Reporting Requirements
All malpractice claims settled or adjudicated to final judgment against a health care provider must be reported to the Commissioner by the plaintiff's attorney and by the health care provider or the health care provider’s insurer or risk manager within 60 days following final disposition. The report must state the:
- Nature of the claim;
- Damages asserted and alleged injury;
- Attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with the claim or defense; and
- Amount of any settlement or judgment.
PCF Reporting Forms
The forms for reporting settled or adjudicated claims to the PCF are published in Bulletin 119.
Closed Claims
The Commissioner urges parties to immediately report claims considered closed or disposed of by the parties for any other reason (dismissed, withdrawn, dropped, etc.), so that the Department's file can be closed and accurately reflect the claim status.
PCF Document Submission Portal
The following reports and documents may now be filed through the PCF Document Submission Portal:
- Appearance or Withdrawal of Appearance
- Claim Settlement Report
- Dismissal of Defendant(s)
- Dismissal or Withdrawal of Claim
- Panel Chair Acceptance or Withdrawal
- Panel Member Appointment or Withdrawal
- Panel Request
PLEASE NOTE: When using the PCF Document Submission Portal, service requirements to other parties still apply. The PCF will not send materials filed through the Document Submission Portal to the other parties in a case. Do not upload any confidential or private health information. Do not upload proposed complaints, panel evidence, or any other documents not authorized for submission through the portal.
Any questions regarding claim reporting can be sent to PCFclaims@idoi.in.gov or call 317-941-4248.