Quesiton: 1. Discuss the sources of health insurance coverage in Kansas state for the following groups:
• Seniors age 65 and older
• Children younger than 18
• Low-income families with at least one child, whose family income is below 133% of the Federal Poverty Level
• The self-employed
• Employees of large companies (more than 100 employees)
• Employees of small businesses
• Part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees
• The unemployed
• College students
2. Discuss whether the groups listed above need to contribute to the premiums of their health insurance.
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