2017 Kansas Statutes
Chapter 38 MINORS
Article 20 INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN
38-2003 Same; abortion exclusion; "health benefits coverage" defined.
38-2003. Same; abortion exclusion; "health benefits coverage" defined. (a) (1) None of the funds appropriated to implement this act shall be expended for any abortion.
(2) None of the funds appropriated to implement this act shall be expended for health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion.
(3) The term "health benefits coverage" means the package of services covered by entities in subsection (c) of K.S.A. 38-2001, and amendments thereto, authorized to transact health insurance business in this state pursuant to a contract or other arrangement entered into under sections of this act.
(b) The limitations established in subsection (a) shall not apply to an abortion:
(1) If the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child or incest; or
(2) if necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman.
History: L. 1998, ch. 125, § 3; Apr. 30.
