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  1. Volunteer Service Coverage for Healthcare Students

    Last Updated: 14/06/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    Healthcare students seeking volunteer coverage must apply through MIPS. Find out the steps to secure your volunteer service insurance. Read more here.

  2. Exceptional Claims Scheme

    Last Updated: 14/06/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    The Government's Exceptional Claims Scheme (ECS) covers medical practitioners for 100% of the cost of private practice claims that are above $20 million, that is the limit of their medical indemnity contract of insurance.

  3. I am no longer practicing in Australia / I have retired

    Last Updated: 14/06/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    Prior to ceasing practice in Australia you need to update your membership details to obtain run-off cover

  4. Paying via monthly direct debit instalments

    Last Updated: 14/06/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    MIPS offers members the option to pay their membership fee via monthly direct debit instalments from their nominated account.

  5. Run-off cover for employer indemnified practice

    Last Updated: 14/06/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    You will need run-off cover to maintain cover for matters not covered by your employer.

  6. Professional advice and support

    Last Updated: 14/06/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    ​The 24hr Clinico-Legal Support is available to members without charge.

  7. Exceptional Claims Scheme

    Last Updated: 14/06/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    The Government's Exceptional Claims Scheme (ECS) covers medical practitioners for 100% of the cost of private practice claims that are above $20 million.

  8. Premium Support Scheme

    Last Updated: 14/06/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    The Premium Support Scheme (PSS) is an Australian Government scheme that helps eligible medical practitioners with the costs of their medical indemnity insurance.  MIPS administers the scheme on behalf of Medicare Australia.  To apply for a PSS s...

  9. Employer indemnified practice

    Last Updated: 14/06/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    Employer indemnified applies if you are fully indemnified by your employer for all your healthcare practice.

  10. Membership Fee Refunds for Practice Changes

    Last Updated: 14/06/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    Understand MIPS' short-term coverage options for temporary medical practice in Australia. Important for run-off cover after ceasing practice. Read more here.
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