Frequently Asked Questions by UC Davis Health Clients

Proof of Insurance and Claims History

• How do credentialing entities request a Malpractice Insurance Verification?
  • Submit proof of insurance request to hs-risk.management@ucdavis.edu.
  • The Malpractice Insurance Verification will be e-mailed.
• How do credentialing entities verify a provider’s claims history?
  • Submit claims history requests to hs-risk.management@ucdavis.edu or by fax at 916-734-2429 or mail to 4301 X St., Attention Risk Management, Sacramento, CA 95817.
• What is the name and policy number of the medical malpractice carrier?
  • UC Regents Self-Funded Insurance Program, 1111 Franklin Street, 10th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607-5200.
  • Telephone:  916-734-3883.
  • There is no policy number because UC is self-insured.
• What is the type of coverage?
  • Occurrence based.

Legal Documents

• How do I serve The Regents of the University of California?
  • A Summons & Complaint for The Regents of the University of California should be served to the Office of the General Counsel, Office of the President, University of California, 1111 Franklin Street, 8th Floor, Oakland, CA 94706.
  • Individually named defendants should be personally served; however, a Risk Management representative is available to assist by calling 916-734-3883.
  • Visit Service of Process on The Regents of The University of California (PDF) for details. 
• How much are witness/expert witness fees?
  • The person being subpoenaed should be able to provide the fees involved.  A check could be issued on the day of the deposition and should be payable to UC Regents.
• Where do I serve a subpoena?
  • Health Information Management, 4301 X St., MRB #12, Sacramento, CA 95817.
  • Telephone:  916-734-5205
• Who do I contact to schedule a physician’s deposition?
  • Send an e-mail with details to hs-risk.management@ucdavis.edu.