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2023

1-2023: Notification Pursuant to Ark Code Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Account Practices and Procedures Manual (“APPM”) as of March, 2023
2-2023: Company Appointment Renewal
3-2023: Plan Year 2024 Requirements for Certification of Qualified Health Plans, Stand-Alone Dental Plans and Requirements for ACA-Compliant, Off-Marketplace Health Plan Submissions
4-2023: Severe Storms and Tornadoes of March 31, 2023
5-2023: The Federal Public Health Emergency and Medicare Supplement Guaranteed Issue Eligibility
6-2023: Arkansans will request early refills to cover medications lost to March 31, 2023 Tornadoes
7-2023: Worker’s Compensation – Office Requirements
8-2023: Tornado Disaster Claims Data Call
9-2023: Electronic Delivery, Notices. and Electronic Funds Transfers
10-2023: Releasing Information to Criminal Investigation Division
11-2023: Prepaid Legal Insurance
12-2023: Application of Arkansas Prior Authorization Law to Non-Physician Healthcare Providers
13-2023: AID Enforcement of Act 1103 of 2021
14-2023: Act 494 of 2023, “An Act To Require The Arkansas Medicaid Program And Insurance Policies To Reimburse For Behavioral Health Services Provided In Certain Settings”
15-2023: AR Rural Risk Underwriting Assessment

2022

1-2022: Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March, 2022
2-2022: Earthquake Coverage Market Analysis Revised Reporting Form
3-2022: Federal No Surprises Act (NSA) Health Care Provider, Health Care Facility and Provider of Air Ambulance Services Requirements
4-2022: Pharmacy Benefit Managers "Seasoning Requirements"
5-2022: Bulk Appeals and Invoice Costs in MAC Appeals
6A-2022: AMENDED Plan Year 2023 Requirements for Certification of Qualified Health Plans, Stand-Alone Dental Plans and Requirements for ACA-Complaint, Off-Marketplace Health Plan Submissions
7-2022: Filing and Paying Annual Insurance Premium Taxes, Antifraud Fees, and Companies Financial Fee (CFRF)
8-2022: Company Appointment Renewals for Producers
9-2022: Act 965 Reports "An Act to Establish The Arkansas Fairness in Cost Sharing Act" (Recinded by Bulletin 9A-2022)
9A-2022: Act 965 Reports "An Act to Establish The Arkansas Fairness in Cost Sharing Act"
10 -2022 : PBM Fees & Credentialing Fees
11-2022: NADAC Reimbursement Violations in Originating PBM Reimbursement Contract
12-2022: Annuity Suitability Stardard for Producers
13-2022: Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association (ARRUA)
14-2022: Duplicative or Excessive Medical Records Requests

2021

1-2021: Filing of Property and Casualty Insurance Policies
2-2021: Calculation of Employees for Purpose of Small Group Rating
3-2021: Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual
4-2021: Company Appointment Renewal for Producers
5-2021: Assessment By Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association (ARRUA)
6-2021: Clarification of Reporting Requirements Under Regulation 76, "Arkansas External Review Act"
7-2021: Arkansas Insurance Department Rule 82 Annuity "Best Interest" Training Requirements
8-2021: Act 462 The Medical Ethics and Diversity Act Bulletin
9-2021: Compliance with All Payer Claims Database Law & Rule
10-2021: Plan Year 2022 Requirements for Certification of Qualified Health Plans, Stand-Alone Dental Plans and ACA-Compliant, Off-Marketplace Health Plan Submissions
11-2021: Maximum Allowable Cost Appeals to the Arkansas Insurance Department
12-2021: AID ORDER 2021-37 regarding Act 1103 of 2021, “An Act To Establish the 340B Drug Pricing Nondiscrimination Act”
13-2021: NADAC Pricing Minimums
14-2021: Arkansas Healthcare Transparency Initiative, Data Submission Guide Modification
14A-2021: Arkansas Healthcare Transparency Initiative, Revised Data Submission Guide Release

