1.__Financial information.__Any personally identifiable financial information, supporting data or tax return of any person obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter is confidential and not open to public inspection.

2.__Health information.__Health information obtained by Dirigo Health under this chapter that is covered by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936 or information covered by chapter 24 or Title 22, section 1711-C is confidential and not open to public inspection.

§6912.__Powers and duties of Dirigo Health

1.__Powers.__Subject to any limitations contained in this chapter or in any other law, Dirigo Health may:

A.__Take any legal actions necessary or proper to recover or collect assessments due Dirigo Health or that are necessary for the proper administration of Dirigo Health;

B.__Make and alter bylaws, not inconsistent with this chapter or with the laws of this State, for the administration and regulation of the activities of Dirigo Health;

C.__Borrow money or otherwise obtain credit in its own name;

D.__Have and exercise all powers necessary or convenient to effect the purposes for which Dirigo Health is organized, or to further the activities in which Dirigo Health may lawfully be engaged, including the establishment of Dirigo Health Insurance;

E.__Engage in legislative liaison activities, including gathering information regarding legislation, analyzing the effect of legislation, communicating with Legislators and attending and giving testimony at legislative sessions, public hearings or committee hearings;

F.__Take any legal actions necessary to avoid the payment of improper claims against Dirigo Health or the coverage provided by or through Dirigo Health, to recover any amounts erroneously or improperly paid by Dirigo Health, to recover any amounts paid by Dirigo Health as a result of mistake of fact or law and to recover other amounts due Dirigo Health;