Kansas Statutes 40-2241. Same; contracts with carriers; coverage options; application of K.S.A. 40-2209 and 40-2215
(a) Any small employer health benefit plan organized for the purposes described in Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 40-2240 and amendments thereto shall be authorized to enter into contracts with carriers for the health care insurance described in Kan. Stat. Ann. § 40-2209d, and amendments thereto, or health care providers for services on behalf of its member employees. A small employer health benefit plan may contract with more than one carrier to provide insurance.
(b) Where appropriate, the small employer health benefit plan shall provide options under which eligible employees may arrange coverage for their family members. Options for additional coverage for employees and their family members at an additional cost or premium may be provided.
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 40-2241
- 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
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Health benefit plan: means a contract for group medical, surgical, hospital or any other remedial care recognized by state law and related services and supplies. See Kansas Statutes 40-2239
- Premium: means the monthly or other periodic charge for a health benefit plan. See Kansas Statutes 40-2239
- Small employer health benefit plan: means an arrangement providing a health benefit plan for the purpose described in Kan. See Kansas Statutes 40-2239
(c) The provisions of Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 40-2209 and 40-2215, and amendments thereto, shall apply to all contracts issued under this section or the act of which this section is a part and to health benefit plans as defined in Kan. Stat. Ann. § 40-2239, and amendments thereto, and the provisions of such sections shall apply to small employer health benefit plans.