LAC 37:III.901. Effective Date

A. A health care provider who qualifies for enrollment with the fund by demonstrating financial responsibility through professional liability insurance pursuant to §505 of these rules or by participation in an approved self-insurance trust pursuant to §509 of these rules, shall be deemed to become and be enrolled with the fund effective as of the date on which the surcharge payable by or on behalf of such health care provider is timely collected in accordance with §711 hereof and the applicable policies and procedures of the insurer or trust for premium payments. If such surcharge is not timely collected, the effective date of enrollment with the fund shall be the date on which such surcharge is paid to the fund, the insurer, agent or trust. B. A health care provider who qualifies for enrollment with the fund by demonstrating financial responsibility by self-insurance pursuant to §507 of these rules, shall be deemed to become and be enrolled with the fund effective as of the date on which the surcharge payable by or on behalf of such health care provider is timely collected by the board in accordance with §713 hereof. If such surcharge is not timely collected, the effective date of enrollment with the fund shall be the date on which such surcharge is collected or accepted by the board.