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40 PA Cons Stat § 7133 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 71 - Reserve Liabilities|Section 7133 - Private civil actions

§ 7133. Private civil actions. The commissioner, department or any person who receives documents, materials or other information while acting under the authority of the commissioner or department or with whom the documents, materials or other information are shared under this chapter may not be permitted or required to testify in any private civil action concerning any confidential information covered under this subchapter.
40 PA Cons Stat § 7134 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 71 - Reserve Liabilities|Section 7134 - Use of confidential information by department

§ 7134. Use of confidential information by department. To assist in the performance of its duties, the department may: (1) Use confidential information in the furtherance of any regulatory or legal action brought against a company as a part of the department's official duties.  (2) Share confidential information with regulatory or law enforcement officials of this Commonwealth or other jurisdictions, IAIS, NAIC and its affiliates and subsidiaries, group-wide supervisors and members of a supervisory college under section 1406.1 of The Insurance Company Law of 1921, if prior to receiving the confidential information the recipient agrees, and has the legal authority to agree, to maintain the confidential and privileged status of the confidential information in the same manner and to the same extent as required for the commissioner.  (3) Receive, and shall maintain as confidential, any confidential information from the Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline or its successor, from NAIC and its affiliates and subsidiaries and from regulatory and law enforcement officials of this Commonwealth or other jurisdictions with the understanding that the documents, materials or other information received are confidential by law in those jurisdictions and shall be given the same confidential treatment provided by this subchapter.    Cross References. Section 7134 is referred to in section 7136 of this title.
40 PA Cons Stat § 7135 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 71 - Reserve Liabilities|Section 7135 - Agreements

§ 7135. Agreements. The department may enter into agreements governing sharing and use of confidential information consistent with this subchapter.
40 PA Cons Stat § 7136 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 71 - Reserve Liabilities|Section 7136 - No waiver of privilege or confidentiality

§ 7136. No waiver of privilege or confidentiality. (a) Sharing of information by department.--The sharing of confidential information with or by the department as authorized by section 7134 (relating to use of confidential information by department) shall not constitute a waiver of any applicable privilege or claim of confidentiality in the documents, materials or information.  (b) Privilege established in other jurisdictions.--A privilege established under the law of any state or jurisdiction that is substantially similar to the privilege established under this subchapter shall be available and enforced in any proceeding in, and in any court of, this Commonwealth.
40 PA Cons Stat § 7137 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 71 - Reserve Liabilities|Section 7137 - Limited exceptions

§ 7137. Limited exceptions. Notwithstanding section 7132 (relating to general rule for confidential information), confidential information as defined in section 7131(1) and (4) (relating to confidential information defined):  (1) May be shared with the Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline if the information is required for the purpose of professional disciplinary proceedings and the Actuarial Board for Counseling and Discipline recipient agrees, and has the legal authority to agree, to maintain the confidentiality and privileged status of the documents, materials, data and other information in the same manner and to the same extent as required for the commissioner.  (2) May be subject to subpoena for the purpose of defending an action seeking damages from the actuary submitting the related memorandum in support of an opinion submitted under section 7113 (relating to actuarial opinion of reserves prior to operative date of valuation manual) or 7114 (relating to actuarial opinion of reserves on or after operative date of valuation manual) or a principle-based valuation report developed under section 7126(b)(3) (relating to requirements of principle-based valuation) by reason of an action required by this chapter or regulations promulgated under this chapter.  (3) May be released by the commissioner with the written consent of the company. (4) Is no longer confidential once any portion of a memorandum in support of an opinion submitted under section 7113 or 7114 or a principle-based valuation report developed under section 7126(b)(3) is:  (i) cited by the company in its marketing materials; (ii) publicly released to a governmental agency other than a State insurance department; or  (iii) released by the company to the news media.
40 PA Cons Stat § 7141 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 71 - Reserve Liabilities|Section 7141 - Single-state company exemption

