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Senate overrides governor on tax subtraction for health-care sharing ministries
Summary
The Kansas Senate voted to pass SB 368 notwithstanding Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto, approving a state tax subtraction for health-care sharing ministries capped at $5,000 per individual ($10,000 per family). Supporters called the change a voluntary choice; opponents warned of fraud risks and urged permanent, regulated options such as Medicaid expansion.
The Kansas Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 368 notwithstanding a veto by Gov. Laura Kelly, approving a new state tax subtraction for health-care sharing ministries after a floor debate on March 26, 2026.
Senator Pack (Montgomery) moved the body to pass the bill despite the governor’s objections, describing it as a voluntary, limited subtraction that would treat health-care sharing ministries similarly to insurance for tax purposes. “There are limitations on the subtraction modification… cannot exceed $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for a family,” the…
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