The statute contains subsections which describe specific acts of prohibited conduct. However, Section 1039.2 targets fraudulent acts which, by definition, could only occur within the context of the workers' compensation system. Each offense identified in Section 1039.2 of the Workers' Compensation Act is classified as a third-degree felony. Another section provides insurers with immunity from liability for providing information to law enforcement. A Coordinated Assault .
Funding is generated through an annual assessment of Pennsylvania insurers.
No tax dollars are used . The money supports anti-fraud programs, such as special training for local police and public awareness media campaigns. Perhaps most importantly, the assessment money is granted to law enforcement for the establishment and operation of special fraud units. The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Insurance Fraud Section . IFS agents, prosecutors and support staff in each office cover their respective regions and, in turn, the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.