KRS 304.40-070: Application for, and issuance of, medical malpractice insurance

coverage.

(1) Any licensed physician, hospital, or other licensed health care provider shall, on or

after the effective date of the plan of operation, be entitled to apply to the

association for medical malpractice insurance coverage. Such application may be

made on behalf of an applicant by an agent authorized by the applicant.

(2) If the association determines that the applicant meets the underwriting standards of

the association as prescribed in the plan of operation and there is no unpaid,

uncontested premium due from the applicant for prior insurance, then the

association, upon receipt of the premium or such portion thereof as is prescribed in

the plan of operation, shall cause to be issued a policy of medical malpractice

insurance.