If a subscriber's covered prescription pain medication requires a prior authorization, then the prior authorization shall not be denied if the subscriber has a terminal illness.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Chapter 99 - Healthcare Providers
Subchapter 11 - Prior Authorization Transparency Act
§ 23-99-1102. Legislative findings and intent
§ 23-99-1104. Disclosure required
§ 23-99-1105. Prior authorization — Nonurgent healthcare service
§ 23-99-1106. Prior authorization — Urgent healthcare service
§ 23-99-1107. Prior authorization — Emergency healthcare service
§ 23-99-1110. Waiver prohibited
§ 23-99-1112. Application of subchapter
§ 23-99-1113. Benefit inquiries authorized
§ 23-99-1114. Limitations on step therapy — Definition
§ 23-99-1116. Failure to comply with subchapter — Requested healthcare services deemed approved
§ 23-99-1117. Standardized form required for prescription drug benefits
§ 23-99-1119. Medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction