Are telemedicine providers required to pay the assessment?
Generally, yes. The Virginia Board of Medicine guidance states “The [...]
What qualifies for an exemption from the assessment?
A physician who meets one of the following criteria may [...]
Do I have to sign an agreement every year?
Yes, the participating provider agreement for a participating physician or [...]
I was exempt last year. Do I need to fill out the exemption affidavit again?
Yes, all licensed physicians claiming an exemption must fill out [...]
If I pay the assessment, does that make me a participating physician in the Birth-Injury Program?
No. To become a participating physician you must pay the [...]
I only worked part of the year or part-time. Do I have to pay the full assessment?
Yes. The physician assessment cannot be prorated or discounted based [...]
I work for an organization funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia or federal government. Do I have to pay the assessment?
If you are paid directly by the state or the [...]
I am retired from practice. Do I have to pay the assessment?
If you retired from clinical practice prior to September 30 [...]
I have an active medical license but do not actively practice in Virginia. Do I have to pay the assessment?
It depends. If you are providing telemedicine services to a [...]
I am not an obstetrician and I do not deliver babies. Do I have to pay the assessment?
The $300 assessment applies to all Virginia licensed physicians regardless [...]
