(a) It is the specific intent of this section and § 20-77-105 to prohibit any provider of medical services who participates in the Arkansas Medicaid program to bill or receive payment from any Medicaid-eligible person, his or her spouse, relative, guardian, or any other prospective payee for services or considerations for which payment is either payable in full or has been paid in full by the program.
(b) It is not the intent of this section and § 20-77-105 to eliminate any copayment requirement on the part of any Medicaid-eligible person or his or her payee as required or as provided for in the Arkansas state plan for Medicaid as approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
(c) It is the intent of this section and § 20-77-105 to prohibit any payment by any Medicaid-eligible person or his or her payee in excess of the rate or fee for service that the medical services provider has agreed to accept as payment in full as evidenced by written agreement or contract to participate in the program.
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