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Types of Licenses/Liability Insurance

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Active License

  • What is an active license in Pennsylvania?

  • Do I need to maintain professional liability insurance if I have an active license?

  • Do I need professional liability insurance if I have an active license, but do not practice medicine?

Active-Retired License

  • What is an active-retired license?

  • Is an active-retired licensee required to maintain professional liability insurance?

  • Can I write prescriptions with an active-retired license?

  • How do I change my status to active-retired?

  • If I have an active-retired license, can I return to active practice?

Inactive Status

  • What does inactive status mean?

  • How can I request to place my license on Inactive Status?

Volunteer License

  • What is a volunteer license?

  • Who can apply for a volunteer license?

  • Do I need an active license to qualify for a volunteer license?

  • How do I apply for a volunteer license?

  • What are a volunteer licensee’s CME requirements?

  • Does a volunteer licensee have protection from liability?

  • Can a volunteer licensee prescribe for family members?

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Renewal Due Dates

License renewal is every even-numbered year on the following dates:

  • DOs must renew by October 31st.
  • MDs must renew by December 31st.
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