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AR HB2240
Bill
Status
Passed
4/7/2017
Primary Sponsor
Justin Gonzales
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AI Summary
- Replaces the term "concierge service arrangement" with "direct primary care agreement" throughout Arkansas Insurance Code § 23-60-104 to standardize terminology
- Exempts direct primary care agreements from Arkansas Insurance Code regulation and Insurance Commissioner rules, provided they meet specific statutory requirements
- Requires direct primary care agreements to be written contracts between a licensed healthcare provider and a patient that specify services, periodic fees, and allow either party to terminate within 60 days without penalty
- Mandates written disclaimers stating that direct primary care agreements are not health insurance and may not meet federal minimum essential health benefits requirements under the Affordable Care Act
- Updates reference date in required disclaimer from January 1, 2015 to January 1, 2017 regarding federal healthcare law standards
Legislative Description
To Exempt Direct Primary Care Agreements From Insurance Regulation.
Last Action
Notification that HB2240 is now Act 1020
4/7/2017
Committee Referrals
Insurance & Commerce3/20/2017
Insurance and Commerce3/7/2017
Full Bill Text
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