23 CAR § 143-101. Definitions

As used in this part: (1) “Covered person” means a “covered person” as defined in Arkansas Code § 23-99-403(3); (2) “Health benefit plan” means a “health benefit plan” as defined in Arkansas Code § 23-99-1103(7); (3) “Healthcare insurer” means a “healthcare insurer” as defined in Arkansas Code § 23-99-1103(8); (4) “Prescription pain medication” means any medication prescribed as treatment for pain; (5) “Prior authorization” means “prior authorization” as defined in Arkansas Code § 23-99-1103(15); (6) “Terminal illness” means an illness, a progressive disease, or an advanced disease state from which: (A) There is no expectation of recovery; and (B) Death as a result of the illness or disease is reasonably expected within six (6) months; and (7) “Utilization review entity” means a “utilization review entity” as defined in Arkansas Code § 23-99-1103(21).