# Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1208: Referrals to participating providers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C79_S12_S23-79-1208

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1208
- **Heading:** Referrals to participating providers
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 23 / Chapter 79 / Subchapter 12 / Section 23-79-1208

## Text

A healthcare policy is not required to provide a referral under this subchapter to a nonparticipating healthcare provider unless the plan or carrier does not have a participating healthcare provider that is available and accessible to administer the screening, examination, or treatment of colorectal cancer. Acts 2005, No. 2236, § 2.

A healthcare policy is not required to provide a referral under this subchapter to a nonparticipating healthcare provider unless the plan or carrier does not have a participating healthcare provider that is available and accessible to administer the screening, examination, or treatment of colorectal cancer.

Acts 2005, No. 2236, § 2.

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1201 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C79_S12_S23-79-1201.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1202 Coverage - Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C79_S12_S23-79-1202.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1203 Certain activities not prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C79_S12_S23-79-1203.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1204 Exclusions and reductions - Benefits subject to annual deductible and coinsurance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C79_S12_S23-79-1204.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1205 Coverage by participating providers - Selection criteria and utilization protocols - Maximum benefits - Exclusions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C79_S12_S23-79-1205.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1206 Additional benefit costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C79_S12_S23-79-1206.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1207 Cost-sharing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C79_S12_S23-79-1207.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1208 Referrals to participating providers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C79_S12_S23-79-1208.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1209 Payment of nonparticipating providers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C79_S12_S23-79-1209.md)

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