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KPHA Conference September 28, 2006

KPHA Conference September 28, 2006. Support. Endorsed by the Kansas Medical Society. Endorsed by the Kansas Hospital Association. Strong support and encouragement from Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger. Eligibility Criteria. Household income below 200% federal poverty level.

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KPHA Conference September 28, 2006

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  1. KPHA Conference September 28, 2006

  2. Support • Endorsed by the Kansas Medical Society • Endorsed by the Kansas Hospital Association • Strong support and encouragement from Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger

  3. Eligibility Criteria • Household income below 200% federal poverty level • No health insurance for last 12 consecutive months

  4. Benefits • Equal to current AffordaBlue benefits • First 5 office visits ($25 co-pay) • First $300 lab/x-ray • Emergency room visits ($50 co-pay) • $1,000 / $3,000 deductible • 80/20 coinsurance ($1,000 / $3,000 maximum) • $5 million lifetime maximum • Prescription drug option ($100 / $300 deduct, 50/50)

  5. Benefits to Health Care Providers • Lowering the uninsured rate • Lowering bad debt and “chase” expenses • Keeping people out of the hospitals • Community leadership • Brand enhancement

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