The purpose of this subchapter is to: (1) Enable the State of Arkansas to determine jurisdiction over the providers of health care benefits described in § 23-61-503; (2) Allow examinations by this state unless the provider of health care benefits is able to show it is not subject to the jurisdiction of the State Insurance […]
The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to those health care plans which are maintained: (1) Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement; (2) By a tax exempt rural electric cooperative; (3) By The Poultry Federation; or (4) By any nonprofit vision service plan corporation composed of at least fifty (50) participating optometrists or ophthalmologists […]
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in this subchapter, any person, entity, or plan that provides coverage in this state for medical, surgical, chiropractic, physical therapy, speech pathology, audiology, professional mental health, dental, hospital, or optometric expenses, whether the coverage is by direct payment, reimbursement, or otherwise, shall be presumed […]
Any person, entity, or other provider described in § 23-61-503 that fails to show it is not subject to the jurisdiction of the State Insurance Department shall submit to an examination or investigation by the Insurance Commissioner to determine its organization, solvency, and compliance with the Arkansas Insurance Code.
The Insurance Commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules which may be necessary for the implementation and enforcement of this subchapter.
