﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2023v5.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-11-13T16:44:04-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>450250958</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Eide Bailly LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>800 Nicollet Mall Ste 1300</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Minneapolis</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MN</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>554027033</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>480793267</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Delta Dental of Kansas Inc</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>DELT</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3162641099</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1619 N Waterfront Parkway</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>67206</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Bryce Dougherty</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>Treasurer and CFO</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3162641099</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-11-13</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>1</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>Kim Hunwardsen CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00484560</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>6122536500</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-11-13</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-10-15 13:58:12Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="7">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>Bryce Dougherty</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1619 N Waterfront Parkway</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>67206</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>337552353</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501cInd organization501cTypeTxt="4">X</Organization501cInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>www.deltadentalks.com</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1972</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>KS</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>To make possible a wider availability of oral health care by offering affordable benefits and exceptional service.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>10</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>6</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>146</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>0</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>0</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>0</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>314288128</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>324066857</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>997737</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>2028196</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>11481</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>7984</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>315297346</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>326103037</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>1340306</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>1261687</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>13585655</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>14350208</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>296619614</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>307733675</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>311545575</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>323345570</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>3751771</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>2757467</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>98070333</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>106226263</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>9922895</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>10227060</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>88147438</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>95999203</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>To make possible and facilitate a wider and more timely availability of dental care, thereby advancing the public health and the science and art of dentistry in the state of Kansas by offering affordable benefits and exceptional service to Kansans and Kansas employers.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>288168644</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>314707523</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>Dental benefits (covered charges) provided to subscribers. Delta Dental served approximately 927,309 people this year.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>14133604</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>9359334</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>The processing of dental benefit claims.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>1410312</ExpenseAmt>
        <GrantAmt>1261687</GrantAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>0</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>Grants paid out to 501(c)(3) organizations.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>303712560</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind>0</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>0</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>1</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043500001">0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043500001">1</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>1</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043500001">1</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043500001">0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>28301</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>146</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>10</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>6</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>1</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>1</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>1</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>0</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Bryce Dougherty</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>3162641099</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1619 N Waterfront Parkway</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>67206</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Gary Yager</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Chairperson</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>27995</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Ruth Teichman</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.90</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>17682</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Patrick Moriarty</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>21545</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Nick Troilo</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>21594</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Nancy Zogleman</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>19519</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Shawn Naccarato</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>20448</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Angela McClure</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>21681</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Kimberly Borchers</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>23077</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Lucynda Raben</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Vice Chairperson</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.20</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>23718</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Melinda Miner</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>19974</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Bryce Dougherty</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CFO/Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>49.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.90</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>318865</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>55759</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Dean Newton</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>President and CEO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>49.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>653506</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>62312</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Jennifer Bauer</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>49.30</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.70</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>310495</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>53253</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Sarah Patterson - Chief</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Innovation &amp; Marketing Officer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>49.80</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.20</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <KeyEmployeeInd>X</KeyEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>325164</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>39397</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Natalie Daney</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Chief Sales Officer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>49.30</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.70</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <KeyEmployeeInd>X</KeyEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>346148</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>54380</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>James Tuttle</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>COO (Jan-Nov)</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>49.40</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.60</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <KeyEmployeeInd>X</KeyEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>280768</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>49138</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Kristen Hoffman-VP Client</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Serv.(to Oct)/Interim COO(from Nov)</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>49.90</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <KeyEmployeeInd>X</KeyEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>211058</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>38642</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Preddis Sullivan</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Dental Director and EVP</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>50.