Current with legislation from 2024 Fiscal and Special Sessions.
Section 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.Acts 2003, No. 1044, § 1.