Kansas Affordable Insurance Exchange Grants Awards List

Kansas has received a Planning Grant to build its Affordable Insurance Exchange.

A summary of Kansas’ application is provided below:

State Planning Grant

Awarded September 30, 2010

Administrator: Kansas Insurance Department

Amount Awarded: $1,000,000

• Assess the health benefits Exchange function, its market potential and identified gaps that could impede viability.
• Initiate an inclusive statewide planning and communications function to foster input and participation.
• Appoint an advisory panel and work groups to coordinate efforts and identify options.
• Design an Exchange model with business rules and a supporting actuarial basis for a viable set of plans and benefits.
• Begin drafting an Exchange charter, governing structure, by-laws, and set of accountabilities.
• Address all major financial factors and cost drivers impacting the viability of an Exchange.
• Discuss infrastructure elements of the Exchange including information technology.
  

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