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>262874</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>54403</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Stephen Peppes</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Vice President of Sales</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>48.80</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>1.20</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>321436</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>57803</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Kara Hunt</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP HR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>50.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>193736</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>26116</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Robert Ebenkamp</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP IT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>49.90</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.10</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>234950</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>38255</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Ambur Lynne Miller</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP Professional Relations</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>50.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>180812</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>28600</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Michael Ellis</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Controller (Former Officer)</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>48.80</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>1.20</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd>X</FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>214181</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>46923</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>4071226</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>604981</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>33</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>1</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>1</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Wichita Endodontics</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>12219 E Central Ave</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>672062808</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>Dental Services</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>1622533</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ICT Teeth LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>2143 N Collective Ln Suite B</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>672063506</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>Dental Services</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>1588282</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Frankenberry and Johnson DDS PA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>3101 N Cypress St</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>672264017</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>Dental Services</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>1450369</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Gage Center Dental Group PA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>1271 SW Woodhull St</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Topeka</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>666041635</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>Dental Services</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>1293363</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Jenkins &amp; Leblanc PA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>6810 Silverheel St</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Shawnee</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>662265300</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>Dental Services</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>1189354</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>562</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>Dental Services</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>524298</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>314707523</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>314707523</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>Administrative Services Plan Reve</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>524298</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>9359334</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>9359334</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>324066857</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1950463</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>1950463</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>11527049</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>11449316</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>77733</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>77733</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>77733</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>Other Income</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>7984</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>7984</ExclusionAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>7984</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>326103037</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>324066857</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>2036180</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1261687</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1261687</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2444356</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2444356</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>262136</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>262136</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8713296</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4329094</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4384202</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1244174</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>700201</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>543973</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>963580</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>559474</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>404106</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>722666</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>319419</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>403247</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>299099</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>299099</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>151203</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>151203</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>36000</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>36000</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>178847</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>178847</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6048236</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>320792</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5727444</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>987197</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>987197</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1393205</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1141016</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>252189</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3866745</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3817140</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>49605</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>191710</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>191710</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>722265</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>17974</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>704291</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>141890</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>19293</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>122597</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3436</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3436</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>546251</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>262200</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>284051</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>505694</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>505694</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Claims</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>288162314</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>288162314</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>State Premium Tax</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1209641</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1209641</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Equipment Rental &amp; Main</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>844519</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>844519</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Clearing House Expense</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>514130</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>489493</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>24637</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1931293</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>258303</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1672990</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>323345570</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>303712560</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>19633010</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>800</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>800</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5909363</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4432116</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6918913</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6648913</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2229214</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3346416</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>13410627</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>6885852</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6447675</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6524775</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>57096492</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>63933736</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>18535179</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>20627264</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>932697</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>712243</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>98070333</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>106226263</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>8739318</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>9366550</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1183577</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>860510</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>9922895</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>10227060</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>88147438</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>95999203</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>88147438</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>95999203</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>98070333</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>106226263</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>2757467</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>3002533</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>2091765</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <LandGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>1401415</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>1401415</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>7332320</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>3234989</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>4097331</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>490383</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>119773</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>370610</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>4186509</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>3531090</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>655419</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>6524775</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <Desc>Inv in Surency Life &amp; Health</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>20627264</BookValueAmt>
