The bill mandates the Department of Administration to establish written policies for the procurement of managed care organizations for the Kansas program of medical assistance. It corrects a typographical error by changing "manged" to "managed" and introduces several key provisions. These include a prohibition on the destruction of records in compliance with the Kansas Open Records Act, the adoption of a tiebreak procedure for evaluation processes, and a requirement for transparency with the legislature throughout the procurement process. Additionally, the bill establishes an appeals process overseen by a committee composed of various legislative leaders, ensuring that appeals are adjudicated according to the policies set by the Department of Administration.

The policies outlined in this bill must be adopted and implemented by July 1, 2026, and the act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book. This legislation aims to enhance the integrity and transparency of the procurement process for Medicaid services in Kansas, ensuring that all stakeholders are adequately informed and that there is a structured process for addressing disputes.