(a) (1) There is created the Arkansas Safety-net Benefit Program.(2) Employer participation in the program shall be voluntary.
(1) There is created the Arkansas Safety-net Benefit Program.
(2) Employer participation in the program shall be voluntary.
(b) Employers electing to participate shall comply with all program requirements, including, but not limited to:(1) Establishing that all employees have health insurance coverage; and(2) Making payments to the program at times and in amounts as determined by the Department of Human Services to be necessary for the operation of the program for:(A) All covered employees and covered spouses; and(B) All other employees, regardless of income, except employees exempted by rule of the department.
(1) Establishing that all employees have health insurance coverage; and
(2) Making payments to the program at times and in amounts as determined by the Department of Human Services to be necessary for the operation of the program for:(A) All covered employees and covered spouses; and(B) All other employees, regardless of income, except employees exempted by rule of the department.
(A) All covered employees and covered spouses; and
(B) All other employees, regardless of income, except employees exempted by rule of the department.