        <MethodValuationCd>F</MethodValuationCd>
      </OtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>20627264</TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Advanced Premium</Desc>
        <Amt>273243</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Unearned Premium</Desc>
        <Amt>321079</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Ind Product-Advanced Prem</Desc>
        <Amt>117130</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Lease Liability</Desc>
        <Amt>149058</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>860510</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>145256202</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>3002533</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <OtherRevenueAmt>-183670521</OtherRevenueAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>-180667988</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>325924190</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>178847</InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>178847</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>326103037</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>137404117</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>0</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>137404117</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>178847</InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt>
      <OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt>185762606</OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>185941453</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>323345570</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part X, Line 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Management believes that each entity has appropriate support for any tax positions taken affecting its annual filing requirements, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the consolidated financial statements. The Company would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Reclass Expense Reimbursement to Expenses on Form 990 171,431. Earnings of C Corp 2,092,085. ASC Claims Expenses Reported in Expenses on Form 990 -185,934,037.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Reclass Expense Reimbursement from Revenue on Financials -171,431. ASC Claims Expenses Reported in Revenue on Financials 185,934,037.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>1</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>AdventHealth Foundation Shawnee Mission</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>7315 E Frontage Rd</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Merriam</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>66204</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>480868859</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Botanica Inc</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>701 Amidon St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>67203</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>481007736</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>25000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Central Plains Health Care Partnership - Project Access</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1102 S Hillside St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>67211</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>481200868</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Children's Mercy Hospital</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2401 Gilham Rd</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Kansas City</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MO</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>64108</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>440605373</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>130000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Genesis Family Health</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 766</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Garden City</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>67846</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>481049519</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>0</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>6260</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>Fair Market Value</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>Supplies for 10,080 kits</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Giving the Basics - Kansas City</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>927 S 7th Street</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Kansas City</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>66105</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>453069975</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>0</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>12665</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>Fair Market Value</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>Supplies for 10,080 kits in Kansas City and 10,080 kits in Wichita</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>GraceMed Health Clinic Inc</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1150 N Broadway St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>67214</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>481159633</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>0</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>6285</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>Fair Market Value</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>Supplies for 10,080 kits</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Health Ministries Clinic Inc</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>126 Main St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Halstead</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>67056</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>481091875</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>0</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>6343</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>Fair Market Value</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>Supplies for 10,080 kits</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Heartland Community Health Center</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1312 W 6th Street</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Lawrence</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>66044</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>481221800</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>0</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>6280</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>Fair Market Value</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>Supplies for 10,080 kits</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HNC Living Foundation</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>8100 Newton St Suite 100</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Overland Park</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>66204</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>464214254</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>255000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Johnson County Christmas Bureau Association</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 14786</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Lenexa</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>662854786</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>480884400</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>0</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>6401</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>Fair Market Value</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>Supplies for 10,080 kits</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Kansas City Sports Commissions - WIN for KC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1100 Walnut Street Suite 3450B</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Kansas City</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MO</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>64106</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>431521059</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>6500</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment Bureau of Oral Health</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1000 SW Jackson St Suite 300</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Topeka</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>66612</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>481124839</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>State of Kansas</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>0</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>6381</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>Fair Market Value</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>Supplies for 10,080 kits</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Kansas Food Bank</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1919 E Douglas Ave</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>67211</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>480959213</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>0</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>17021</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>Fair Market Value</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>6,000 toothbrushes, 18,000 toothpastes, &amp; 25,200 floss for children &amp; adults</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Kansas Insurance &amp; Financial Services Education Foundation</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>815 SW Topeka Blvd</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Topeka</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>66612</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>480925186</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>State of Kansas</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Kansas Society for Children with Challenges</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>100 N Main Suite 1002</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>67202</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>480573804</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Kansas University Endowment Association (philanthropic partner of The Unive</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2330 Shawnee Mission Pkwy Suite 305</AddressLine1Txt>
