NJ A2652

Physicians who provide uncompensated care to at least 10% of their patients in a calendar year qualify for a $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits

The liability cap applies to all malpractice cases arising from care provided during the calendar year following the year the physician met the uncompensated care threshold

The State Board of Medical Examiners must establish procedures for physicians to report and certify their uncompensated care, and for the board to verify compliance and notify physicians of their qualification

Qualifying physicians may submit board notification to their malpractice insurers to potentially receive reduced insurance premiums

The act takes effect on January 1 following enactment