
External Resources
National Health Insurance Reform
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed recently has made significant changes to federal law regarding health insurance. Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger provides the following information to help you understand the many issues surrounding this health insurance reform legislation.
Quick answers on health insurance reform
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Glossary of Health Insurance Terms
- Near-term changes resulting from national health insurance reform: April 2010 - January 2011
Consumers
- Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan brochure
- Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan: KHIA website
- Federal Health Care Reform and Health Savings Accounts
- PPACA programs for public health and wellness
Seniors and Retirees
Small Business and Not-for-Profit
News releases/Commissioner's Corners
- New Kansas pre-existing condition insurance pool begins taking applications (July 29, 2010)
- Consumer Alert: Fake agents pitching health care coverage scams (April 6, 2010)
- Commissioner's Corner - April 2010: Insurance Department charged with protecting Kansans in health reform law
Regulatory Documents
- Rate Review Grant Application Narrative (July 7, 2010)
Several documents on this page are in pdf format.
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Kansas Insurance Commissioner