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Missouri and Kansas families pay nearly 10% of their income on employer-provided health insurance

The Beacon (Meg Cunningham)

 

Feb. 17, 2026 — In Kansas, 9.9% of household income went toward premiums and deductible costs, a new report from the Commonwealth Fund found. Linda Sheppard, KHI strategy team leader, is quoted in this article.

 

Kansas ACA Enrollment Drops, but Not as Much as Experts Feared

Kansas Public Radio

Feb. 10, 2026 — The number of Kansans enrolled in the Affordable Care Act marketplace this year decreased, but not as much as experts thought it would following the expiration of enhanced tax credits. KHI Strategy Team Leader Linda J. Sheppard, J.D., is quoted in the article.

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Harvest hubs taking root across Kansas 

The Journal (Stan Finger)

 

Jan. 28, 2026 — Harvest hubs offer potential new revenue streams and economic development opportunities for local farmers. Locally grown food can help people eat healthier too. A KHI report is cited in this article.

 

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