Healthcare (Insurance)

died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 474: Enacting the Kansas short-term, limited duration insurance act; establishing definitions, disclosure, premiums, renewal and underwriting requirements relating thereto and authorizing the commissioner of insurance to adopt rules and regulations to implement and oversee the act.

SB 474 creates a regulatory framework for Kansas short-term health insurance plans, which are temporary policies lasting up to 364 days (max 36 months total) with an annual coverage limit of $2 million. It requires insurers to clearly disclose that these plans do not cover all essential health benefits mandated by the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), including pregnancy care and mental health services, and must provide written notice in bold 12-point type. The bill mandates that short-term plans cover emergency services, hospitalization, ambulatory care, and lab services, while requiring insurers to maintain provider networks meeting federal standards for access to care. Insurers cannot charge higher premiums based on health status, and the Kansas Insurance Commissioner gains authority to enforce these rules through adopted regulations.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareEnables short-term plans excluding ACA benefits like mental health services, requiring disclosure of limited coverage rather than expanding protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2684: Providing price limits and other requirements for health benefits covering prescription insulin drugs and establishing the insulin affordability program for the uninsured.

HB 2684 requires all health insurance plans in Kansas (issued after 2026) to cover insulin medications and diabetes management devices. It limits insured people's out-of-pocket costs to $35 per month for any insulin medication and $100 for devices like glucose test strips or monitors. The bill mandates coverage for all insulin types (rapid-acting, long-acting, etc.) and diabetes self-management education. This directly affects people with diabetes who have health insurance, ensuring predictable costs for essential diabetes care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insulin coverage with $35/month cost cap, expanding access and protecting patients from high out-of-pocket costs for essential diabetes care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2730: Requiring managed care organizations to provide an explanation of benefits to KanCare and CHIP enrollees.

HB 2730 requires Kansas managed care organizations providing KanCare (Medicaid) and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) services to send enrollees a clear, written or digital explanation of benefits after healthcare visits starting January 1, 2028. This explanation must include the enrollee's name and ID, provider details, billed amount, allowed amount, and what the program paid. The bill directly affects KanCare and CHIP enrollees by making it easier for them to understand healthcare costs and coverage. It does not change current billing practices for providers but adds a new transparency requirement for enrollees. The law takes effect in 2028, with rules to be adopted by the health department before that date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires clear benefits explanations for KanCare/CHIP enrollees, enhancing transparency and patient understanding of healthcare costs, aligning with patient rights protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2668: Mandating health insurers to provide coverage for pain management services.

HB 2668 requires all Kansas health insurance plans (both individual and group) to create and submit to the Department of Insurance a plan covering non-opioid pain management services, such as non-opioid medications and non-medication options like physical therapy. Insurers must ensure their plans don't unduly favor opioid prescriptions over these alternatives. The law applies to all policies issued or renewed in Kansas starting January 1, 2027, aiming to expand access to non-opioid pain treatment options for policyholders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover non-opioid pain management services, expanding patient access to alternatives and reducing opioid dependency per bill requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Substance Abuse

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2677: Mandating health insurance plans to provide coverage and payment for hearing aids for children under the age of 18.

HB 2677 requires all Kansas health insurance plans (excluding small employer plans and limited-benefit policies) to cover hearing aids and related services for insured children under 18 with diagnosed hearing impairments, effective January 1, 2027. The coverage includes devices, evaluations, programming, repairs, ear molds, and auditory training, with a $5,000 maximum per child over 48 months. Insurers cannot deny coverage or terminate plans based on a child's hearing impairment. This applies to all plans issued, renewed, or modified in Kansas, excluding small employer group plans and certain specialized policies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for pediatric hearing aids, expanding access to essential health services without restrictions or denials based on condition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2735: Enacting the patient's right to save act to establish shared savings programs and providing for the duties and requirements of such programs.

