40-2209g. Same; establishment of business classes by carrier; limitation. From and after January 1, 1993: (a) A small employer carrier may establish a class of business only to reflect substantial differences in expected claims experience or administrative costs related to the following reasons:
(1) The small employer carrier uses more than one type of system for the marketing and sale of health benefit plans to small employers;
(2) the small employer carrier has acquired a class of business from another small employer carrier; or
(3) the small employer carrier provides coverage to one or more association groups that meet the requirements of subsection (f)(5) of K.S.A. 40-2209, and amendments thereto.
(b) A small employer carrier may establish up to nine separate classes of business under subsection (a).
(c) The commissioner may adopt rules and regulations to provide for a period of transition in order for a small employer carrier to come into compliance with subsection (b) in the instance of acquisition of an additional class of business from another small employer carrier.
(d) The commissioner may approve the establishment of additional classes of business upon application to the commissioner and a finding by the commissioner that such action would enhance the efficiency and fairness of the small employer marketplace.
History: L. 1992, ch. 200, § 6; L. 1998, ch. 174, § 9; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 22 - Uniform Policy Provisions
40-2201 Accident and sickness policy; definition.
40-2202 Same; form of policy; policies issued to nonresidents.
40-2203 Uniform policy provisions; rules and regulations for filing or submission of policies.
40-2204 Conforming to statute; construction of policies in conflict.
40-2205 Statements made in application for policy; effect.
40-2206 Notice acknowledged by insurer not waiver of rights.
40-2207 Age; limit; misstatement by insured.
40-2208 Nonapplication to certain policies.
40-2209a Applicability of 1978 amendments to K.S.A. 40-1805, 40-1905 and 40-2209.
40-2209b Small employer healthcare plans; citation; purpose of act.
40-2209c Same; application of act; construction of 40-2209.
40-2209g Same; establishment of business classes by carrier; limitation.
40-2209i Same; carrier sales solicitations, disclosures required.
40-2209j Same; actuarial certification of underwriting and rating compliance.
40-2209n Same; rules and regulations.
40-2209o Same; violations, penalties.
40-2211 Workmen's compensation; insolvency of insured.
40-2213 Prior policy, rider or endorsement.
40-2220 Coverage of loss from pre-existing conditions required, when.
40-2221a Same; notice required prior to termination; reinstatement.
40-2221b Same; when provisions of 40-2221a not applicable.
40-2222 Health coverage; jurisdiction of commissioner; exceptions.
40-2222b Same; premium tax, rate, computation, return and payment.
40-2223 Same; examination; subject to insurance laws.
40-2224 Same; disclosure to purchaser required.
40-2225 Long-term care insurance; name and citation of act.
40-2226 Same; application and construction of act.
40-2228d Same; lapse or termination of policy or certificate; requirements; notice.
40-2228e Same; reinstatement, conditions.
40-2228f Long-term care insurance prompt payment act; effective date.
40-2228h Same; claims; procedures; rules and regulations.
40-2229 Mammogram and pap smear coverage; policies to which mandated coverage applicable.
40-2231 Continuing care contracts; definitions.
40-2232 Same; provider's annual disclosure statement; contents; requirement to furnish.
40-2233 Same; annual disclosure statement, contract and annual audit; filing with commissioner.
40-2234 Same; providing form to commissioner; contents and attachments.
40-2235 Same; certificate of registration, application, fee, renewal.
40-2237 Same; change of ownership or management of provider or home.
40-2238 Same; rules and regulations.
40-2239 Small employer health benefit plans; definitions.
40-2240 Same; establishment; assistance by commissioner.
40-2241 Same; contracts with carriers; coverage options; application of 40-2209 and 40-2215.
40-2242 Same; qualification for employer participation.
40-2247 Same; exemption from insurance premium tax.
40-2248 Mandated health benefits; impact report to be submitted prior to legislative consideration.
40-2249a Same; state employee group pilot project for new mandated health benefits.
40-2252 Same; rules and regulations.
40-2254 Group accident and sickness insurance; extension of payment of benefits.
40-2255 Accident and sickness insurance; closing block of business, when.
40-2259 Genetic screening or testing; prohibiting the use of; exceptions; restrictions.
40-2260 Group health benefit plan option to establish premium only cafeteria plan.