Recission of Obsolete Department Bulletins

Hugh McDonald SECRETARY OF COMMERCE AID * * BULLETIN NO. 9-2024 TO: Alan McClain COMMISSIONER, ARKANSAS INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ALL LICENSED INSURANCE COMPANIES, HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS, HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, FARMERS' MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATIONS, RISK RETENTION GROUPS, PURCHASING GROUPS, SURPLUS LINES BROKERS, AUTO CLUBS, AGENT, AND INSURANCE COMPANY, TRADE ASSOCIATIONS, FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES, RATE SERVICE OR ADVISORY ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES FROM: ARKANSAS INSURANCE DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: RESCISSION OF OBSOLETE DEPARTMENT BULLETINS The following Department Bulletins appear to be obsolete and are being rescinded by this Department. Bulletins: Rescinded Effective July 1, 2024, unless stated otherwise: 1-2022 Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March, 2022 Updated by Bulletin 1-2023 3-2021 Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual Updated by Bulletin 1-2022 1-2020 Notification of Pursuant to Arkansas Code 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual (APPM) as of March 2020 Updated by Bulletin 3-2021 3-2020 Quarterly Payment of Surplus Lines Premium Taxes Pursuant to Section 19 of Act 521 of 2019 Due dates ended in 2020 3A-2020 Quarterly Payment of Surplus Lines Premium Taxes Pursuant to Section 19 of Act 521 of 2019 Due dated ended in 2020 4-2020 New Address for the Arkansas Insurance Department Replaced by Bulletin 4A-2020 5-2020 Plan Year 2021 Requirement for Certification of Qualified Health Plan, Stand Alone Dental Plan, and requirements for ACA- Compliant, Off-Marketplace Health Plan Submissions Updated by Bulletin 10-2021 6-2020 State COVID-19 Health Emergency Rescinded by 20-2020 7-2020 Pharmacy Benefit Managers and the State Price Gouging Law Rescinded by 20-2020 8-2020 Suspension of Random Audits of Pharmacists Rescinded by 20-2020 10-2020 Suspension of Consumer Signature Requirement for Pharmacist Services Rescinded by 20-2020 Arkansas Department of Commerce Arkansas Insurance Department 1 Commerce Way, Suite 102 . Little Rock, AR 72202 INSURANCE.ARKANSAS.GOV 11-2020 Extension of Insurance Producer License Renewals and Continuing Education Requirements Rescinded by 20-2020 12-2020 Cancellation Moratorium for Employment Disruption Rescinded by 20-2020 13-2020 Reimbursement for Telemedicine Rescinded by 20-2020 14-2020 Severe Storms and Tornados of March 28, 2020 Rescinded by 20-2020 14A-2020 Severe Storms and Tornados of March 28, 2020 Rescinded by 20-2020 15-2020 Payment Audits/Overpayment Recoveries of Hospitals and Healthcare Providers during COVID-19 Emergency Rescinded by 20-2020 16-2020 Suspension of on-site audits by Title Insurers Rescinded by 20-2020 17-2020 2020 Company Appointment for Renewals for Producers Updated by Bulletin 4-2021 18-2020 Complying with Regulatory Requirements during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Expired 19-2020 Windstorm and Hail Claims Replaced by 19A-2020 21-2020 45-day Cancellation Moratorium for certain Policyholders affected by the COVID-19 Emergency Expired 22-2020 COVID-19 Emergency Bulletin on Regulatory Compliance and Licensing Expired 23-2020 COVID-19 Emergency Bulletin affecting Hospitals and Healthcare Providers Expired 24-2020 COVID-19 Emergency Bulletin affecting Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Pharmacy Services Expired 25-2020 Suspension of on-site Audits by Title Insurers Expired 26-2020 Extension of COVID-19 Related Bulletins Issued Under Executive Order 20-03, as Amended by Executive Orders 20-25 and 20-37 Expired 27-2020 Ambulatory Surgery Centers Declaratory Petition Expired Public comment period 28-2020 Moratorium on Cancellation for certain policyholders affected by the COVID-19 Emergency Expired 28A-2020 Moratorium on Cancellation for certain policyholders affected by the COVID-19 Emergency Expired 29-2020 Extension of Portions of COVID-19 Related Bulletins issued under Executive Order 20-03, as Amended by Executive Order 20-25, 20- 378 and 20-45 Expired 30-2020 Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association (ARRUA) Updated by Bulletin 5-2021 31-2020 Waiver of