2020

1-2020: Accounting Practices & Procedures Manual
2-2020: DFA AOIVS Notification Letter
3-2020: Quarterly Payment of Surplus Line Premium Taxes
3A-2020: Amended Quarterly Payment of Surplus Line Premium Taxes
4-2020: New Address for Arkansas Insurance Department
4A-2020: Amended New Address for Arkansas Insurance Department
5-2020: Plan Year 2021 Certification Requirements
6-2020: State COVID-19 Health Emergency (Rescinded by Bulletin 20-2020)
7-2020: Pharmacy Benefit Managers & the State Price Gouging Law (Rescinded by Bulletin 20-2020)
8-2020: Suspension of Random Audits of Pharmacists (Rescinded by Bulletin 20-2020)
9-2020: Business Interruption Insurance & COVID-19
10-2020: Suspension of Consumer Signature Requirement for Pharmacist Services (Rescinded by Bulletin 20-2020)
11-2020: License Renewal and Continuing Education (Rescinded by Bulletin 20-2020)
12-2020: Cancellation Moratorium For Employment Disruption (Rescinded by Bulletin 20-2020)
13-2020: Reimbursement for Telemedicine (Rescinded by Bulletin 20-2020)
14-2020: Severe Storms and Tornados of March 28, 2020
14A-2020: Amended Severe Storms and Tornados of March 28, 2020
15-2020: Health Provider Audit Suspension (Rescinded by Bulletin 20-2020)
16-2020: Title Insurance Audit Suspension (Rescinded by Bulletin 20-2020)
17-2020: Company Appointment Renewals for Producers
18-2020: COVID-19 Financial Regulatory Compliance (Rescinded by Bulletin 20-2020)
19-2020: Windstorm and Hail Claims (Amended by Bulletin 19A-2020)
19A-2020: Amended Windstorm and Hail Claims
20-2020: Recision of COVID-19 Related Bulletins issued under Executive Order 20-03
21-2020: 45-Day Cancellation Moratorium (Rescinded by Bulletin 28A-2020)
22-2020: COVID-19 Regulatory Compliance (Expired 8/17/2020)
23-2020: COVID-19 Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (Expired 8/17/2020)
24-2020: COVID-19 PBMs & Pharmacy Services (Portions Expired 8/17/2020; see 29-2020 for Certain Extensions)
25-2020: COVID-19 Title Insurers (Expired 8/17/2020)
26-2020: COVID-19 Extension of COVID-19-Related Bulletins (Expired 8/17/2020)
27-2020: Ambulatory Surgery Centers Declaratory Petition
28-2020: Cancellation of Moratorium (Amended by Bulletin 28A-2020)
28A-2020: COVID-19 Cancellation/Nonrenewal Moratorium(Expired 10/13/20)
29-2020: Extension of Certain Portions of Bulletin 26-2020(Expired 10/13/20)
30-2020: ARRUA Assessment
31-2020: Waiver of Prior Authorizations for Post-Acute Care (Expired)
32-2020: Complying with Regulatory Requirements during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
33-2020: Rule 49
34-2020: Rule 82

2019

1-2019: Accounting Practices & Procedures Manual
2-2019: Plan Year 2020 Certification Requirements
3-2019: 2019 Company Renewals for Insurance Producers
4-2019: Storms and Flooding Policy Premium Moratorium
4-2019A: AMENDED - Storms and Flooding Policy Premium Moratorium
5-2019: AR Online Insurance Verification System Participation Requirement & Implementation Guide
6-2019: Health Plan & Prescription Drug Coverage ID Cards
7-2019: Act 994 Rebate & Spread Reporting Requirements
10-2019: Phishing Attack on Insurance Producers
11-2019: Affiliate Transfers
12-2019: Online Payment of Producer Licensing Fees
13-2019: Rescinded by 15-2019 Below
14-2019: Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Assoc. (ARRUA)
15-2019: Surplus Lines Mandatory Optins Use for Premium Tax Filings & Payments
16-2019: State Vehicle Safety Program Reminder

2018

1-2018: State Vehicle Safety Program Amendment
2-2018: Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual
4-2018: 2019 Plan Year Requirements
5-2018: 2018 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers
6-2018: Transitional Policies Extension
7-2018: AR Healthcare Transparency Initiative - Data Submission Guide Modification
8-2018: Repeal Rules Pursuant to Act 781
9-2018: AR Healthcare Transparency Initiative - Data Submission Guide Modification
10-2018: Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association
11-2018: New Option for Filing & Paying Surplus Lines Insurance Premium Taxes

