§ 23-79-1003 - Arkansas Safety-net Benefit Program.

23-79-1003. Arkansas Safety-net Benefit Program.

(a) (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.