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OMIC publishes 35th anniversary members report
WHEN OMIC OPENED FOR BUSINESS
on October 1, 1987, it signaled not just the beginning of a new
insurance company, but the culmination of a visionary plan to
directly head off a growing threat facing our colleagues
nationwide. Our 2022 Members Report highlights a 35-year journey
protecting ophthalmology.
Read the report...
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
What will OMIC pay for if I am sued?
Coverage features we’ve added to give our insureds a little peace of mind
We’re improving our systems to better serve you in the future!
POLICY ISSUES:
ROR letters and kickback investigations coverage
Sometimes, when patients make claims or file lawsuits against their ophthalmologists, they allege certain acts, seek monetary awards, or sue other people that aren’t covered by the insured’s OMIC professional liability policy. When this happens, it is OMIC’s obligation to send a letter to the insured explaining who and what their policy does and does...
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Policy and Billing Questions:
(800) 562-6642 (Press 1)
Proof of Insurance or Claim History:
(800) 562-6642 (Press 2)
Report a Claim:
(800) 562-6642 (Press 3)
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COVERAGE QUESTION:
What is OMIC’s position regarding immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS)?
As the American Academy of Ophthalmology states in their Preferred Practice Pattern, "Cataract in the Adult Eye," immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery may be indicated in certain circumstances, but the advantages and disadvantages must be carefully weighed against the risk of potentially blinding complications such as bilateral endophthalmitis before proceeding with same-day surgery. OMIC shares this conservative position. Recognizing that ISBCS may be in the...
