054.00.117-6. Certificate of Authority Application
AR ADC 054.00.117-6Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: September 25, 2017
Effective: September 25, 2017
Ark. Admin. Code 054.00.117-6
054.00.117-6. Certificate of Authority Application
An RBPO may apply for a certificate of authority on a form prescribed by the Commissioner. Each application for a certificate of authority shall be verified by an officer or authorized representative of the applicant. If no form application is available by the Arkansas Insurance Department, an RBPO may apply for a certificate of authority in writing to the Commissioner, and, in the request for a certificate of authority, provide the following information:
(2) A list of the names, addresses and official positions of the person who are to be responsible for the conduct of the affairs of the applicant, including all members of the board of the directors, board of trustees, executive committee, or other governing board or committee, the principal officers in the case of a corporation, and the partners or members in the case of a partnership or association.
i. An explanation of the techniques to be implemented to ensure continuity of care or benefits for all enrolled Medicaid beneficiaries should the RBPO incur a change in its providers, geographical area or become financially impaired or insolvent. Explain or describe the extent to which enrolled Medicaid beneficiaries are assured continuity of care by Medicaid in the event of change of its providers, geographical area, or due to the circumstance that the RBPO becomes financially impaired to provide contracted services, substantially equivalent to the requirements in Ark. Code Ann. § 23-76-118.
j. An explanation of the plan by the RBPO to assure or protect payment to contracted or participating providers of the RBPO, including subcontracted providers in the plan, for services provided should the RBPO become financially insolvent. Such measures and protections may include access to additional capital, stop-loss insurance, business interruption insurance, etc.
k. A current audit report, if available, certified by an independent certified public accountant, of the applicant's financial condition, or current financial information on a SAP basis, attested to by an officer of the RBPO applicant. In addition, three (3) years of financial projections, including balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flow must be provided. The financial projections shall contain projected per member per month enrollment at its fiscal year end, and a concise summary of all assumptions used to generate the projections and supported by a statement of an actuarial opinion.
m. A list of the providers comprising the RBPO's provider network, including each provider's medical designation, field of practice or specialty, licensure or certification category, and a description of the RBPO's procedures for determining, on an on-going basis, that each provider is duly licensed or certified.
(5) Provide biographical backgrounds of all proposed officers, directors, owners and organizers, and information providing confirmation of their background and experience in the management or delivery of the services to be delivered through the RBPO. Such biographical information shall be submitted on the NAIC form, Biographical Affidavit (available upon request). Any person who has managerial involvement or control of a company that underwent any adverse state or federal administrative action shall include information about the adverse administrative action.
(10) Describe how the applicant has the capability to satisfactorily manage the health care coverage issued. This confirmation is to include a detailed description of the RBPO's procedures established and implemented to ensure the maintenance of all books and records necessary to meet all reporting requirements. This requirement can be met through a third party management or administration agreement.
(11) Describe the RBPOs global payment amount awarded, or, if not available, the estimated or projected global payment amount or rates. Describe the actual or projected monthly payments or monthly reimbursement amounts under the global payment to the RBPO by Medicaid. Provide a copy of all contracts between the RBPO and Medicaid related to the RBPOs participation in the Organized Care Act program.
(14) A copy of the basic organizational document of the RBPO, such as the articles of incorporation, articles of association, partnership agreement, trust agreement or other applicable documents, and all amendments thereto; a copy of the bylaws, rules and regulations or similar document, if any, regulating the conduct of the internal affairs of the applicant.
Prior to implementing any material changes in its operations or in the coverage offered by the RBPO, the RBPO must submit to the Commissioner a written description of any material modification to its plan of operation, or a written explanation of any material changes to the information submitted in accordance with this Section. If the Commissioner does not disapprove within sixty (60) days of filing, the modification shall be deemed approved.
Credits
Adopted emergency effective May 22, 2017. Amended Sept. 25, 2017.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 054.00.117-6, AR ADC 054.00.117-6
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