HB 2735, the "Patient's Right to Save Act," requires health insurers in Kansas to offer voluntary shared savings programs where enrollees can earn financial incentives (minimum 25% of savings) for choosing specific lower-cost, non-emergency healthcare services like lab tests, surgery, or telehealth. These programs must be listed on an insurer’s public webpage, with incentives applied as premium reductions or deposits to health savings accounts - not as taxable income. Insurers must report program participation, savings, and service details annually to the Kansas Department of Insurance. The law directly affects health insurers (requiring program implementation and reporting) and enrollees (who may benefit from reduced costs for covered services).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill designates savings as non-taxable, providing direct tax relief to consumers through premium reductions and HSA deposits, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to offer patient incentives for lower-cost care, improving access and reducing out-of-pocket costs through premium reductions and HSA deposits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Telehealth

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 409: Requiring that a no cost-sharing requirement be imposed on insureds for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations for breast cancer.

SB 409 requires health insurance plans in Kansas to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations for breast cancer without any out-of-pocket costs (like deductibles or copays) for policyholders. This applies to exams used to evaluate suspicious findings detected during screening or other exams, as well as exams for high-risk individuals (e.g., those with family history or dense breast tissue). The law takes effect January 1, 2027, for new or renewed plans, with HSA-qualified plans still required to cover these as preventive care under federal law. It does not affect existing coverage but mandates no cost-sharing for these specific exams when provided under the defined guidelines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no cost-sharing for breast cancer diagnostic exams, expanding insurance coverage and improving patient access to critical screening services without financial barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Primary Care

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2566: Enacting the every body can move act to mandate the coverage and payment for prosthetic and orthotic devices in health insurance policies.

HB 2566, the "Every Body Can Move Act," mandates that all health insurance policies sold in Kansas must cover prosthetic and orthotic devices at the same level required by federal law (42 U.S.C. § 1395k et seq.). It directly affects insured individuals needing these devices and insurers offering health coverage in Kansas, requiring coverage for devices that meet medical needs for daily activities, physical functions (like running or swimming), and bathing. Key provisions include covering all necessary materials, user instruction, and replacements under specific conditions (e.g., physiological changes or repair costs exceeding 60% of replacement), while prohibiting denial of coverage based on disability. The law takes effect January 11, 2027, and ensures access to at least two in-network providers for these devices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for prosthetic/orthotic devices, expanding access to essential medical equipment for daily activities and physical functions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates prosthetic/orthotic coverage for all insured, directly benefiting veterans needing such devices for healthcare access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Tags People with Disabilities

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 330: Enacting the ensuring transparency in prior authorization act to impose requirements and limitations on the use of prior authorization in healthcare.

SB 330 requires insurance companies to use secure electronic systems for prior authorization requests (replacing fax or separate portals) by 2027, with strict response time limits: 2 hours for emergencies, 24 hours for urgent care, and 14 days for routine services. It prohibits prior authorization for childbirth, neonatal care, and emergency services, and mandates that authorizations for chronic conditions remain valid for the entire treatment period. The bill directly affects insurance companies (as "utilization review entities"), healthcare providers submitting requests, and patients seeking timely care. It aims to reduce delays and administrative burdens in healthcare access through standardized electronic processes and clearer timelines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates prior authorization barriers for emergencies/childbirth, mandates faster response times, and ensures chronic condition coverage continuity - directly improving patient access to care.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates secure electronic systems for healthcare authorizations, enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy standards over outdated fax methods.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2526: Establishing restrictions on the use of step therapy protocols by health insurance plans.

HB 2526 prevents health insurance plans in Kansas from requiring patients with advanced, metastatic cancer to fail on or have a history of failure with other drugs before covering FDA-approved prescription medications. It directly affects cancer patients and their insurers by banning step therapy protocols for treatments aligned with medical best practices and supported by evidence-based research. The bill applies only to drugs approved by the FDA for advanced cancer or related conditions, ensuring insurers cannot delay coverage for medically appropriate treatments. This policy change aims to reduce unnecessary treatment delays for patients facing serious illness. The bill is currently in committee after introduction on January 23, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans step therapy for advanced cancer drugs, ensuring direct coverage of FDA-approved treatments without prior failure requirements, improving patient access to necessary care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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