Midwife Professional Indemnity Scheme (MPIS)

The Australian Government introduced MPIS legislation on 1 July 2010. It covers 3 schemes:

The MPIS includes a government contribution to help with claims made against privately practicing midwives.

Applications for claims under the MPIS can only be made by Medical Insurance Australia Pty Ltd (MIGA). If you don’t represent MIGA, you can’t apply to claim.

The claim must meet the eligibility requirements. To get a payment under the MPIS you need to submit an application to us.

Relevant legislation

The Midwife Professional Indemnity (Commonwealth Contribution) Scheme Act 2010 is the legislation that applies to the MPIS.

Read the Midwife Professional Indemnity (Commonwealth Contribution) Scheme Act 2010 on the Federal Register of Legislation website.

Midwife Professional Indemnity Scheme Level 1 Commonwealth Contribution (L1 Claims Scheme)

We may reimburse claim costs incurred by insurers for midwife professional indemnity claims. The L1 Claims Scheme is for claims between $100,000.00 and $2 million.

Midwife Professional Indemnity Scheme Level 2 Commonwealth Contribution (L2 Claims Scheme)

We may reimburse claim costs incurred for midwife professional indemnity claims. The L2 Claims Scheme is for claims above $2 million.

Midwife Professional Indemnity Scheme Run-off Cover (ROC) Commonwealth Contributions Scheme

The Midwife ROC Scheme provides secure ongoing insurance for eligible midwives who have ceased private practice.

Midwife Professional Indemnity Scheme (MPIS)

Relevant legislation

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