§ 7141. Single-state company exemption. (a) Requirements.--A company may file a written request with the commissioner to exempt specific product forms or product lines issued by a domestic company from the requirements of sections 7125 (relating to valuation manual for policies issued on or after operative date of valuation manual) and 7126 (relating to requirements of principle-based valuation) if the company:  (1) Is licensed and doing business only in this Commonwealth. (2) Computes reserves using assumptions and methods used prior to the operative date of the valuation manual in addition to any requirements established by the commissioner and promulgated by regulation.  (b) Written exemption.--An exemption under subsection (a) that is granted by the commissioner shall be in writing.  (c) Revocation.--The commissioner may revoke the exemption under subsection (a) if the conditions under subsection (a)(1) and (2) are no longer met after 180 days' written notice to the company regarding the conditions.  (d) Additional effects of exemption.--A company granted an exemption under subsection (a) shall also be exempt from any requirement under this chapter that is created by a reference to section 7125 or 7126 for the product forms or product lines exempted.
40 PA Cons Stat § 9101 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 91 - Preliminary Provisions|Section 9101 - Scope of part

§ 9101. Scope of part. This part relates to health insurance markets oversight.
40 PA Cons Stat § 9102 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 91 - Preliminary Provisions|Section 9102 - Purpose and intent

§ 9102. Purpose and intent. The General Assembly finds and declares as follows: (1) The Commonwealth intends to maintain the Commonwealth's sovereignty over the regulation of health insurance in this Commonwealth.  (2) The health insurance marketplace in this Commonwealth is unique and unlike the marketplace in any other state.  (3) It is necessary to maintain the Commonwealth's sovereignty over the regulation of health insurance in this Commonwealth as permitted by Federal law, including the Federal acts. The provisions of this part are intended to meet these requirements while retaining the Commonwealth's authority to regulate health insurance in this Commonwealth.
40 PA Cons Stat § 9301 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 93 - State-based Exchange|Section 9301 - Scope of chapter

§ 9301. Scope of chapter. This chapter relates to the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority.
40 PA Cons Stat § 9303 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 93 - State-based Exchange|Section 9303 - Advisory council

§ 9303. Advisory council. (a) Establishment.--An advisory council is created to advise the exchange authority under section 9304(g) (relating to meetings and operation).  (b) Composition.--The advisory council shall consist of the following members, who may not be in the employ of the Commonwealth:  (1) Four consumer representatives which include two representatives appointed by the Governor at least one of whom shall be a registered insurance exchange navigator or assister, one appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate and one appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.  (2) One representative selected by the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania. (3) One representative selected by the Pennsylvania Medical Society. (4) One representative selected by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry from a small group employer.  (5) One representative selected by the Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters.
40 PA Cons Stat § 9304 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 93 - State-based Exchange|Section 9304 - Meetings and operation

§ 9304. Meetings and operation. (a) Chairperson.--The members of the advisory council shall annually elect a chairperson from among its membership.  (b) Terms of members.--Each member's term shall be four years, not to exceed more than two full consecutive four-year terms, except that:  (1) Initial appointments shall be staggered to ensure less than 50% of the membership expire each year.  (2) A member's term shall continue until the member's successor is appointed. (c) Meetings.--All meetings of the advisory council shall be conducted in accordance with 65 Pa.C.S. Ch. 7 (relating to open meetings), except as provided in this section. Meetings must be held in accordance with the following:  (1) The advisory council shall meet at least twice per year, with each meeting held prior to a meeting of the board. Additional meetings may be held upon reasonable notice at times and locations selected by the board. The council shall meet at the call of the chairperson or upon written request of three members of the council.  (2) The executive director of the exchange authority, or a designee, shall attend each meeting of the advisory council.  (3) Meeting dates shall be set by a majority vote of members of the advisory council or by call of the chairperson upon seven days' notice to all members.  (4) The advisory council shall post notice of the council's meetings on the exchange authority's publicly accessible Internet website at least five days prior to each meeting. The notice must specify the date, time and place of the meeting and shall state that the council's meetings are open to the general public.  (5) All action taken by the advisory council shall be taken in open public session and may not be taken except upon a majority vote of the members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present.  (d) Compensation.--The members of the advisory council shall not be entitled to any compensation for their services as members, except that, subject to the availability of money, the members of the advisory council shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary travel expenses. The expenses shall be paid for by the exchange fund.  (e) Vacancies.--Vacancies in appointed positions shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.  (f) Quorum.--A majority of the advisory council members shall constitute a quorum and a quorum may act for the advisory council in all matters.  (g) Duties.--Upon request by the exchange authority, the advisory council shall advise the exchange authority on the following administrative and operational decisions:  (1) Initial operational decisions. (2) Ongoing financing decisions. (3) Other decisions as the exchange authority may deem appropriate.   Cross References. Section 9304 is referred to in sections 9303, 9305 of this title.
40 PA Cons Stat § 9306 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 93 - State-based Exchange|Section 9306 - Limitations

