Bill
Bill > HB2074
KS HB2074
KS HB2074Requiring coverage of preexisting conditions by individual accident and sickness insurance policies.
summary
Introduced
01/24/2019
01/24/2019
In Committee
01/24/2019
01/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/21/2020
05/21/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning accident and sickness insurance; relating to 2 individual policies; requiring coverage of preexisting conditions; 3 amending K.S.A. 40-2257 and repealing the existing section. 4 5
AI Summary
This bill amends Kansas law to require individual accident and sickness insurance policies to cover pre-existing conditions. Specifically, it prohibits insurers from excluding or limiting coverage for pre-existing conditions, with some exceptions. The bill also outlines the conditions under which insurers can non-renew or discontinue individual policies, such as for non-payment of premiums or fraud. The bill aims to ensure that individuals with pre-existing medical conditions have access to affordable health insurance coverage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (18)
Jason Probst (D)*,
John Alcala (D),
David Benson (D),
Stephanie Clayton (D),
Gail Finney (D),
Eileen Horn (D),
Annie Kuether (D),
Cindy Neighbor (D),
K.C. Ohaebosim (D),
Brett Parker (D),
Jeff Pittman (D),
Susan Ruiz (D),
Jerry Stogsdill (D),
Freda Warfield (D),
Brandon Whipple (D),
Valdenia Winn (D),
Brandon Woodard (D),
Rui Xu (D),
Last Action
House Died in Committee (on 05/21/2020)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/hb2074/ |
| BillText | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/documents/hb2074_00_0000.pdf |
Loading...