Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. A minimum of 70 percent of all benefits eligible employees must be enrolled in the SEHP. Non-State Employers will certify their compliance with the 70 percent enrollment each year. B. Plan design and funding are determined by the HCC and are not subject to negotiation. C. The State requires Non-State Employers to sign a contract to participate for a minimum of 3 years. If the Non-State Employer qualifies for a financial option (premium ramp-up), participation in the plan is required for a minimum of five years. D. Non-State Employers may not create, maintain or provide incentives for employees not to join the SEHP. Non-State employers may not permit any exemption from participation in the SEHP for their group’s employees. This prohibition includes Internal Revenue Code Section 125 cash-out options. E. The SEHP must be considered a “core” benefit in the Non-State Employer’s cafeteria benefit plan. F. The rate of the premium contribution paid by the Non-State Employer shall at least equal the rate paid by the State of Kansas for its employees. G. Non-State Employers must contribute toward, and participate in, HealthQuest, the state’s health wellness program. Each employer must provide a contact person and must participate in HealthQuest initiatives