Prior Authorization for Post-Acute Care Expired 32-2020 Complying with Regulatory Requirements during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Expired 1-2019 Notification of Pursuant to Arkansas Code 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual (APPM) as of March 2019 Updated By Bulletin 1-2020 2-2019 Plan Year 2020 Requirement for Certification of Qualified Health Plan, Stand Alone Dental Plan, and requirements for ACA- Compliant, Off-Marketplace Health Plan Submissions Updated by Bulletin 5-2020 3-2019 2019 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers Updated by Bulletin 17-2020 4-2019 Storms and Flooding beginning May 21, 2019 Expired Page 12 4A-2019 Storms and Flooding beginning May 21, 2019 Expired 13-2019 Mandatory use of Opt-ins for Filing and paying Surplus Lines Insurance Premiums Taxes Replaced by 15-2019 14-2019 Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association (ARRUA) Updated by Bulletin 30-2020 2-2018 Notification pursuant to Ark Code 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual (APPM) as of March 2018 Updated by Bulletin 1-2019 4-2018 2019 Plan Year Requirement for Qualified Health Plan, Stand Alone Dental Plan Certification, and requirements for ACA-Compliant, Off-Marketplace Health Plan Submissions Updated by Bulletin 2-2019 5-2018 2018 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers Updated by Bulletin 3-2019 7-2018 Arkansas Healthcare Transparency Initiative, Date Submission Guide Modification Expired Public Comment Period 10-2018 Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association (ARRUA) Updated by Bulletin 14-2019 1-2017 NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedure Manual Update Updated by Bulletin 2-2018 3-2017 2018 Plan year Requirements for Qualified Health Plan Certification Updated by Bulletin 4-2018 4-2017 2017 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers Updated by Bulletin 5-2018 5-2017 Storms of April and May 2017 Expired in July 2017 5A-17 Storms of April and May 2017 to include additional counties Expired in July 2017 5B-2017 Storms of April and May 2017 to Include Additional Counties Expired in July 2017 12-2017 Arkansas APCD Data Submission Guide Modification Expired Public Comment Period 13-2017 2017 Arkansas Legislation Pertaining to Insurance Outdated Information 14-2017 2018 Plan Year Rate Filing Requirements Amendment — Requirement for Certification of Qualified Health Plan, Stand Alone Dental Plan and requirements for ACA-Compliant, Off-Marketplace Health Plan Submissions Updated by Bulletin 4-2018 17-2017 Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association (ARRUA) Updated by Bulletin 10-2018 17A-2017 Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association (ARRUA) Updated by Bulletin 10-2018 1-2016 Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March 2016 Updated by Bulletin 1-2017 3-2016 2017 Plan Year Requirements for Qualified Health Plan Certification Updated by Bulletin 3-2017 5-2016 Arkansas Healthcare Transparency Initiative, Data Submission Guide Modification— HIRR Expired Public Comment Period 6-2016 2016 Company Appointment of Producers — Renewals and Termination Updated by Bulletin 4-2017 12-2016 Filing and Paying Annual Insurance Premium Taxes, Antifraud Fees, and Companies Financial Regulation Fee (CFRF) Rescinded by Bulletin 7-2022 13-2016 Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association Updated by Bulletin 17A-2017 Page 13 1-2015 2015 Plan Year Requirements for Qualified Health Plan Quality Rating Pilot in the Arkansas Federally - Facilitated Partnership Marketplace Updated by Bulletin 1-2016 3A-2015 2016 Plan Year Requirements for Qualified Health Plan Certification Updated by Bulletin 1-2015 4-2015 Notification Pursuant to ACA § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March 2015 Updated by Bulletin 1-2016 5-2015 Filing Procedures for Compliance with the Provisions of Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 Expired in December 2020 7-2015 2015 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers Updated by Bulletin 6-2016 9-2015 2015 Arkansas Legislation Pertaining to Insurance Outdated information 10-2015 Arkansas State Specific Continuing Education and Training Requirements Upon Annual Renewal of Exchange Licensure Updated by Bulletin 9-2016 12-2015 