Health Plans: House Officers are eligible for the same health insurance/HMO plans as those for state employees or for Health Science Center students. Other health insurance may be chosen if desired and paid for by House Officers. As a condition of employment, House Officers agree to maintain one of these health plans or another plan with equal or better benefits.

Disability Insurance: The Graduate Medical Education Office provides Long-term basic disability.

Medical Practice Liability Coverage: House Officers providing services pursuant to this Agreement of Appointment are provided professional occurrence liability coverage in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1299.39 et seq. House Officers assigned as part of their prescribed training under this Agreement of Appointment to facilities outside the state of Louisiana must provide additional professional liability coverage with indemnity limits set by the House Officer Program. House Officers while engaged in activities outside the scope of the House Officer program are not provided professional liability coverage under LSA-R.S. 40:1299.39.

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