Section 9309 - Nonliability

40 PA Cons Stat § 9309 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) General rule.--Except as provided under subsection (b), there shall be no liability on the part of and no cause of action of any nature may arise against the exchange authority, board or advisory council or members thereof, the commissioner, the department, an insurer, insurance producer or an exchange assister or an authorized representative, agent or employee thereof, for the use of information furnished pertaining to:

(1) An application for, inquiry concerning or enrollment or disenrollment in a health insurance policy or government program, including an inquiry regarding eligibility for enrollment or eligibility for a government program, relevant to health insurance available through an exchange or health care coverage or other benefits through a government program.

(2) A charge, assessment or fee imposed on or received from a person or entity relevant to the exchange.

(b) Limitation.--Subsection (a) shall apply only insofar as the person or entity is acting within the scope of the person's or entity's duties and responsibilities under this chapter.