Halfway House Insurance Coverage Checklist
The coverages a halfway house business may carry — core, prevalent, and situational — why each matters, and the gap most often missed.
Pull out your current policy and check the box next to any coverage you can confirm is already in place — anything unchecked is worth a quick conversation with your advisor. Coverage checklist for halfway houses and reentry residences. Priorities reflect typical exposure; confirm against referral and billing practices.
Tick each coverage you can confirm you carry — anything left unticked is a good question for your next policy review.
| Have it? | Coverage | Why this business needs it | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional & General Liability (combined) | Covers care and premises claims. | Core | |
| Abuse & Molestation | Covers abuse and neglect allegations — often sublimited; confirm the limit. | Core | |
| Commercial Property | Covers the houses. | Core | |
| Regulatory / Billing Errors (E&O) | Covers Medicaid and Medicare audits and overpayment demands. | Prevalent | |
| Workers' Compensation | Required in most states. | Core |
The coverage gap most often missed
The most commonly missed exposure for this class is referral and billing practices. Paying for resident referrals carries federal criminal penalties under EKRA, and insurance typically won't cover fines or fraud — while overdoses remain the defining care risk. Programs should have counsel review referral arrangements, stock naloxone in every house, and train residents and staff to use it.
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Frequently asked questions
What insurance does a halfway house business need?
The core coverages for a halfway house business are Professional & General Liability (combined), Abuse & Molestation, Commercial Property, Workers' Compensation. This checklist also lists the prevalent and situational coverages worth considering, with a plain-English note on why each matters.
Is this checklist insurance advice?
No. It is a free educational tool to help you have a more informed conversation with a licensed professional. It affords no coverage and is not insurance, legal, or financial advice — only your actual policy language governs what is and isn't covered.
Can Cory Washington & Co. review my halfway house coverage?
Yes. Share your checklist and we'll review your program line by line, market your account across multiple carriers, and explain the trade-offs in plain English. Cory Washington & Co. LLC is licensed in all 50 states.
This checklist is a free educational tool from Cory Washington & Co. to help you review your own coverage and have a more informed conversation with a licensed insurance professional. It is general information only — not insurance, legal, or financial advice, and not a recommendation to buy, change, or cancel any policy. Coverage terms, availability, limits, and requirements vary by policy, carrier, and state, and only the language in your actual policy governs what is and isn’t covered. Checking or leaving blank any item above does not indicate that you are adequately insured or under-insured. Using this checklist does not create a client, agency, or fiduciary relationship. Always consult a licensed professional about your specific situation.