§ 9306. Limitations. Except as expressly provided in this chapter, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit or supersede the authority vested in a Commonwealth agency, including:  (1) The Insurance Department, including the department's authority to regulate the business of insurance within this Commonwealth, including health insurance policies whether offered on or off the exchange.  (2) The Department of Human Services, including with respect to the medical assistance program or the Children's Health Insurance Program.  (3) The Department of Health. (4) The Office of Attorney General.
40 PA Cons Stat § 9307 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 93 - State-based Exchange|Section 9307 - Confidentiality and disclosure

§ 9307. Confidentiality and disclosure. (a) General rule.--Except as provided in this chapter, all working papers, recorded information, documents and copies of working papers, recorded information and documents produced by, obtained by or disclosed to the exchange authority or any other person in the course of the exercise of the exchange authority's powers and duties under this chapter:  (1) shall be confidential; (2) shall not be subject to subpoena; (3) shall not be subject to the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law;  (4) shall not be subject to discovery or admissible in evidence in any private civil action; and  (5) may not be made public by the exchange authority or any other person. (b) Personal health and financial information.--The exchange authority shall protect personally identifiable health and financial information in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (Public Law 111-5, 123 Stat. 226-279 and 467-496) and implementing regulations.  (c) Information disclosure.--Subject to the confidentiality provisions of this section:  (1) Information shall be shared, as appropriate, for the purpose of determining and coordinating the eligibility of individuals for the exchange or any government program, including the Children's Health Insurance Program and medical assistance program, or for compliance with Federal law:  (i) Among the exchange authority and departments, including: (A) The department. (B) The Department of Aging. (C) The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. (D) The Department of Health. (E) The Department of Human Services. (F) The Department of Labor and Industry. (G) The Department of Revenue. (ii) Between the exchange authority and Federal agencies, including: (A) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (B) The Treasury Department. (2) Information may be disclosed: (i) As necessary to comply with the audit requirements of section 9310 (relating to audits) and the reporting requirements of section 9311 (relating to reports), only in an aggregated and de-identified form.  (ii) In any circumstance, other than those described in paragraph (1) or subparagraph (i), only if the prior written consent of the company or person to which the information pertains has been obtained.  (d) Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the exchange authority from accessing the information necessary to carry out its responsibilities in accordance with law.
40 PA Cons Stat § 9308 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 93 - State-based Exchange|Section 9308 - Not an entitlement

§ 9308. Not an entitlement. Nothing in this chapter shall constitute an entitlement derived from the Commonwealth or a claim on any money of the Commonwealth.
40 PA Cons Stat § 9309 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 93 - State-based Exchange|Section 9309 - Nonliability

§ 9309. Nonliability. (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.
40 PA Cons Stat § 9310 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 93 - State-based Exchange|Section 9310 - Audits

