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News Flash

Senate Bill 163 Passes

SB 163, "Health Insurance, Mandate Lite Health Benefits Plan" (short title) passes in the Senate.

SB 163 received bipartisan support with 38-Yes, 1-No, 1-Present. The bill is on its way to the House.

The legislators, both democrats and republicans, recognize the unintended consequences of the 3:1 age banding pricing in the Affordable Care Act. Without this mandate lite policy, Kansans under the age of 35 who purchase on the individual market, or work for an employer with less than 50 employees, could see a 50% rate increase.