Proof of Coverage Compliance Guide—Arkansas

NCCI Proof of Coverage Start Date

07/01/05

State Contact Information

Arkansas Workers Compensation Commission
P.O. Box 950
Little Rock, AR 72203-0950

Contact Name: Carl Bayne
Tel: (501) 682-2497
Fax: (501) 682-2494
e-mail: cbayne@awcc.state.ar.us

How NCCI Provides
Data To State

POC Online Inquiry

Policies—Compliance Requirements

Due within 20 days after the Policy Effective Date. IAIABC Form POC1 (as a Binder) may be submitted if the policy will not be issued within 20 days after the Policy Effective Date. (This doesn't eliminate the need to submit the policy.)

Cancellation—Compliance Requirements

For mid-term cancellations:

• All cancellations must be mailed to the employer and are due 30 days prior to the Cancellation Effective Date
• Nonpayment cancellations must be mailed to the employer and are due 10 days prior to the Cancellation Effective Date

Arkansas is not a continuous coverage state; Nonrenewal Cancellations are not required.

Reinstatements— Compliance Requirements

Reinstatement must be submitted within 30 days of the Cancellation Effective Date. Otherwise, a new policy must be issued.

FEIN—Compliance Requirements

Required.

Fines—Compliance Requirements

No fines are assessed for late reporting or missing data.

Appeals—Compliance Requirements

No appeals process is in place, as no fines are assessed.