§ 9310. Audits. (a) Annual audit.--The accounts and books of the exchange authority shall be examined and audited annually by an independent certified public accounting firm. The audit shall at a minimum:  (1) Assess compliance with the requirements of this chapter. (2) Identify any material weaknesses or significant deficiencies and identify ways to correct the material weaknesses or deficiencies.  (b) Sharing of audit.--By December 31 of each year, the exchange authority shall electronically share the audit of the preceding fiscal year required under subsection (a) and related documents by:  (1) Posting the following on the exchange authority's publicly accessible Internet website: (i) The audit. (ii) A summary of the audit, including any material weakness or significant deficiency identified and how the exchange authority intends to correct the material weakness or significant deficiency.  (2) Providing an electronic link to the posted audit under paragraph (1)(i) to the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.  (3) Providing an electronic link to the posted audit under paragraph (1)(i) to the department. (c) Payment.--The cost of the annual audit required under subsection (a) shall be paid for from money in the exchange fund.    Cross References. Section 9310 is referred to in section 9307 of this title.
40 PA Cons Stat § 9311 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 93 - State-based Exchange|Section 9311 - Reports

§ 9311. Reports. (a) Report.--The exchange authority shall prepare an annual report on the activities of the exchange authority for the year and:  (1) Electronically transmit the report to: (i) The Governor. (ii) The President pro tempore of the Senate. (iii) The Minority Leader of the Senate. (iv) The Speaker of the House of Representatives. (v) The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. (vi) The chair and minority chair of: (A) The Appropriations Committee of the Senate. (B) The Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives. (C) The Banking and Insurance Committee of the Senate. (D) The Insurance Committee of the House of Representatives. (E) The Health and Human Services Committee of the Senate. (F) The Health Committee of the House of Representatives. (2) Post the report on the exchange authority's publicly accessible Internet website. (b) Federal compliance.--The exchange authority shall comply with applicable Federal reporting requirements.  (c) Department notification.--The exchange authority shall provide a copy of or electronic link to the report provided under subsection (a) or (b) to the department.    Cross References. Section 9311 is referred to in section 9307 of this title.
40 PA Cons Stat § 9312 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 93 - State-based Exchange|Section 9312 - Exchange fund

§ 9312. Exchange fund. (a) Establishment.--The Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Fund is established as a special fund within the State Treasury. The exchange fund shall be administered by the exchange authority for the purposes set forth in this chapter, including the deposit of money that may be received pursuant to and disbursements permitted by this chapter.  (b) Deposit and use of money.--The following apply:  (1) Money deposited into the exchange fund shall be held for the purposes set forth in this chapter and may not be considered a part of the General Fund.  (2) Money in the exchange fund may only be used to effectuate the purposes of this chapter as determined by the exchange authority.  (3) All interest earned from the investment or deposit of money in the exchange fund shall be deposited into the exchange fund.  (4) All accrued and future earnings from money invested by the exchange authority and other accrued and future earnings from nonappropriated money, including, but not limited to, money obtained from the Federal Government and fees, shall be available to the exchange authority and shall be deposited into the State Treasury and may be utilized at the discretion of the board for carrying out any of the corporate purposes of the exchange authority.  (5) Placement of money by the State Treasurer in depositories or investments shall be consistent with guidelines approved by the board.  (6) For the purpose of administration, the exchange authority shall be subject to sections 610, 613 and 614 of act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929.  (c) Nonlapsing and revolving fund.--The exchange fund shall be a nonlapsing fund. All money in the exchange fund and interest accrued are appropriated to the exchange authority for expenditure consistent with this chapter.    Cross References. Section 9312 is referred to in sections 9103, 9305 of this title.
40 PA Cons Stat § 9313 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 93 - State-based Exchange|Section 9313 - Federal guidance

§ 9313. Federal guidance. Until the exchange authority promulgates regulations, the exchange authority shall operate the exchange pursuant to:  (1) any applicable Federal rules, regulations or guidance; or (2) interim State guidelines consistent with this chapter.
40 PA Cons Stat § 9314 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 40 - INSURANCE|Chapter 93 - State-based Exchange|Section 9314 - Expiration

§ 9314. Expiration. Upon publication of the notice under section 9703(b) (relating to action by commissioner), the exchange authority shall initiate steps to cease operations of the exchange authority and shall cease operations not later than 15 months after publication of the notice.