The bill mandates the Department of Administration to establish written policies governing the procurement of managed care organizations for the Kansas program of medical assistance. These policies must include several key components: a prohibition on the destruction of records in compliance with the Kansas Open Records Act, a tiebreak procedure for evaluation processes, a requirement for transparency with the legislature throughout the procurement process, and an appeals process overseen by a designated committee. This committee will consist of various legislative leaders from both the Senate and the House, ensuring a comprehensive approach to oversight and adjudication of appeals.

The policies outlined in the bill are required to be adopted and implemented by July 1, 2026. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book, emphasizing the urgency of establishing these guidelines to enhance the procurement process for Medicaid services in Kansas.