2017

17A-2017: Correction to Assessment by ARRUA
17-2017: Assessment by Arkansas Rurual Risk Underwritting Association (ARRUA)
16-2017: AR Healthcare Transparency Initiative, Data Submission Guide Modification
15-2017: Individual Licensure of Producers and Adjusters
14-2017: 2018 Plan Year Rate Filing Requirements Amendment
13-2017: 2017 Arkansas Legislation Pertaining to Insurance
12-2017: APCD Data Submission Guide Modification
11-2017: APCD Data Submission Update
10-2017: Depreciation of Labor
9-2017: Arkansas Insurance Department website
8-2017: Transitional Policies Extensions to ACA in the Non-Grandfathered Individual and Small Group Market
7-2017: Application of Mammography Mandate under ACT 708 of 2017 to income Disability policies
6-2017: Alternative or Dual Rate Filings in the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace
5-2017B: Amended April/May 2017 Storm Information to Include Additional Counties
5-2017A: Amended April/May 2017 Storm Information to Include Addtional Counties
5-2017: Storms of April and May 2017
4-2017: 2017 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers
3-2017: 2018 Plan Year Requirements for Qualified Health Plan Certification
1-2017: NAIC Accounting Practices and Procecdures Manual Update

2016

15-2016: Arkansas Healthcare Transparency Initiative, Data Submission Guide Modification
14-2016: Rate and Form Review Timelines Under Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-109(b)
13-2016: Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association (ARRUA)
12-2016: Filing and Paying Annual Insurance Premium Taxes, Anti Fraud Fees, and Companies Financial Regulation Fee (CFRF) (Rescinded by Bulletin 7-2022)
11-2016: Health Plan Renewal and Discontinuance Notification Letter Requirements
10-2016: Gramm Leach Bliley Act Annual Privacy Notices
9-2016: Act 1439 Training Requirements
8-2016: Operative Date for the NAIC Valuation Manual
7-2016: Traditional Policies Extensions to ACA in the Non-Grandfathered Individual and Small Group Market
6-2016: 2016 Company Appointment of Producers - Renewals and Terminations
5-2016: Arkansas Healthcare Transparency Initiative, Data Submission Guide Modification
4-2016: Preneed Funeral Contract or Prearrangement Funding Exclusion Under Ark. Code Ann. § 23-81-903 of the Arkansas Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act
3-2016: 2017 Plan Year Requirements for Qualified Health Plan Certification
2-2016: Compliance with Orthotic and Prosthetic Reimbursement Requirements
1-2016: Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March 2016

2015

19-2015: Filing and Paying Insurance Premium Taxes
18-2015: Certified Reinsurer - Application Fee
17-2015: Compliance with January 1, 2016 Data Submission Requirements Under Act 1233 of 2015, "The Arkansas Healthcare Transparency Initiative Act of 2015"
16-2015: Assessment By Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association
15-2015B: Medical Loss Ratio Transition Year Under Pace
15-2015A: Definition of Small Employer Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
15-2015: Definition of Small Employer Under the Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act (ACA) - SEE BULLETIN 15A-2015 ABOVE FOR PERMITTED MLR ALLOWANCES CLARIFICATION
14-2015A: Ark. Code Ann. § 23-66-310(c)(2) Application to Underwriting Expenses for Surplus Lines Brokers & Others
14-2015: Ark. Code Ann. § 23-66-310(c)(2) Application to Underwriting Expenses for Surplus Lines Brokers & Others - SEE BULLETIN 14-2015A ABOVE FOR CLARIFICATION
13-2015: Submitting Quarterly Index Rate Changes for Small Employer Non-Grandfathered Health Benefit Plans and Small Employer Stand-Alone Dental Plans
12-2015: Arkansas Insurance Agency License Renewals
11-2015: Health Plan Renewal and Discontinuance Notification Letter Requirements
10-2015: Arkansas State Specific Continuing Education and Training Requirements Upon Annual Renewal of Exchange Licensure
9-2015: 2015 Arkansas Legislation Pertaining to Insurance
8-2015: Compliance with July 1, 2015 Data Submission Requirements Under Act 1233 of 2015, "The Arkansas Healthcare Transparency Initiative Act of 2015"
7-2015: 2015 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers
6-2015: Electronic Agency Affiliation/Deletions, Designation of Designated Responsible License Producer (DRLP) and Affiliation of Surplus Lines Producers
5-2015: Filing Procedures for Compliance with the Provisions of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
4-2015: Notification Pursuant to ACA § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Mannual ("APPM") as of March 2015
3A-2015: 2016 Plan Year Requirements for Qualified Health Plan Certification
2-2015: Public Disclosure and Comment Requirements for Rate Filings for Individual and Small Group Plans Subject to the Risk Pool
1-2015: 2015 Plan Year Requirements for Qualified Health Plan Quality Rating Pilot in the Arkansas Federally-Facilitated Partnership Marketplace

