26:2S-13 Immunity from civil liability for participants in Independent Health Care Appeals Program
13. a. An employee of the department who participates in the Independent Health Care Appeals Program shall not be liable in any action for damages to any person for any action taken within the scope of his function in the Independent Health Care Appeals Program. The Attorney General shall defend the person in any civil suit and the State shall provide indemnification for any damages awarded.
b. The carrier that is the subject of a review shall not be liable in any action for damages to any person for any action taken to implement a recommendation of the independent utilization review organization pursuant to this act.
L.1997,c.192,s.13.