(a) All accident and health insurance companies doing business in this state shall include, as a covered expense, in vitro fertilization.
(b) Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Arkansas Insurance Code, the Insurance Commissioner may suspend or revoke the certificate of authority of any insurance company failing to comply with the provisions of this section.
(c) After conducting appropriate studies and public hearings, the commissioner shall establish minimum and maximum levels of coverage to be provided by the accident and health insurance companies.
(d) Coverage required under this section shall include services performed at a medical facility licensed or certified by the Department of Health, those performed at a facility certified by the department that conforms to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines for in vitro fertilization clinics, or those performed at a facility certified by the department that meets the American Society for Reproductive Medicine minimal standards for programs of in vitro fertilization.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Chapter 86 - Group and Blanket Accident and Health Insurance
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 23-86-101. Blanket accident and health insurance — Definition
§ 23-86-102. Blanket accident and health insurance — Required provisions
§ 23-86-103. Blanket accident and health insurance — Application and certificates not required
§ 23-86-104. Blanket accident and health insurance — Payment of benefits
§ 23-86-106. Group accident and health insurance — Definition
§ 23-86-107. Group accident and health insurance — Authorized insurer required
§ 23-86-108. Group accident and health insurance — Required provisions
§ 23-86-109. Group accident and health insurance — Optional continuation of benefit provisions
§ 23-86-110. Group accident and health insurance — Administration of benefits
§ 23-86-112. Group accident and health insurance — Direct payment of hospital or medical services
§ 23-86-116. Continuation of benefits upon termination of policy
§ 23-86-117. Standard claim form required
§ 23-86-118. In vitro fertilization coverage required
§ 23-86-119. Disclosure to policyholders
§ 23-86-120. Hospice care coverage for terminally ill patients
§ 23-86-121. Coverage for anesthesia and hospitalization for dental procedures