The Doctors Company Assists Members Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Napa, California-October 22, 2024-Due to disruption to member medical practices from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and consistent with direction from state insurance regulation offices, The Doctors Company will adjust policy cancellation and premium installment due dates for affected members. Premium due dates have generally been extended in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) amended its Emergency Order for members impacted by Hurricane Helene, and the premium payment grace period will now run from September 26, 2024, to December 10, 2024.

For Florida members affected by Hurricane Milton, the OIR issued an Emergency Order that provides a premium payment grace period that runs from October 8, 2024, to December 10, 2024.

The grace period is provided without interest or penalty to allow practitioners to care for patients and attend to their practices in the storms' aftermath. Affected members should contact their agent or Member Services at (800) 421-2368 with any questions.

"We will do everything we can to assist our affected members," said Deepika Srivastava, Chief Operating Officer of The Doctors Company. "Once the effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton have passed, our underwriters will continue to work with any member who was unable to make policy payments because of the hurricanes and their aftermath."

The Doctors Company is also encouraging its employees to volunteer and financially assist victims through qualified nonprofit organizations of their choosing.

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