Bill > HB2245

This bill transfers the management and administration of the state health care benefits program and the state workers compensation self-insurance fund from the Department of Administration to the Insurance Department, with the Commissioner of Insurance taking on a more central role in overseeing these programs. Specifically, the bill moves all staff, powers, duties, and functions related to these programs from the Division of State Employee Health Benefits Plan to the Insurance Department, effective July 1, 2025. All transferred employees will retain their classified status, retirement benefits, and leave balances. The bill also changes the composition of the Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission, making the Commissioner of Insurance the chairperson and giving the Commissioner administrative control over the commission's management functions. Additionally, the bill transfers all existing funds, contracts, property, and records associated with these programs to the Insurance Department and ensures that ongoing legal proceedings and claims will continue uninterrupted. The legislation modifies several existing statutes to reflect these changes, including updates to how workers compensation payments are processed and who has authority over the self-insurance fund. The changes aim to streamline administrative processes and consolidate oversight of state employee health and workers compensation programs under the Insurance Department.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2245/