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What does Home Care Liability Insurance cover in Vermont?

Home Care Liability Insurance can help protect Vermont home care providers against claims related to client care and professional services. Coverage may help with claims involving client injuries, property damage, professional negligence, and related legal costs.

It can help with situations such as:

  • A caregiver accidentally damages furniture during a home visit
  • A client alleges that a mistake in their care caused an injury
  • A family member raises concerns about the care provided
  • An error in client records results in a complaint or claim
  • A client alleges that a professional service was not performed correctly

BizInsure offers insurance options for your home care business, whether you operate in Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, Barre, Montpelier, or elsewhere in Vermont.

A home care worker assisting a senior person at a home care agency

Why do Vermont home health aides and agencies need insurance?

When you provide care in a client’s home, even a routine visit can result in an unexpected claim. Vermont home health aides and agencies face risks related to client care, employee activities, supervision, and everyday business operations. Business insurance can help cover eligible claims and legal defense costs.

Common risks include:

  • A caregiver accidentally damages a client’s furniture during a home visit
  • A client alleges that an error in their care resulted in an injury
  • A family member raises concerns about the quality of care provided
  • An error in client records leads to a complaint or claim
  • A client alleges that a professional service was not performed correctly

Who needs home care business insurance in Vermont?

Whether you’re an independent home care provider or operate an established agency, your insurance needs can vary depending on your services and operations. BizInsure offers coverage options designed to suit your business and the care you provide.

Hospice Carers

Personal Care Assistants

Skilled Nursing Care (RNs and CNAs)

Companion Care Providers

Unskilled / ADL Providers

Occupational Therapists

Respite Care Providers

Types of insurance for home care services in Vermont

BizInsure offers a Miscellaneous Medical Liability Package designed for home care providers. It combines key liability protections into a single package, giving providers a convenient way to help protect their business against risks associated with their services.

General Liability insurance

Protects home care providers in Vermont against third-party claims involving bodily injury and property damage. Covers legal defense fees, compensation costs, and medical expenses arising from your care services in clients’ homes or care facilities. Coverage available up to $1 million per occurrence / $3 million in the aggregate.

General Liability

Professional Liability insurance

Also known as Medical Malpractice insurance, Professional Liability insurance covers allegations of negligence, errors, omissions, or failure to provide home care services. It can also cover claims for defamation, libel, slander, and privacy breaches. Cover available up to $1 million per occurrence / $3 million in the aggregate.

Professional Liability nurses

Sexual Abuse and Molestation

Protects against allegations of abuse or molestation, including legal defense costs and legal claims. Cover available up to $100,000 per occurrence / $300,000 in the aggregate.

Sexual harassment Cover

Workers Compensation Insurance

Workers Compensation insurance for home care businesses helps employees cover medical costs, lost wages, disability benefits for work related injuries or illness.

Workers Comp insurance

How much does home care insurance cost in Vermont?

General Liability Insurance for home health aides starts at $27 per month. For home health agencies, General Liability and Professional Liability Insurance starts at $51 per month.

home health care providers insurance cost

Factors influencing cost

  • Risks of the industry 
  • Coverage level amount
  • Annual turnover
  • Number of employees
  • Claims history

The pricing information on this page is general in nature and provided for illustrative purposes only. It does not take into account your specific circumstances, business operations, or risk profile. Actual premiums vary based on your profession, location, claims history, and other factors.

Get flexible cover to grow with your business

Choose customized coverage levels that fit your home care services, business size, and needs.

Coverage levels to choose

  • Up to $1 million per occurrence
  • Up to $3 million in the aggregate

Coverage levels to choose

  • $1 million per occurrence
  • $3 million in the aggregate
  • Statutory Profession Requirements
  • Coverage required by contracts
  • Number of employees being covered
  • Your contract value
  • Worst case scenario claim size
home health care providers insurance cost

Factors influencing cost

  • Risks of the industry 
  • Coverage level amount
  • Annual turnover
  • Number of employees
  • Claims history

The pricing information on this page is general in nature and provided for illustrative purposes only. It does not take into account your specific circumstances, business operations, or risk profile. Actual premiums vary based on your profession, location, claims history, and other factors.

Flexible coverage to grow with your business

Choose flexible coverage levels to match your South Dakota home care business needs.

Coverage levels to choose

  • Up to $1 million per occurrence
  • Up to $3 million in the aggregate

Coverage levels to choose

  • $1 million per occurrence
  • $3 million in the aggregate

Unsure how much to choose? Think about:

  • Statutory professional requirements
  • Coverage required by contracts
  • Number of employees being covered
  • Your contract value
  • Worst case scenario claim size

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