Wisconsin § 655.23 - Limitations of liability; proof of financial responsibility.

§ 655.23. Limitations of liability; proof of financial responsibility.

655.23(3) (3) 655.23(3)(a) (a) Except as provided in par. (d) , every health care provider either shall insure and keep insured the health care provider’s liability by a policy of health care liability insurance issued by an insurer authorized to do business in this state or shall qualify as a self-insurer. Qualification as a self-insurer is subject to conditions established by the commissioner and is valid only when approved by the commissioner. The commissioner may establish conditions that permit a self-insurer to self-insure for claims that are against employees who are health care practitioners and that are not covered by the fund. An approved self-insurance plan may provide coverage for all affiliated health care providers under a controlling legal entity. 655.23 Cross-reference Cross-reference: See also s. Ins 17.50 , Wis. adm. code. 655.23(3)(am) (am) For purposes of par. (a) only, a foreign insurer that is a risk retention group and that has not been issued a certificate of authority under s.