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The Kansas [Consumer Prescription Protection and Accountability Act (SB20)](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kslegislature.gov%2Fb2025_26%2Fbills%2Fdownload%2F%3Fapn%3Db2025_26%2Fyear2%2Fready_for_publication%2Fsb_20%2Fsb20_enrolled.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cebalint%40bukaty.com%7C1a780f7ebbe4427fd13c08dee818009a%7Cd4d7215470154847a517f1229e68e85a%7C0%7C0%7C639203386936701552%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Dp6R89T68bmX0S0%2F8cirvXZEM2MiEVfSIaP6yuouEy0%3D&reserved=0), adopted in April, gives the state more administrative... 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[Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/online-enrollment-why-the-right-platform-and-team-matter) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/2073866/AdobeStock_651665983_Chip%20notice.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_651665983_Chip%20notice.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/new-chip-model-notice) July 22, 2026 ## [New CHIP model notice](https://insights.bukaty.com/new-chip-model-notice) Earlier this summer, the Department of Labor issued an updated Children's Health Insurance Program [(CHIP) notice.](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/model-notice%20(10).doc) Employers that sponsor a group health plan in a state that offers premium assistance through Medicaid or CHIP must provide an annual notice to all employees informing them of the... 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[Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/eeo-1-data-collection-site-remains-closed) 0 [![https://2073866.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/2073866/2026/2026%20Spring%20news%20you%20can%20use/AdobeStock_1054879378%20%281%29HIPAA%20penalty%20increases%20for%202026.jpg](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2026/2026%20Spring%20news%20you%20can%20use/AdobeStock_1054879378%20(1)HIPAA%20penalty%20increases%20for%202026.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/hipaa-penalty-increases-for-2026) April 28, 2026 ## [HIPAA penalty increases for 2026](https://insights.bukaty.com/hipaa-penalty-increases-for-2026) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has increased civil monetary penalties for violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules for 2026. These inflation-adjusted penalties reinforce the importance of strong compliance... 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