2014

15-2014: Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association
14B-2014: Title Insurance Premium Calculation and Remittance
13-2014: Health Plan Renewal and Discontinuance Notification Letter Requirements
12-2014: Conversion to the State Based Computer System (SBS) and Changes to Producer and Agency Appointments and Affiliations
11-2014: Underwriters at Lloyd's London
10-2014: Storms of April 27, 2014
9-2014: 2015 Plan Year Requirements for Qualified Health Plan Certification in the Arkansas Federally-Facilitated Partnership Marketplace
8-2014: Health Insurance Marketplaces Or Portals With Images, Color Or Language That Mislead The Public To Believe They Are Accessing A Health Exchange Marketplace Portal
7-2014: New Market Jobs Act of 2013 Exclusion for Health Insurance Premiums
6-2014: Implementation of Title I, Subtitle C and D of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law No. 111-148 as Amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Public Law No. 111-152 ("PPACA") Transition for Insurance in the Non-Grandfathered Individual and Small Group Markets
5-2014: RESCINDED BY BULLETIN 7-2015 ABOVE
4-2014: Notice Requirements for Termination of Insurance Producer
3-2014: Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March, 2014
2-2014: Requirements for Assisting Consumers on the Marketplace Under Arkansas Trade Practices Act and Arkansas Licensing Requirements
1-2014: Requirement to Provide Additional Language to be Included with the Delivery of Their Individual Policies

2013

21-2013: Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. 23-63-216 (b) and (c) Regarding Annual Filing of the Market Conduct Annual Statement for Certain Insurers
20-2013: Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association (ARRUA)
19-2013: Suspension of "Free Look" Provisions for Individual Health Policies Subject to the Affordable Care Act.
18A-2013: Transition Guidance for Conversion Policies to Conform to the Affordable Care Act
17-2013: Insurance Companies and Health Maintenance Organizations Offering Individual Policies or Contracts Exclusively Off the Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchange)
16-2013: Arkansas Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association Increased Limits for Accident and Health Benefits
15-2013: 2013 Arkansas Legislation Pertaining to Insurance
14-2013: Non-Specified Prepaid Funeral Benefits Contracts
13B-2013: Depreciation of Labor Prohibited
12-2013: Treatment of Pediatric Dental Coverage Provided Through Stand Alone Dental Plans
11A-2013: Network Adequacy Requirements for Health Plan Certification in Arkansas Federally-Facilitated Marketplace
10-2013: Claims-Made Policies
9-2013: Rate Filings for Non-Grandfathered Individual Major Medical Policies, Including Individual Certificates of Insurance for Major Medical Coverage Issued Through an Association to Residents of Arkansas and Small Employer Group Plans Including Small Employer Plans Issued Through an Association
8-2013: Notice of Carriers' Intent to Participate in the Exchange
7-2013: Implementation of Title I, Subtitle C and D of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law No. 111-148, as Amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Public Law No. 111-153 ("PPACA") for Non-Grandfathered Individually Underwritten Insurance Policies and Health Plans on January 1, 2014
6-2013: Title Insurance Licensable Activities Chart and Updated On-Line Title Insurance Frequently Asked Questions ("FAQs")
5-2013: Filing Guidance for Individual and Small Group Health and Dental Plans in Arkansas
4-2013: 2013 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers
3B-2013: Requirements for Qualified Health Plan Certification in the Arkansas Federally-Facilitated Partnership Exchange (Marketplace)
2-2013: Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March, 2013
1-2013: Requirements for Accreditation for Participation in the Arkansas Federally-facilitated Exchange Partnership

2012

7-2012: Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association
6-2012: Health Insurance Producer Compensation Fees
5-2012: Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 23-3-216 (b) and (c) Regarding Annual Filing of the Market Conduct Annual Statement for Certain Insurers
4-2012: Clarification on Use of Replacement Memorandum and Rule 97 Appendix Forms if There Is No Replacement
3-2012: Definition of Small Employer Group for Medical Loss Ratio Purposes
2-2012: 2012 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers
1-2012: Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March, 2012

2011

10-2011: Rule 76, "External Review Regulation"
9-2011: Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association (ARRUA Form Attached)
8-2011: Licensing of Domestic Surplus Lines Insurers Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 23-65-320
7A-2011: Premium Rate Review for Small Employer Group Major Medical Policies, Including Policies Sold Through Associations
7-2011: Premium Review for Small Employer Group Major Medical Policies
6A-2011: Premium Approval for Individual Major Medical Policies and Review of Individually Underwritten Major Medical Certificates of Insurance Issued Through an Association to Residents of Arkansas
5-2011: Implementation of the Federal Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act in Arkansas
4-2011: Premium Moratorium for Policyholders in Impacted Areas
3-2011: 2011 Arkansas Legislation Pertaining to Insurance
2-2011: 2011 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers
1-2011: Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code. Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March, 2011

