40-3407. Payments from fund; claim payments. (a) Except for investment purposes, all payments from the fund shall be upon warrants of the state of Kansas issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the executive director or the executive director's designee, and, with respect to claim payments, accompanied by: (1) A file stamped copy of a final judgment against a healthcare provider or inactive healthcare provider for which the fund is liable; or (2) a file stamped copy of a court approved settlement against a healthcare provider or inactive healthcare provider for which the fund is liable.
(b) For investment purposes amounts shall be paid from the fund upon vouchers approved by the chairperson of the pooled money investment board.
(c) Payments from the fund for attorney fees, expert witness fees, and other costs related to claims, including invoices, statements and other documentation thereof, shall not be subject to K.S.A. 45-218, and amendments thereto.
History: L. 1976, ch. 231, § 7; L. 1994, ch. 155, § 5; L. 2014, ch. 56, § 11; L. 2019, ch. 62, § 8; May 30.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 34 - Healthcare Provider Insurance
40-3403a Termination of fund coverage; equivalent insurance required.
40-3406 Investment of health care stabilization fund moneys.
40-3407 Payments from fund; claim payments.
40-3407a Same; expenditures irrespective of time liability incurred or judgment or settlement made.
40-3415 Consultation and assistance in maintaining compliance with act.
40-3417 Rules and regulations.
40-3423 Annuities purchased by fund.
40-3424 Fund liability for judgments or settlements against inactive healthcare providers.