The Emergency Physician Fund (EPF) is administered by Traffic Accident Assistance Program (TAAP). Understanding the crucial role the trauma physician plays in a patient’s chance of survival, this program was created to reimburse physicians for treatment of uninsured trauma patients. Reimbursable services include emergency visits and initial hospitalization directly related to the original trauma injury. TAAP evaluates current claims not to exceed three years from the date of trauma service.
Eligible specialties treating trauma patients:
- Trauma Surgeons
- Orthopedic Surgeons
- Neurosurgeons
- Critical Care Physicians
- Anesthesiologists
- Emergency Room Physicians
- Plastic / Cosmetic Surgeons
Conditions for funding eligibility:
- Patient can have no private or public health coverage
- No Medicare Part B coverage
- No VA Health benefits or military health benefits
- No workers compensation coverage
- Not eligible for Medicaid
- Patient has a trauma registry record
- Failed efforts to collect payment from the patient.
Claims should be submitted to TAAP after the provider has confirmed that no other health insurance exists and all attempts to collect have failed.
Click on the following to apply: Emergency Physician Fund Application.