2010

10-2010: Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Assessment
9-2010: Mandatory SERFF Filings
8-2010: Electronic Filing of the Completion of Continuing Education Hours
7-2010: Certificates of Insurance
6-2010: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
5-2010: Rule 82 (4 Hour Annual Annuity Training Requirement)
4-2010: Installment Plans for Payment of Premium
3-2010: Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code. Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March, 2010
2-2010: 2010 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers
1-2010: Replacement of Life Insurance Policies or Annuity Contracts; Compliance with Department Rule 97

2009

16-2009: Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association
15-2009: Act 197 of 1987 (Required Consumer Information)
14-2009: Joint Bulletin - Sales or Investment Advice Related to Securities Products by Insurance Producers
13-2009: Guidance Regarding Use of the NAIC/NIPR Attachments Warehouse for the Electronic Filing of Insurance Producer Licensing Documents
12-2009: Professional Employer Organization Forms & Instructions for Completing Forms
11-2009: Rule 82, Suitability in Annuity Transactions
10-2009: Revised 8/6/2010 - Workers' Compensation Reporting and Rating Requirements Pursuant to Ark. Code. Ann. § 11-9-106
9-2009: Act 1193 of 2009 Amendments to Arkansas Mental Health Parity Act ("PDFWMHPA")
8-2009: Replacement of Life Insurance Policies or Annuity Contracts; Compliance with Department Rule 97
7A-2009: Act 1179 of 2009 - Mandatory Offering for Coverage of Hearing Aids
6-2009: 2009 Arkansas Legislation Pertaining to Insurance
5A-2009: Federal Stimulus Bill - Group Health Coverage Continuation Subsidy
5-2009: Federal Stimulus Bill - Group Health Coverage Continuation Subsidy
4-2009: Reminder of Title Insurance Provisions Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 23-103-401 et seq. and Frequently Asked Questions
3-2009: Ark. Code Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices & Procedures Manual ("APPM") March, 2009
2-2009: 2009 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers
1-2009: Ark. Code Ann. § 23-86-119 “Disclosure to Policyholders”

2008

10-2008: Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association
9-2008: Providing Required Accident Prevention Services and Reporting of Written Manual Premium
7-2008: Availability of On-Line Title Insurance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Reminder of Title Insurer Responsibilities
6-2008: Applications for Stop Loss Insurance Policies
4-2008: Required Reporting of Disciplinary Actions Pursuant to the Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act
3-2008: Judicial Process Exception in Department Rule 74
2-2008: Guaranteed Asset Protection and Guaranteed Automobile Protection (“GAP”) Contracts, Waiver Agreements, or Loan Addendums
1-2008: Filing Procedures for Compliance with the Provisions of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Re-authorization Act of 2007

2007

8-2007: Implementation of Act 684 of 2007, Ark. Code Ann. § 23-103-401 et seq.: Title Insurance Transition
7-2007: Lenders’ Solicitation and Sale to Arkansas Debtors of Debt Cancellation Agreements (“DCAs”)
6-2007: Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Assessment
5-2007: Earthquake Coverage Market Analysis Revised Reporting Form
Joint Bulletin: Workers’ Compensation Certificate of Non-Coverage
4-2007: 2007 Arkansas Legislation Pertaining to Insurance
3-2007: Notification Pursuant To Ark. Code Ann. § 23-63-613 Of Publication Of NAIC Accounting Practices And Procedures Manual (“APPM”) As Of March, 2007
1-2007: Availability Of On-Line Producer Appointments And Cancellations

2006

8-2006: Implementation Of Act 2293 Of 2005 For Closed Blocks Of Business On January 1, 2007
7-2006: Flood Insurance Training Requirements For Insurance Producers With A Property Line Of Authority Selling Through The National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”)
6-2006: 2006 Emergency Rule 50 Producers’ Continuing Education
5-2006: Insurance Companies Required to Establish Anti-Money Laundering Programs and File Suspicious Activity Reports
4-2006: 2006 Company Appointment Renewals For Producers
3-2006: State Police Criminal Background Check for New Individual License applicants for Full Lines and Limited Lines of Authority
2-2006: 2006 Update To Department Bulletin 6-2005 On Security Deposits Of Insurers
1-2006: Act 1526 of 2005