Arkansas Insurance Agency License Renewal for Producers Expired in October 2015 16-2015 Assessment By Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association Updated by Bulletin 13-2016 3-2014 Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March, 2014 Updated by Bulletin 4-2015 5-2014 "2014 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers" Updated by Bulletin 7-2015 9-2014 2015 Plan Year Requirements for Qualified Health Plan Certification in the Arkansas Federally - Facilitated Partnership Marketplace Updated by Bulletin 3A-2015 10-2014 Storms of April 27, 2014 Expired after 60 days 15-2014 Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association Updated by Bulletin 5-2014 2-2013 Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March, 2013 Replaced by Bulletin 3-2014 3-2013 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH PLAN CERTIFICATION IN THE ARKANSAS FEDERALLY- FACILITATED PARTNERSHIP EXCHANGE Replaced by Bulletin 9-2014 3B-2013 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH PLAN CERTIFICATION IN THE ARKANSAS FEDERALLY - FACILITATED PARTNERSHIP EXCHANGE Replaced by Bulletin 9-2014 4-2013 2013 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers Replaced by Bulletin 5-2014 13B-2013 Depreciation of Labor Prohibited Rescinded by Bulletin 5-2017 15-2013 2013 Arkansas Legislation Pertaining to Insurance Outdated Information 17-2013 Insurance Companies and Health Maintenance Organizations Offering Individual Policies or Contracts Exclusively Off the Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchange) Expired September 30, 2013 20-2013 Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association (ARRUA) Replaced by Bulletin 9-2014 21-2013 Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. 23-63-216 (b) and (c) Regarding Annual Filing of the Market Conduct Annual Statement for Certain Insurers Expired April 30, 2014 Page I 4 1-2012 Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March, 2012 Replaced by Bulletin 2-2013 2-2012 2012 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers Replaced by Bulletin 4-2013 5-2012 Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 23-3-216 (b) and (c) Regarding Annual Filing of the Market Conduct Annual Statement for Certain Insurers Expired April 30, 2013 7-2012 Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association Replaced by Bulletin 20-2013 1-2011 Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code. Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March, 2011 Replaced by Bulletin 1-2012 2-2011 2011 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers Replaced by Bulletin 2-2012 3-2011 2011 Arkansas Legislation Pertaining to Insurance Outdated information 4A-2011 Premium Moratorium for Policyholders in Impacted Areas Expired after 60 days 9-2011 Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association (ARRUA Form Attached) Replaced by Bulletin 7-2012 2-2010 2010 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers Replace by Bulletin 2-2011 3-2010 Notification Pursuant to Ark. Code. Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual ("APPM") as of March, 2010 Replaced by Bulletin 1-2011 5-2010 Rule 82 (4 Hour Annual Annuity Training Requirement) Rule was updated in 2020/ Replaced by 34-2020 10-2010 Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Assessment Replaced by Bulletin 9-2011 2-2009 2009 Company Appointment Renewals for Producers Replaced by Bulletin 2-2010 3-2009 Ark. Code Ann. § 23-63-613 of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices & Procedures Manual ("APPM") March, 2009 Replaced by Bulletin 3-2010 6-2009 2009 Arkansas Legislation Pertaining to Insurance Outdated Information 11-2009 Rule 82, Suitability in Annuity Transactions Rule was updated in 2020/ Replaced by 34-2020 16-2009 Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association Replaced by Bulletin 2-2010 8-2008 NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARK. CODE ANN. § 23-63-613 OF PUBLICATION OF NAIC ACCOUNTING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL ("APPM") AS OF MARCH, 2008 Replaced by 3-2009 10-2008 Assessment by Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association Replaced by 16-2009 1-2007 Availability of On-Line Producers Appointment and Cancellation Outdated Information/ no longer use LEO 