§ 23-86-311. Guaranteed renewability of coverage for employers in the group market
(a) In General. Except as provided in this section, if a health insurance issuer offers health insurance coverage in the small-group market or the large-group market in connection with a group health plan, the issuer must renew or continue in force that coverage at the option of the plan sponsor. (b) General Exceptions. A health […]
§ 23-86-301. Title
This subchapter may be cited as the “Arkansas Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1997”.
§ 23-86-302. Effective date — Limitation of actions — Applicability
(a) In General. Except as provided in this section, this subchapter and the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to group health plans for plan years beginning after June 30, 1997. (b) Determination of Creditable Coverage. (1) Period of Coverage — In General. Subject to subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section, no period […]
§ 23-86-303. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Affiliation period” means a period that, under the terms of the coverage offered by the health maintenance organization, must expire before the coverage becomes effective; (2) “Bona fide association” means, with respect to health insurance coverage offered in Arkansas, an association that: (A) Has been actively in existence for […]