2005

13-2005: Adoption of Emergency Rule 23
12-2005: Correction Of Bulletin 9-2004 Regarding The Effect Of Non-Licensure Of Agents/Brokers On Insurance Contracts In Arkansas
11-2005: Reminder of Statutory Requirements Regarding Certificates of Title Upon Payment of Water Damage for Motor Vehicles
10-2005: Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Assessment
9-2005: Act 1194 OF 2005
8-2005: 2005 Changes To Auto Club License Deposits
7-2005: SERFF Filing Fees Effective October 1, 2005
5-2005: Producer Compensation Disclosures
4-2005: 2005 Arkansas Legislation
3-2005: Act 1948 Of 2005 – Pre-Licensing Education Hours For Insurance Agents, Brokers And Producers – Effective On And After August 12, 2005
1-2005: Notification Under Ark. Code Ann. §23-63-613 Of Publication Of NAIC Accounting Practices And Procedures Manual (APPM) As Of March, 2005

2004

13-2004: Producer Compensation
12-2004: ARRUA Assessment
11-2004: Home State Certification For Non-Resident Individual Licensees
10-2004: Reinstatement Of Automobile Insurance Coverage For Returning U.S. Armed Forces
8A-2004: 8A-2004 Replacement of Annuity Contracts - REISSUE
8-2004: Application Of Replacement Procedures Under Ark. Code Ann. §23-66-307 To Both Life And Annuity Contracts; Replacement Of Life Insurance
7-2004: Notification of Newly Published NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual
5-2004: Repeal and Rescission of Rule and Regulation 8
4-2004: Child Support Lien Network (“CSIN”) Insurance Intercept Project
3-2004: Company Appointment Renewals – Change In Procedure Due To 2003 Legislation
2-2004: Annual And Quarterly Statement Requirements Under Ark. Code Ann. §23-63-216, Et Al, Commencing January 1, 2004
1-2004: Reporting Requirements Under Regulation 76, "Arkansas External Review Act" - (RECINDED by Bulletin 6-2021)

2003

11-2003: C.H.I.P. Certification
10-2003A: Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Assessment
9-2003: Use Of UCAA Producer Application Forms Exclusively In The State Of Arkansas; Request To Companies To Destroy, And To Cease Using Or Filing, Old Forms With Arkansas
8-2003: Moratorium on Continuing Education Requirements and Extension of Time for Completion of Said Requirements Upon Return, for Resident Arkansas Insurance Producers on Active Military Duty
6-2003: Applicability Of The "Equal Reimbursement Statute" (A.C,A. 23-79-114) To Health Maintenance Organizations
5-2003: Updating DOI Records On Third Party Administrators Or Other Self-Insured Administrative Arrangements
4-2003: HIPAA And Workers’ Compensation
3-2003: Sealing Of Records Regarding Failure To Report Or Maintain Mandated Education Requirements
2-2003: Act 649, The Civil Justice Reform Act Of 2003
1-2003: Notification Under Ark. Code Ann. §23-63-613 Of Effective Date Of Newly Published March 2003 NAIC Accounting Practices And Procedures Manual (APPM)

2002

12-2002: Dissemination And Distribution Of Regulations, Bulletins And Directives And 2002 Proposed And Adopted Regulations, Bulletins And Directives
11-2002: USA Patriot Act Of 2001
10-2002: Conditions For Obtaining Approval Of Mold Exclusions
9-2002: Federal Mastectomy Coverage Requirements Under The Women’s Health And Cancer Rights Act Of 1998 (“WHCRA”)
8-2002: Notification Under Ark. Code Ann. §23-63-613 (Rep. 2001): Adoption Of Published NAIC Accounting Practices And Procedures Manual (APPM), Edition As Of March, 2002
7-2002: 2002 Update - Sale Of Unauthorized Accident And Health (Disability) Insurance Products In The State Of Arkansas
6-2002: Regulatory Issues Associated With The Provision Of Insurance Electronically
4-2002: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Retrospective Rating Plans
3-2002: Change In Service Of Process Requirements For Insurers
2-2002: Payment Of Sales Taxes On A Total Loss When A First Party Claimant Retains Salvage
1-2002: Voluntary Expedited Filing Procedures For Exclusions Related To Acts Of Terrorism

