Health Care Commission Quarterly Meetings

2009 Quarterly Meeting Schedule

Establishment:

The Kansas State Health Care Commission was created by the 1984 Legislature through the enactment of K.S.A. 75-6501 et. seq. to "develop and provide for the implementation and administration of a state health care benefits program…It may provide benefits for persons qualified to participate in the program for hospitalization, medical services, surgical services, non-medical remedial care and treatment rendered in accordance with a religious method of health and other health services." (See 2008 HCC Annual Report)

Commissioners:

Duane A. Goossen, Chair and Secretary of Administration
Sandy Praeger, Commissioner of Insurance
Nancy T. Ruoff, Current Employee from the Classified Service
Connie Hafenstine, Retiree from the Classified Service
John Staton, Representative of the General Public

Staff and Committees:

Doug Farmer, Director, State Employee Health Plan
Sally Wolters, Administrative Support for the Heath Care Commission
Jan Sides, President, Employee Advisory Committee

Related Links:

Employee Advisory Committee |
Guide to Choosing Quality Health Care |
HCC Quarterly Meetings |
KPERS |
Medicare Part D Information |
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