Rhode Island § 27-63-1 - Healthcare Fraud Reporting Immunity
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§ 27-63-1. Healthcare Fraud Reporting Immunity
R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-63-1
§ 27-63-1. Immunity for reporting healthcare fraud.
(a) No insurer, agent authorized by the insurer to act on its behalf, or other person shall be subject to any civil or criminal liability in any cause of action for releasing or providing in good faith to a law enforcement agency factually accurate information relating to suspected or discovered health insurance fraud.
(b) No employer shall discharge, or in any manner discriminate or retaliate against any person who, in good faith, makes a report to law enforcement, testifies, or is about to testify in any proceeding about the healthcare fraud.
(c) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit the rights and remedies available to a person pursuant to chapter 33 of title 9 or chapter 50 of title 28.
History of Section.
P.L. 1998, ch. 59, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 27-63-1
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 27-63-1 cover?
Section 27-63-1 ("Healthcare Fraud Reporting Immunity") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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