2001

11-2001: Rescission of Obsolete Department Bulletins and Directives - 2001
10-2001: NAIC Database Fees Due From Domestic Entities
9-2001: Electronic Filing of Annual and Quarterly Statement Requirements
8-2001: 2001 Arkansas Legislation
7-2001: Dissemination And Distribution Of Regulations, Bulletins And Directives
6-2001: Reporting Of Insurance Producer Premium Remittance Delinquencies
5-2001: Voluntary Expedited Filing Procedures For Insurance Applications Developed To Allow Depository Institutions To Meet Their Disclosure Obligations Under Section 305 Of The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
4-2001: Sale Of Unauthorized Accident And Health (Disability) Insurance Products In The State Of Arkansas
3-2001: Workers’ Compensation--Mechanized Harvesting (Logging) Class Code 2719
2-2001: Participating And Non-Participating Policies
1-2001: JOINT BULLETIN-Sales of Securities Products by Insurance Agents

2000

5-2000: Compliance Date For Privacy Provisions Under Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
4-2000: Jurisdiction Of The Arkansas Insurance Department Over Medical Care Provider Complaints
3-2000: American Investors 2-2000 To Announce Change In Effective Date For Compliance With Privacy Rules
2-2000: Interim Guidelines For Insurance Agent Licensing For Compliance With The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (S. 900)
1-2000: Adoption Of Rule And Regulation 43, "Unfair Claims Settlement Practices

1995-1999

20-99: Adoption Of Revised Rule And Regulation 57, “Insurance Department Administrative And Regulatory Fees”
19-99: Adoption of Rule and Regulation 14, “Limited License for Rental Companies,” Effective December 1, 1999
18-99: Clarification of Schedule WC--Computation Of Annual Workers' Compensation Commission Taxes
17-99: Guidelines For Implementation Of "Large Deductible" Workers Compensation Programs
16-99: Alcohol And Drug Free Workplace Premium Credit Program For Workers' Compensation
15-99: Readoption Of Rule And Regulation 50, "Agents Continuing Education", Effective November 10, 1999
14-99: Urgent Bulletin Relating To The Hagan Agency
13-99: Act 37 Of The 1999 Legislative Session; Tax Credit Available To Those Insurers That Invest In A County Or Regional Industrial Development Corporation Or Limited Liability Company
12-99: Agent Education Study Materials Under Rules 31 And 50 For Prelicensing And Continuing Education Of Agents, Brokers, & Consultants
11-99: Role Of Preexisting Conditions Under Ark. Code Ann. §23-86-108(7)(C) When Employers Change Carriers. Defining The Term "Employee" Under Ark. Code Ann. §23-86-106(1)(3) And HIPAA To Assess Whether An Employer Is Small Or Large Under The Arkansas Insurance Code
10-99: Changes To Reporting And Licensing Requirements For Employee Leasing Firms “PEO” Under Act 881 Of 1999; Disclosure Requirements For “PEO” Under Act 1501 Of 1999
9-99: Adoption Of Revised Rule And Regulation 27 “Minimum Standards For Medicare Supplement Polices
8-99: Third-Party Liability Limits
7-99: Watercraft Liability
6-99: Commercial Lines De-Regulation
5-99: Electronic Signatures
4-99: Form B Filings For Domestic Insurers Under Rule 15 And Arkansas Act 454 Of 1999 Due May 1st Annually Commencing In Year 2000
3-99: 1999 Arkansas Legislation
2-99: Department Omnibus Act 881 Of 1999
1-99: Department Agent Omnibus Act 657 Of 1999
17-98: New Health Care Provider Information Form
11-98: Workers’ Compensation Assigned Risk Plan; Class Code 2719 – Logging Or Lumbering-Mechanized Harvesting
9-98: Internet Processing of Company Appointments
6-98: Changes in Regulation for Truth of Lending Act
3-98: Charging Of Fees In Lieu Of Commissions
1-98: Required Reports
8-97: Licensee Code Revision And Simplification Act
7-97: Mandatory Reporting Of Suspected Insurance Fraud, Fraud Warnings, Antifraud Initiatives And Disqualifications Required By Act 217 Of 1997
6-97: Arkansas Mental Health Parity Act
4-97: Aftermarket Parts
8-96: Rule And Regulation 12, “Credit Life And Disability Insurance; Compensation To Successors In Interest
7-96: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Schedule Rating Plans
5-96: Renewal Of Agent/Agency Appointments
1-96: Personal Lines Loss Settlements
11-95: Authorized Signatures For Agent Licensing
10-95: Authorized Signatures For Agent Licensing
1-95: AMENDMENT WC Employers Paying Claims Directly
1-95: SEE 1-95 AMENDMENT ABOVE DATED AUGUST 4, 2011 WC Employers Paying Claims Directly

