56-7-2223 - Liability of health group cooperative.

56-7-2223. Liability of health group cooperative.

(a)  A health group cooperative shall not be liable for, nor shall a member of the board of directors, the executive director, an employee, or an agent of a cooperative, be liable for:

     (1)  An act performed in good faith in the execution of duties in connection with the cooperative; or

     (2)  An independent action of a small employer insurer or a person who provides health care services under a health insurance plan.

(b)  A health group cooperative shall not be liable for, nor shall a member of the board of directors, the executive director, an employee, or an agent be liable for a failure to arrange for coverage of a particular illness, disease, or health condition.

[Acts 2008, ch. 1036, § 4.]