          <AddressLine2Txt>MS 5004</AddressLine2Txt>
          <CityNm>Westwood</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>66205</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>480547734</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Mark Arts</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1307 N Rock Road</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>67206</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>480616251</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Oracle Health Foundation</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>8779 Hillcrest Round Dock 2048</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Kansas City</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MO</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>64138</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>431725294</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>0</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>6285</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>Fair Market Value</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>Supplies for 10,080 kits</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Oral Health Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 901</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Reston</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20190</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>770120371</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Oral Health Kansas</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>800 SW Jackson St Suite 1120</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Topeka</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>66612</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>200337278</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Prairiestar Health Center</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2700 E 30th Ave</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Hutchinson</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>67502</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>481154210</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>0</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>6240</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>Fair Market Value</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>Supplies for 10,080 kits</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Ronald McDonald House Charities of Wichita Inc</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>551 N Hillside St Suite 102</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>67214</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>480918101</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>5800</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Sedgwick County Health Department</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1900 E 9th St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>67214</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>486000798</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>Sedgwick County</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>0</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>6177</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>Fair Market Value</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>Supplies for 10,080 kits</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>5555 W Zoo Blvd</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>67212</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>486120530</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8100</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City Inc</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>4600 Starlight Rd</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Kansas City</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>64132</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>440552079</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>United Way of Greater Kansas City</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>801 W 47th St Suite 500</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Kansas City</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MO</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>64112</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>440545812</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>350000</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Vibrant Health</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>21 N 12th St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Kansas City</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>66102</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>481151382</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>0</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>5742</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>Fair Market Value</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>Supplies for 10,080 kits</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Wesley House</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>411 E 124th Street</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Pittsburg</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>66762</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>480559096</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>0</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>6431</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>Fair Market Value</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>Supplies for 10,080 kits</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Charitable Giving</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>30</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <TotalOtherOrgCnt>3</TotalOtherOrgCnt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Delta Dental of Kansas provided grants to public charities, governmental organizations, and other organizations. For each organization that receives a grant, Delta Dental of Kansas requires acceptance of the grant, the grant reporting requirements and the due date for reporting via a signed agreement letter. The Grant Reporting Package requires completion of a Narrative Report addressing the details of the project, Project Budget Summary Form (including submission of invoices if appropriate), Acknowledgement Plan and any additional components as indicated in the agreement letter.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <TravelForCompanionsInd>X</TravelForCompanionsInd>
      <WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd>1</WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd>
      <SubstantiationRequiredInd>1</SubstantiationRequiredInd>
      <CompensationCommitteeInd>X</CompensationCommitteeInd>
      <IndependentConsultantInd>X</IndependentConsultantInd>
      <Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd>X</Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd>
      <CompensationSurveyInd>X</CompensationSurveyInd>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>0</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>0</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>0</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>1</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>0</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>0</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>0</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Dean Newton</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>President and CEO</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>464750</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>178652</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>10104</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>60657</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>3600</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>717763</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Natalie Daney</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Chief Sales Officer</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>231294</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>113601</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>1253</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>52724</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>3229</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>402101</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Stephen Peppes</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Vice President of Sales</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>183677</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>137374</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>385</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>47079</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>12201</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>380716</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Bryce Dougherty</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CFO/Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>264034</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>54201</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>630</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>37756</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>19456</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>376077</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Sarah Patterson - Chief</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Innovation &amp; Marketing Officer</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>270483</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>54201</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>480</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>37742</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>3108</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>366014</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Jennifer Bauer</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>255757</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>54038</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>700</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>37389</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>17286</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>365170</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>James