# Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-202: Legislative findings and intent

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S2_S23-99-202

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-202
- **Heading:** Legislative findings and intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 23 / Chapter 99 / Subchapter 2 / Section 23-99-202

## Text

The General Assembly finds that patients should be given the opportunity to see the healthcare provider of their choice. In order to assure the citizens of the State of Arkansas the right to choose the provider of their choice, it is the intent of the General Assembly to provide the opportunity of providers to participate in health benefit plans. Acts 1995, No. 505, § 2.

The General Assembly finds that patients should be given the opportunity to see the healthcare provider of their choice. In order to assure the citizens of the State of Arkansas the right to choose the provider of their choice, it is the intent of the General Assembly to provide the opportunity of providers to participate in health benefit plans.

Acts 1995, No. 505, § 2.

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-201 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S2_S23-99-201.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-202 Legislative findings and intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S2_S23-99-202.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-203 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S2_S23-99-203.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-204 Terms of health benefit plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S2_S23-99-204.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-205 Construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S2_S23-99-205.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-206 Violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S2_S23-99-206.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-207 Civil penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S2_S23-99-207.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-208 Void provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S2_S23-99-208.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-209 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S2_S23-99-209.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-210 Healthcare provider - Adverse professional review action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T23_C99_S2_S23-99-210.md)

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