40-3425. Fund not liable for certain claims. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of article 34 of chapter 40 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, to the contrary, the fund shall in no event be liable for any claim against a healthcare provider if:
(1) The healthcare provider's liability for the incident giving rise to the claim is the result of professional services rendered as a charitable healthcare provider; or
(2) the healthcare provider's liability for the incident giving rise to the claim is covered under the federal tort claims act pursuant to chapter 171 of title 28 of the United States code.
(b) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the healthcare provider insurance availability act.
History: L. 2017, ch. 35, ยง 1; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 34 - Healthcare Provider Insurance
40-3403a Termination of fund coverage; equivalent insurance required.
40-3406 Investment of health care stabilization fund moneys.
40-3407 Payments from fund; claim payments.
40-3407a Same; expenditures irrespective of time liability incurred or judgment or settlement made.
40-3415 Consultation and assistance in maintaining compliance with act.
40-3417 Rules and regulations.
40-3423 Annuities purchased by fund.
40-3424 Fund liability for judgments or settlements against inactive healthcare providers.