40-19a02. Organization; purposes; function as administrative agent for group programs. Nonprofit corporations may be organized for the purpose of entering into contracts with participating dentists to provide or administer professional service for subscribers on such bases as may be designated in the corporation's contracts with purchasing groups, individuals and government agencies. Such corporations may provide service or indemnity benefits. Compensation for professional services shall be either on a scheduled basis or on the basis of usual, customary and reasonable charges. Inherent in the authority provided hereby is the right of any such corporation to function as an administrative agent with respect to any group dental care program installed by a private organization for its employees or members, or with respect to any dental care program initiated by any local, state or federal governmental body.
History: L. 1972, ch. 174, ยง 2; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 19a - Nonprofit Dental Service Corporations
40-19a02 Organization; purposes; function as administrative agent for group programs.
40-19a03 Membership of corporation; participating agreements from dentists; board of directors.
40-19a04 Contracts; authorization.
40-19a05 Certificate of authority; conditions.
40-19a06 Subscription agreements.
40-19a08 Subscription charges.
40-19a09 Advance of money; reports.
40-19a10 Insurance code sections applicable; medicaid coverage.
40-19a11 Disbursement limitations; administrative expenses defined.
40-19a12 Surplus; how distributed.