Does a Home Office location applying for inclusion on ARC's Agency List today have to employ an ARC Specialist Qualifier (ASQ) at its location?

Does a Home Office location applying for inclusion on ARC's Agency List today have to employ an ARC Specialist Qualifier (ASQ) at its location?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only for large agencies
• D. Not required

Answer: (A)

ARC requires that any location applying to be included on the Agency List have a staff member who holds an ARC Specialist Qualifier at that location. The ASQ demonstrates formal knowledge of ARC procedures—how to prepare and submit ticket data, handle settlements, and comply with ARC rules—which ensures the applying home office can accurately and consistently meet ARC standards. Having an ASQ at the home office provides a qualified point of contact for ARC and helps protect the integrity of the reporting process. This requirement applies to the home office that is applying today, regardless of agency size or other factors. That’s why the correct choice is that it must employ an ARC Specialist Qualifier at the location.

ARC requires that any location applying to be included on the Agency List have a staff member who holds an ARC Specialist Qualifier at that location. The ASQ demonstrates formal knowledge of ARC procedures—how to prepare and submit ticket data, handle settlements, and comply with ARC rules—which ensures the applying home office can accurately and consistently meet ARC standards. Having an ASQ at the home office provides a qualified point of contact for ARC and helps protect the integrity of the reporting process.

This requirement applies to the home office that is applying today, regardless of agency size or other factors. That’s why the correct choice is that it must employ an ARC Specialist Qualifier at the location.