Commissioners present were Bryce Miller, Duane Nightingale, Kathleen Sebelius, Dan Stanley and Nelson Wong. Commissioner Nightingale moved for their approval. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Quarterly Statistics GHI Terry Bernatis reported on the standard quarterly statistical report, which continues to reflect the cyclical nature of membership questions and claims issues.
Fourth quarter tends to increase each year due to membership issues.
Membership inquiries are a result of open enrollment. 2000 stats indicate the change in prescription drug plan has increased inquiries compared to other 1 st quarter stats. USDs Terry Bernatis summarized the on-going activity with the USDs. To date four USDs and one community college are participating in the state of Kansas Health Benefits Plan. Osborne will join on April 1, 2000.