Section 10608

SEC. 10608. EXTENSION OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE COVERAGE TO FREE CLINICS.

[a] In General- Section 224[o][1] of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 233[o][1]] is amended by inserting after 'to an individual' the following: ', or an officer, governing board member, employee, or contractor of a free clinic shall in providing services for the free clinic,'.

[b] Effective Date- The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act and apply to any act or omission which occurs on or after that date.