(a)
- (1) Two (2) or more qualified individuals, qualified families, or qualified groups may make application for a certificate of approval to the Insurance Commissioner in order to form a qualified trust pursuant to Acts 1991, No. 238, and this part.
- (2) Such trust may exist solely for the purpose of obtaining minimum basic benefit policies.
(b) All applicants for a certificate of approval under this section shall make application on the forms provided by the commissioner and shall submit the following:
- (1) A copy of the trust agreement to be signed by all members of the trust;
- (2) A copy of any agreements with third parties to administer the trust;
- (3) A plan of management including the method of collection and billing for premiums, administrator fees, and other expenses of the trust;
- (4) A copy of the proposed master basic benefit policy; and
- (5) A copy of the form of enrollment or certificate to be issued to the trust members evidencing coverage.
- (c) All administrators of trusts organized under this part shall comply with the provisions of Arkansas Code §§ 23-92-201 – 23-92-208 in the manner as those third-party administrators covered under such Arkansas Code provisions.
(d)
- (1) Upon receipt of approval from the commissioner, the trust shall be allowed to conduct its business.
- (2) Any trust wishing to make a modification of the information required in 23 CAR § 107-103(1) shall file a request for approval with the commissioner prior to instituting the requested change.