§ 23-79-1104. Extraordinary surcharges prohibited

AR Code § 23-79-1104 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) No insurer shall impose upon any person receiving prescription contraceptive benefits pursuant to this subchapter any:

(1) Copayment, coinsurance payment, or fee that is not equally imposed upon all individuals in the same benefit category, class, coinsurance level, or copayment level receiving benefits for prescription drugs; or

(2) Reduction in allowable reimbursement for prescription drug benefits.

(b) This subchapter shall not be construed to:

(1) Require coverage for prescription coverage benefits in any contract, policy, or plan that does not otherwise provide coverage for prescription drugs;

(2)

(A) Preclude the use of closed formularies.

(B) However, the formularies shall include oral, implant, and injectable contraceptive drugs, intrauterine devices, and prescription barrier methods; or

(3) Require any religious employer to comply with this subchapter.