Pre-1995

17-93: Certificates of Non-Coverage
15-93: “Variable Deductibles” And “Coordination Of Benefits” In Individual Disability (Accident And Health) Policies And Contracts
14-93: Guidelines for Implementation of “Large Deductible” Workers’ Compensation Programs
9-93: Advertising And Solicitation Issues
14-92: “Florida (Or California) Vacation” Rebates; Arkansas Code Annotated §§23-66-309
7-92: Medicare Supplement Insurance—Prohibited Practices
31-91: Arkansas Code Annotated §23-67-119(3)
26A-91: “Negative Option” Claim Payment Procedures And “Beneficiary Access” Accounts
26-91: “Negative Option” Claim Payment Procedures And “Beneficiary Access” Checkbook Accounts
12-91: Fraternal Benefit Society Agents: Examinations And Licensure
6-91: Conversion Policy Forms And Rates
2-91: Benefits Eliminated By The Medicare Catastrophic Act Of 1988
8-90: Disclosure of NAIC Numbers
19-89: Policy Provisions As To Arbitration Or Appraisal
18-89: Mortgage Insurance Consolidations
16-89: Interpretive Bulletin, Rule And Regulation 12, Credit Life And Disability Insurance Compensation To Agents
13-89: Acts 646, 675, 772, 797, 815 And 896 Of 1989
7-89: Medicare Supplement Insurance Premium Rate Filings Premium Rate Filings
6-89: Guidelines For Comparison Memoranda Required On Replacement Of Life Insurance
5-89: Filing Deadlines for Surplus Lines Taxes
11-88: Arkansas Act 197 of 1987 - RESCINDED, SUPERSEDED & REPLACED BY BULLETIN 15-2009
20-87: Surplus Lines Exceptions to Deadline
14-87: Act 736 OF 1987
13-87: Act 1033 Of 1987
11-87: Uniform Disposition Of Unclaimed Property Act; Ark. Stat. Ann. §§ 50-620 To 50-647
6-87: Act 197 of 1987 - RESCINDED, SUPERSEDED & REPLACED BY BULLETIN 15-2009
4-87: 1987 Legislation
3A-87: Rescission Of Department Bulletin 3-87
1-87: Policy Loan Interest Rates
15-86: Rule And Regulation 12
14-86: Discount Plans For Prompt Payment Of Medical Claims
8-86: Modification Of Bulletin 15-83
9A-85: Preferred Provider Organizations
9-85: Preferred Provider Organizations
8-85: Guidelines For Submission Of Guaranteed-Issue Life Policies With Reduced Death Benefits In Early Years (Other Than Pension Life Policies) And Withdrawal Of Approvals Of Such Policies Previously Approved
3-85: Marketing Of Life Contracts For Tax Reduction Or Avoidance Purposes
11-84: Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
8-84: Universal Life Policy Filings And Reserves
1-84: Act 357 Of 1983
17-83: Exclusionary Endorsement Must Be Signed By Insured
14-83: Replacement Of Permanent Life Insurance
11-83: Guidelines For Non-Guaranteed Costs On Participating And Non-Participating Life Insurance
6-83: Act 357 Of 1983
1-83: Mortgage Guaranty Insurance: Commitment Fees
16-82: Use Of Unapproved Amendment Or Endorsement Forms
8-82: Participating Plans Or Dividend Plans For Workers Compensation Insurance
6-82: Rule And Regulation 18 – Appendix – Section 1-C
4-82: Punitive Or Exemplary Damage Exclusions
14-81: Insurance Department Interpretations/Positions concerning Disability Insurance
13-81: Act 123 Of 1981
12-81: Procedures For Rate And Form Filings – Life And Disability Insurance
11-81: Act 445 Of 1981
6-81: Act 718 Of 1981 Consumer Services Information
2-80: Rebating
15-79: Refund Of Unearned Life Insurance Premiums And Payment Of Benefits Upon Death Of The Insured
13A-79: Group Disability Insurance And Government Insurance Plans
13-79: Group Disability Insurance And Government Insurance Plans
4-79: Individual Disability Insurance Rate Filings
2-77: Employee Retirement Income Security Act Of 1974 (“ERISA”) (U.S. Public Law 93-406) As It Relates To The Regulation Of Insurance In The State Of Arkansas
3-75: Coverage Of Newborn Children
4-74: No-Fault—Medical And Hospital Benefits