3-2007 NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARK. CODE ANN. § 23-63-613 OF PUBLICATION OF NAIC ACCOUNTING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL ("APPM") AS OF MARCH, 2007 Replaced by Bulletin 8-2008 4-2007 2007 Arkansas Legislation Pertaining to Insurance Outdated Information 6-2007 Arkansas Rule Risk Underwriting Assessment Replaced by Bulletin 10-2008 4-2006 2006 Company Appointment Renewals for Procedures Replaced by Bulletin 2-2007 6-2006 2006 Emergency Rule 50 "Producers' Continuing Educations" Effective 6-15-06 Rule was updated in 2016 Page I 5 1-2005 Notification Under Ark. Code Ann. §23-63-613 Of Publication of NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual (APPM) As of March, 2005 Replaced by Bulletin 3-2007 3-2005 Act 1948 Of 2005 — Pre-Licensing Education Hours for Insurance Agents, Brokers and Producers — Effective on And After August 12, 2005 Rule was updated in 2016 4-2005 2005 Arkansas Legislation Outdated information 10-2005 Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Assessment Updated by Bulletin 6-2007 13-2005 Adoption of Emergency Rule 23 "Property, Casualty and Marine Rate and Form Filings" Rule was updated in 2006 1-2004 Reporting Requirements Under Regulation 76 "Arkansas External Review Regulation" Rescinded by Bulletin 6-2021 2-2004 Annual And Quarterly Statement Requirements Under Ark. Code Ann. §23-63-216, Et Al, Commencing January 1, 2004. Expired in 2004 5-2004 Repeal and Rescission of Rule and Regulation 8 Rule Repealed 7-2004 NOTIFICATION UNDER ARK. CODE ANN. §23-63-613 OF NEWLY PUBLISHED NAIC ACCOUNTING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL AS OF MARCH 2004 (APPM) Replaced by Bulletin 1-2005 12-2004 ARRUA Assessment Replaced by 10-2005 1-2003 Notification Under Ark. Code Ann. §23-63-613 Of Effective Date of Newly Published March 2003 NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual (APPM) Replaced by Bulletin 7-2004 10A-2003 Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Assessment Replaced by Bulletin 12-2004 8-2002 Notification Under Ark. Code Ann. §23-63-613 (Rep. 2001): Adoption of Published NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual (APPM), Edition as Of March, 2002 Replaced by Bulletin 1-2003 8-2001 2001 Arkansas Legislation Outdated Information 1-2000 Adoption of Rule and Regulation 43 "Unfair Claims Settlement Practices" Rule was updated in 2015 1-1999 Department Agent Omnibus Act 657 of 1999 Outdated Information 2-1999 Department Omnibus Act 881 of 1999 Outdated information 3-1999 1999 Arkansas Legislation Outdated Information 9-1999 Adoption Of Revised Rule and Regulation 27 "Minimum Standards for Medicare Supplement Polices" Rule was updated in 2018 14-1999 Urgent Bulletin Relating to the Hagan Agency Outdated Information/No longer Licensed 15-1999 Readoption of Rule and Regulations 50 "Agents Continuing Education" Effective 11-10-1999 Rule was updated in 2016 20-1999 Adoption of Revised Rule and Regulation 57 "Insurance Department Administrative Regulatory Fee" Rule was updated in 2018 6-98 Changes in Regulation Z, Federal Truth in Lending Act: Facilitating Lender's Solicitation and Sale of Guaranteed Asset Protect (GAP) Contracts or Loan Addendums to Debtors Superseded by 2-2008 9-98 Internet Processing of Company Appointments Outdated information does not use COSMOS Page 16 5-96 Renewal of Agent/Agency Appointments Outdated Information dates expired in 1996 5-89 Delinquent Filing of Reports and/or Tax Payments as to Surplus Lines Insurance Rule was updated in 2010 7-89 Medicare Supplement Insurance Premium Rate Filing Premium Rate Filings Rule was updated in 2018 11-88 Arkansas Act 197 of 197 / RESCINDED, SUPERCEDED AND REPLACED BY 15-2009 RESCINDED, SUPERCEDED AND REPLACED BY 15-2009 6-87 Act 197 of 1987 RESCINDED, SUPERCEDED AND REPLACED BY 15-2009 13-87 Act 1033 of 1987 Outdated Information/ Rule was updated in 2019 20-87 Replacement of Form SL-5 (Ed 5/85) as an Exhibit to Rule and Reg 24 with Form SL-5 (Ed 10/87) Rule was updated in 2010 6-82 Rule and Reg 18- Appendix Section 1C Rule was updated in 2003 4-79 Individual Disability Insurance Rate Filings Outdated Information Any questions or concerns feel free to contact the Legal Division at 501-371-2820 or via email insurance.legal arkansas.gov. 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