Tuttle</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>COO (Jan-Nov)</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>222519</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>56237</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>2012</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>38004</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>11134</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>329906</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Preddis Sullivan</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Dental Director and EVP</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>214063</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>45653</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>3158</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>38539</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>17142</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>318555</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Robert Ebenkamp</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP IT</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>192755</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>39391</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>2804</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>31501</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>7845</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>274296</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Michael Ellis</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Controller (Former Officer)</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>176449</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>36968</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>764</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>28919</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>19036</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>262136</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Kristen Hoffman-VP Client</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Serv.(to Oct)/Interim COO(from Nov)</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>154485</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>56289</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>284</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>27918</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>11853</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>250829</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Kara Hunt</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP HR</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>160366</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>32428</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>942</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>24461</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>2559</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>220756</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Ambur Lynne Miller</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP Professional Relations</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>150890</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>29616</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>306</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>21840</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>7631</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>210283</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 1a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Delta Dental of Kansas did pay for companion travel for board of directors when they attended out of town business meetings. The companion travel amount was treated as taxable compensation and is included in the board of directors' 1099-MISC.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 5</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Total revenues for Delta Dental are a factor in the management bonus payout.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleL documentId="RetDoc1042800001">
      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Raben DDS PA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </NameOfInterested>
        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>Board Member Dr. Raben &gt; 35% owner</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
        <TransactionAmt>114521</TransactionAmt>
        <TransactionDesc>Payment of Dental Services</TransactionDesc>
        <SharingOfRevenuesInd>0</SharingOfRevenuesInd>
      </BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Rose Hill General &amp; Cosmetic Dentistry</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </NameOfInterested>
        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>Board Member Dr. Troilo &gt; 35% owner</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
        <TransactionAmt>158907</TransactionAmt>
        <TransactionDesc>Payment of Dental Services</TransactionDesc>
        <SharingOfRevenuesInd>0</SharingOfRevenuesInd>
      </BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>The Dentist PA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </NameOfInterested>
        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>Board Member Dr. Miner &gt; 35% owner</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
        <TransactionAmt>205906</TransactionAmt>
        <TransactionDesc>Payment of Dental Services</TransactionDesc>
        <SharingOfRevenuesInd>0</SharingOfRevenuesInd>
      </BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleL>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Dean Newton, James Tuttle, Gary Yager, Bryce Dougherty, Jennifer Bauer, Natalie Daney, Sarah Patterson, and Dr. Lucynda Raben have a business relationship with each other. They all serve as either officers or directors of Surency Life &amp; Health Insurance Company, a related for-profit company. The officers and directors do not have stock ownership interest in the related for-profit company.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The organization has members. The membership of Delta Dental of Kansas is comprised of the dentists who have current participating agreements with Delta Dental of Kansas.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The board of directors is comprised of ten (10) members. The membership elects Four (4) board members from the corporation's participating dentists. Two (2) are appointed by the governor of the state of Kansas, and four (4) are appointed by the Commissioner of Insurance of the state of Kansas.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>There are no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing board.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>An independent accounting firm prepares the Form 990. The 990 is then reviewed by the organization's accounting personnel. Any questions or comments are addressed and any necessary changes are made. The Form 990 with all related schedules is then provided to the entire governing body for review prior to filing.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The chairperson of the board and the governance committee monitor and enforce our conflict of interest policy. Each director, officer, and key employee of Delta Dental of Kansas annually files a statement regarding conflicts of interest which exist, or which might be expected to exist, within the upcoming year. The statement discloses as fully as possible the nature of potential conflicts and the nature of the director's, officer's, or key employee's interest in the potential transaction. All statements are reviewed by the president and chairperson and may be circulated to members of the board of directors. Each director, officer, and key employee agree to answer any questions about potential conflicts they may have. If a conflict is identified, voting may be restricted.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Delta Dental of Kansas process for determining compensation for the CEO, officers, and key employees includes an annual review by a national, independent 3rd party compensation expert to benchmark for every employee in our company. The consultant uses proprietary and published market data sources to identify the relevant duties and responsibilities provided for each position. Market data is used as appropriate for each position, from local, regional, and national markets. They provided a complete report that documents the findings of market review process for our positions and their recommendation regarding the grade level of placement of the position. The Board is responsible to meet with the President/Chief Executive Officer annually to review his/her performance and to approve the President/Chief Executive Officer's annual compensation and benefits package.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Our governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part XI, line 9:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Equity Earnings of Subsidiary 2,092,085. Adjustment to Opening Net Assets Balance -320.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043500001">
      <IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp>
        <RelatedOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Surency Life &amp; Health Company</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RelatedOrganizationName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1619 N Waterfront Pkwy</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Wichita</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>67206</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>261969006</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>Insurance</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>KS</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Delta Dental of Kansas Inc</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
        <EntityTypeTxt>C</EntityTypeTxt>
        <ShareOfTotalIncomeAmt>15511586</ShareOfTotalIncomeAmt>
        <ShareOfEOYAssetsAmt>23776801</ShareOfEOYAssetsAmt>
        <OwnershipPct>1.00000</OwnershipPct>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>1</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>0</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>0</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>0</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>0</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>0</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>1</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>1</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>0</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>0</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Surency Life &amp; Health Insurance Company</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>O</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>1043210</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>Cost</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Surency Life &amp; Health Insurance Company</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>N</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>171431</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>Cost</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>