01. Insurance for Assisted Living Residences. (a) Each ALR shall carry insurance for at least the following: (1) Hazards (fire and extended coverage) in the amount of $500.00 per resident to protect belongings with a minimum of $2,000 of coverage per facility; (2) Premises, personal injury, and products liability at least in the following amounts: (A) For one to 2 beds, $100,000 per occurrence; (B) For 3 to 9 beds, $300,000 per occurrence; and (C) For 10 or more beds, $500,000 per occurrence; and (3) Incidental malpractice coverage specific to the duties required of an ALA manager or any staff member in the amount of at least $100,000. (b) If an ALR is not owned by the operator or manager, the operator or manager shall obtain proof of the owner’s premises liability coverage, such as a certificate of standard landlord coverage, or shall place the owner on the operator’s or manager’s policy as an additional named insured. (June 24, 2000, D.C. Law 13-127, § 1101, 47 DCR 2647.)
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