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What types of insurance do dietitians and nutritionists need?
These policies provide coverage for the most common dietitian risks.
Business owner’s policy
A business owner's policy bundles commercial property and cost-effective commercial insurance policy for nutritionists.
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Slip-and-fall accidents
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Damaged patient property
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Damaged business property
Professional liability insurance
This policy, also called dietitian malpractice insurance, covers legal expenses if a patient files a lawsuit over an error or oversight, such as dietary advice that causes a health problem.
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Failure to deliver promised results
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Claims that advice led to injury
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Mistakes or oversights
Workers’ compensation insurance
Workers' compensation insurance is required in almost every state for dietitian practices that have employees. It can cover medical costs for work-related injuries.
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Employee medical expenses
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Partial missed wages
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Lawsuits over employee injuries
Cyber liability insurance
This policy helps nutritionists survive data breaches and cyberattacks by paying for recovery expenses and more. It can be added to a BOP or general liability policy for savings.
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Customer notification expenses
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Data breach lawsuits
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Fraud monitoring costs
How much does business insurance cost for dietitians?
Several factors will have an impact on insurance costs, including:
Dietitian services offered, such as nutrition advice and meal planning
Equipment and property
Revenue
Location
Number of employees
Why do dietitians and nutritionists need business insurance?
As a registered dietitian (RD) or nutritionist, you help patients manage and prevent nutrition-related diseases or deficiencies. Running a private practice, however, exposes you to huge risks. From a fire at your office to a patient injury, property and liability insurance can protect your business from escalating legal costs and more.
