Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-79-1005. Department of Human Services--Powers and duties

(1) Prepare and submit to the United States Department of Health and Human Services a request for a demonstration waiver under section 1115 of the Social Security Act,  1 describing one (1) or more statewide health insurance limited safety-net benefit packages that can be funded within existing allotments received by the state under Title XXI of the Social Security Act;  2

(2) Administer the Arkansas Safety-net Benefit Program and the Arkansas Safety-net Benefit Fund in accordance with a federally approved Health Insurance Flexibility and Accountability demonstration initiative waiver;

(3) Deposit Arkansas Employer Sponsored Insurance Fund revenues into insured interest-bearing accounts at banking institutions in Arkansas; and

(4) Expend Arkansas Safety-net Benefit Fund moneys as state matching funds in accordance with the requirements of federal healthcare programs and the Arkansas Safety-net Benefit Program.