Arkansas § 9-14-232 - Healthcare coverage.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-14-232 — Healthcare coverage., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-14-232. Healthcare coverage.
In all cases in which the support and care of any children are involved, the court may: Order either parent to secure and maintain healthcare coverage for the benefit of the children when healthcare coverage is available or becomes available to the parent at a reasonable cost; and Allocate the cost of coverage between the parents. When the noncustodial parent has secured such coverage, the signature of the custodial parent, indicated as such, shall be a valid authorization to the coverage provider or insurer for the purposes of processing a payment to the children's health services provider. An order for healthcare coverage shall operate as an assignment of all benefit rights to require the insurer or coverage provider of the healthcare coverage to pay benefits for services rendered to the children to the custodial parent or to the children's health services provider.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-14-232
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-14-232 cover?
Section 9-14-232 ("Healthcare coverage.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 9-14-232?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-14-232" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 9-14-232 apply to my situation?
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