HCSF Bulletin 2026-1: New Surcharge Rates Effective January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027

This bulletin, dated August 27, 2026, is issued by Clark Shultz, Executive Director of the Health Care Stabilization Fund, to Professional Liability Insurance Companies. K.S.A. 40-3402 requires defined health care providers to obtain a base policy from an insurer of not less than $500,000 per claim, subject to not less than a $1,500,000 annual aggregate. The Board of Governors of the Health Care Stabilization Fund approved the Surcharge Rate Table for defined health care providers effective January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. The surcharge changes adopted by the Board of Governors are based on the results of an actuarial study, which included analysis of loss experience among the 24 classification groups. The bulletin provides the updated surcharge rate table and instructions for calculating surcharges for the 2027 coverage period. Health care providers and their insurers should review the new rates and ensure compliance with the updated surcharge requirements.