38-2003. Same; abortion exclusion; "health benefits coverage" defined. - Kansas Statutes

38-2003

Chapter 38.--MINORS Article 20.--INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN

      38-2003.   Same; abortion exclusion; "health benefitscoverage" defined.(a) (1) None of the funds appropriated to implement this act shallbeexpended for any abortion.

      (2)   None of the funds appropriated to implement this act shall be expendedforhealth benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion.

      (3)   The term "health benefits coverage" means the package of servicescovered byentities in subsection (c) of K.S.A. 38-2001 and amendments theretoauthorized to transact healthinsurance business in this state pursuant to a contract orother arrangement entered into under sections of this act.

      (b)   Thelimitations established in subsection (a) shall not apply to anabortion:

      (1)   If the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape, aggravated indecentliberties 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.