Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 40-2209j

  • Carrier: means an insurance company, medical or hospital service corporation, medical and hospital service corporation or health maintenance organization which holds a valid certificate of authority from the insurance commissioner. See Kansas Statutes 40-2239
  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of insurance. See Kansas Statutes 40-2227

From and after January 1, 1993: Compliance with the underwriting and rating requirements contained in this act shall be demonstrated through actuarial certification. Carriers offering health benefit plans to small employers shall on or before March 15 file annually with the commissioner an actuarial certification stating that the underwriting and rating methods of the carrier:

(a) Comply with accepted actuarial practices;

(b) are uniformly applied to health benefit plans covering small employers; and

(c) comply with the provisions of this act.