In August 2024, the Minister of Health requested regulators to review and address requirements for registrants to have professional liability insurance. The Health Professions Act requires all regulated health professionals to obtain professional liability insurance as a requirement for registration to practice.
Regulators are to ensure:
- insurance requirements include coverage that would provide support to the registrant throughout the complaints and discipline process
- type and amount of insurance is sufficient
As a result of this review, ACSW registration requirements now include:
- Proof of liability insurance
- 5 million dollars minimum coverage required
- Coverage must include legal defense
- Insurance can still be provided by the employer if it meets requirements
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