Arkansas Code Title 9. Family Law § 9-14-504. Custodial parent communication

(a) Without regard to the fact that coverage may be provided through a policy benefiting the noncustodial parent of a child or children, any insurer, health maintenance organization, self-funded group, multiple-employer welfare arrangement, or hospital or medical services corporation operating in this state shall:

(b) Any insurer, health maintenance organization, self-funded group, multiple-employer welfare arrangement, or hospital or medical services corporation operating in this state shall permit the custodial parent or the provider, with approval of the custodial parent, to submit claims for covered services without approval of the noncustodial parent and shall make payment on such claims directly to the custodial parent, the provider, or the office.