Opinion ID: 2598249
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 8

Heading: The Commissioner's Appeal

Text: The Commissioner appealed the district court decision, and this we first consider. Essentially, her appeal argues that she correctly interpreted and followed K.S.A. 40-3304(d)(1)(C) and (E) and that the district court's interpretation and decision is erroneous. On February 4, 2003, the Supreme Court granted appellant's motion to substitute parties on appeal to reflect that Sandy Praeger replaced Kathleen Sebelius in her official capacity as Commissioner of Insurance. Anthem and BCBSKS cross-appealed from the district court opinion to remand the case to the Commissioner. But, as we have previously stated, based on the result we reach, we need not consider the cross-appeals. With this background, we now analyze and decide the issues raised on appeal from the Commissioner's orders.