# Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1209: Payment of nonparticipating providers

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-1209
- **Heading:** Payment of nonparticipating 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 23-79-1209

## Text

If a healthcare policy refers an individual under this subchapter to a nonparticipating healthcare provider, then services provided under the approved screening exam or resulting treatment, if any, shall be provided at no additional cost to the individual beyond what the individual would otherwise pay to a participating healthcare provider. Acts 2005, No. 2236, § 2.

If a healthcare policy refers an individual under this subchapter to a nonparticipating healthcare provider, then services provided under the approved screening exam or resulting treatment, if any, shall be provided at no additional cost to the individual beyond what the individual would otherwise pay to a participating healthcare provider.

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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