REWARDS & DISCOUNTS TRUST REWARDS The Trust Rewards Program is a financial reward program for TMLT policyholders. Funds are set aside annually for eligible policyholders in their Trust Rewards accounts. The funds accumulate and are distributed at the time of a qualifying event. Allocations to the program now total $205 million. Funds are distributed to participating physicians upon retirement after age 50 and 3 years of coverage with TMLT; upon death; or upon a qualifying disability. In all other cases, including non-renewal of the coverage by TMLT, the funds will be forfeited. Payout is in the form of a lump sum. The TMLT Board of Governors declares contributions annually. All contributions are tax-deferred and quarterly statements are mailed to enrolled physicians. Trust Rewards Plan Summary Trust Rewards Plan Document Trust Rewards Frequently Asked Questions DIVIDENDS TMLT’s dividend program returns a portion of paid premium back to policyholders. Since 2005, TMLT policyholders have received approximately $329 million in dividends. Dividends are based on expiring premium and are applied to the renewal premium the year after they are declared. The dividend amount for 2021 is 10 percent. In 2020, policyholders received an additional 10 percent premium dividend, given to provide immediate financial relief to those hit hard by the COVID-19 public health crisis. RISK MANAGEMENT DISCOUNTS Discounts are available to TMLT policyholders who participate in our risk management programs. CME TMLT policyholders who complete a qualifying 2-hour CME activity may be eligible for a 3% premium discount that will be applied to their next eligible policy period. Two courses can be taken for the discount, for up to 6% per policy term. For new policyholders, a CME discount may be applied retroactively to the inception of the policy, if completed within the first 30 days of the policy’s effective date. We offer online CME, Case Closed home-study programs, and a 2-hour CME course in the fourth quarter issue of our publication, the Reporter. You can also attend one of our seminars or a seminar that we co-sponsor with the Texas Medical Association. Practice Review Policyholders who complete a practice review may be eligible for a 5% premium discount after review recommendations are met. This discount continues through the expiration of the current policy plus two full policy periods. For new policyholders, a practice review discount may be applied retroactively to the inception of the policy, if approved in advance and completed within the first 120 days of the policy’s effective date. EXPERIENCE AND OTHER DISCOUNTS Experience discounts are offered to policyholders with favorable claim experience. Discounts range from 2% to 20%, depending on length of time with TMLT. Leave of absence discounts Leave of absence discounts include: 100% premium reduction for medical leave or military leave; 75% premium reduction for an underwriting approved leave, such as for academic or sabbatical purposes; 85% premium reduction for maternity leave up to 12 weeks (longer if medically necessary). Part-time discounts Part-time discounts are available based on the number of hours worked per week. Physicians working 15 hours or less may receive up to a 50% discount. Physicians working 16 to 30 hours may receive up to a 25% discount. New-to-practice discounts New-to-practice discounts are available to physicians who are entering practice for the first time immediately upon completion of graduate training, military service, or being in an academic position. This discount is 40% for the first year in practice and 20% for the second year. Generally, no other discount is given other than CME and practice review in conjunction with this discount. >> WHY TMLT About TMLT National Coverage Claim Management Leadership Annual Reports History and Advocacy Careers >> PRODUCTS & SERVICES Medical Liability Insurance Continuing Medical Education (CME) Rewards & Discounts Practice Review Cyber Consulting Services Events >> JOIN Get a Quote Apply Find an Agent >> RESOURCES COVID-2019 Resources COVID-2019 FAQs The Resource Hub The Reporter Risk Management Help FAQs Newsletters For Agents >> PAY NOW >> REPORT A CLAIM >> LOG IN Copyright © 1997-2021 TMLT. All rights reserved Copyright & Privacy Policy