NJ A3180

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 the physician's entire professional practice during the calendar year following the year they provided the qualifying charity care

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

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

The act takes effect on January 1 following enactment