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Kansas governor signs bill expanding children's health insurance eligibility
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (304+ words) SOUTHEAST KANSAS - (KOAM) - Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 271 into law, bringing significant changes to the Kansas Children's Health Insurance Program that will expand coverage to thousands more children across the state. The legislation updates the program's household income…...
Missouri warns of lawsuit abuse driving up insurance costs
3+ week, 2+ day ago (132+ words) MISSOURI (KOAM) -- The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance is warning people of lawsuit abuse. According to MCDI, lawsuit abuse is driving up insurance costs across the state, which not only can cause financial burden on families and businesses but…...
Hawley Backs Bipartisan Efforts, Multiple Plans to Address Rising Health Care Costs
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (259+ words) Missouri (KOAM) " As Congress prepares to leave Washington for the holidays, lawmakers are still working to reach an agreement on health care as Affordable Care Act subsidies face an uncertain future. "I've talked to members of both parties for months…...