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ACORD 196: Medical Professional Liability Insurance Application.

A medical professional liability application identified in the ACORD index. Current markets may use newer carrier or program applications, so the intended market must confirm the acceptable form and edition.

Form numberACORD 196
Edition shown in index2013/09
Source reviewed2026-08-29
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ACORD 196 details

How the form is used.

What is ACORD 196 used for?
A medical professional liability application identified in the ACORD index. Current markets may use newer carrier or program applications, so the intended market must confirm the acceptable form and edition.
Is ACORD 196 editable?
Yes. Request access help from Hedge or choose the electronic fillable PDF in ACORD's licensed Forms Portal.
Which edition is shown?
2013/09 was observed in ACORD's index on 2026-08-29. The intended market decides what it accepts.
Does Hedge host the PDF?
No. Hedge explains the form and links to ACORD's licensed source.
Information organized

Facts to prepare.

  • Professional services and procedures
  • Provider credentials and specialties
  • Patient population and locations
  • Staffing and supervision
  • Prior claims and known incidents
Quality control

Review before using the form.

  • Confirm the intended market's accepted application
  • Keep protected health information out of public URLs and resources
  • Explain higher-hazard procedures and staffing arrangements
Edition, rights, and market boundary

The edition shown is the edition observed in the official index on the review date. Confirm the acceptable edition, jurisdiction, and related forms with the intended market. Hedge links to ACORD's licensed download source and does not host or redistribute the ACORD file.

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Common questions

Use ACORD 196 correctly.

Where can I get help accessing the editable ACORD 196 PDF?

Request ACORD 196 from Hedge for help identifying the current edition and an authorized access path, or use ACORD's official Forms Portal. Hedge does not host or redistribute the ACORD PDF.

What information does ACORD 196 collect?

Professional services and procedures; Provider credentials and specialties; Patient population and locations; Staffing and supervision; Prior claims and known incidents.

Is edition 2013/09 accepted by every market?

No. That is the edition observed in ACORD's index on the source-review date. Confirm the edition, jurisdiction, related forms, and any market-specific application before releasing the packet.

Sources

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Official source

ACORD Forms Index

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ACORD Forms Portal

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ACORD Forms Program

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Next step

Assemble the account-specific packet.

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