There are steps you can take today to prepare for tomorrow. Many of the market changes go into effect in 2014, ultimately revealing a changed benefits landscape not only for health insurance issuers but for the employer as well. This information serves as a guide for you and your benefits management team allowing you to be prepared when more key provisions of the reform legislation become effective.

As full implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (known more generally as health care reform) draws near, we know that our members and Kansas consumers will seek more information about what this law means for them and their families. We hope that the information in this section helps you with your research.