FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
See HCR addendum page. -Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 -State Oversight of Premium Increases: S 3078 and HR4757 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010; federal rate review; HR 4700 Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges; state exchanges; -Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rule of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited -Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations -Dependent Health Insurance Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; BCBS commitment to cover individuals up to age 26 on their parents health insurance; HR5200 "FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act"; Child only insurance policies. -Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing condition for children; guaranteed issue for children under the age of 19 -Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits" -Rescissions and Patient Protections: Open enrollment period; adverse selection implications -Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Health Care Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Adequate Insurer Reserve Levels -Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; Evidence Based Care; Health Care Delivery System Reforms; Childhood Obesity. -Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation -Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Health Care; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate; MEWAs
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
See HCR addendum page. -Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 -State Oversight of Premium Increases: S 3078 and HR4757 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010; federal rate review; HR 4700 Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges; state exchanges; -Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rule of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited -Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations -Dependent Health Insurance Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; BCBS commitment to cover individuals up to age 26 on their parents health insurance; HR5200 "FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act" -Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing condition for children; guaranteed issue for children under the age of 19 -Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits" -Rescissions and Patient Protections: Open enrollment period; adverse selection implications -Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Health Care Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Adequate Insurer Reserve Levels -Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; Evidence Based Care; Health Care Delivery System Reforms -Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation -Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Health Care; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate; MEWAs - OPM Legislative proposal on FEHBP Subrogation and Reimbursement.
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
See HCR addendum page. -Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 -State Oversight of Premium Increases: S 3078 and HR4757 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010; federal rate review; HR 4700 Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges; state exchanges; -Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rule of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations -Dependent Health Insurance Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; BCBS commitment to cover individuals up to age 26 on their parents health insurance; HR5200 "FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act" -Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing condition for children; guaranteed issue for children under the age of 19 -Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits" -Rescissions and Patient Protections: Open enrollment period; adverse selection implications -Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Health Care Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits -Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; Evidence Based Care; Health Care Delivery System Reforms -Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication -Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Health Care; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate; MEWAs -HR 2517, "Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009", regarding all provisions.
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.5200, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S.3341, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R.5179, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that family coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program remains available with respect to an otherwise eligible child of a Federal employee or annuitant until that child attains 26 years of age.
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retiress to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. H.R. 3631: Amend title XVIII to provide for the application of a consistent Medicare Part B premium for all Medicare beneficiaries in a budget neutral manner for 2010. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 5200 and S. 3341: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010. Supported including Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) Payments.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| VA |
| James P. Moran | Democratic | VA |
| Joe Courtney | Democratic | CT |
| Joe Sestak | Democratic | PA |
| John P. Sarbanes | Democratic | MD |
| Kathleen Dahlkemper | Democratic | PA |
| Laura Richardson | Democratic | CA |
| Rush Holt | Democratic | NJ |
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1, HR 1804, HR 1266, HR 626, HR 2978, Hr 958, HR 958, HR 1256, HR 673, HR 2647, HR 2847, HR 3183, HR 3326, HR 3170, HR 2996, HR 3082, HR 2736, HT 235, HT 949, HT 413, HR 3509, HR3962, HT 3182, HR5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 4899, HR1722, s 560, s 1390, s507, s 354, s 1436, s1432, s 1407, s 924, s 484, s362, s 252, fiscal 2011 budget res, Hr 4489, HR 4865, s 3341, s 1611, s 167, HR 1139, S 132, HR 1022, HR 970, S 714, HR 3695, HR 4104, S 1132, HR 242
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1, HR 1804, HR 1266, HR 626, HR 2978, HR 958, HR 1256, HR 673, HR 2647, HR 2847, HR 3183, HR 3186, HR 3326, HR 3170, HR 2996, HR 3082, HR 2736, HR 413, HR 235, HR 949, HR 1105, HR 673, HR 1404, HR 3590, HR 3962, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 1722, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 560, S 1390, S 1436, S 1432, S 1407, S 924, S 507, S 354, S 484, S 362, S 561, S 3341, FY11 Budget Resolution
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1; HR 1804; HR 1266; HR 626; HR 2978; HR 958; HR 1256; HR 673; HR 2647; HR 2847; HR 3183; HR 3326; HR 3170; HR 2996; HR 3082; HR 2736; HR 235; HR 949; HR 413; HR 3590; HR 3962; HR 3186, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 4899, HR 1722, S 560; S 1390; S 507; S 354; S 1436; S 1432; S 1407; S 924; S 484; S 362; S 252; Fiscal 2011 Budget Resolution, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 3341, S1611, S 167, HR 1139, S 132, HR 1022, HR 970, S 714, HR 3695, HR 4104, S 1132, HR 242
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S.1507 - Postal Service Health Benefits Funding Reform Act of 2009 H.R.1203 and S.491 -Permits retirees to pay preminums on a pretax basis H.R.5200 and S.3341 - Dependent coverage Extension Act - FEHBP-enables children of enrollees to remain under their parents policy through their 26th birthday
Client expense: $47,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 5200 and S. 3341: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: "good faith compliance standard", reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148. State Oversight of Premium Increases: S. 3078 and H.R. 4757 "Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010"; federal rate review; H.R. 4700 "Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010"; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges; state exchanges. Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rule of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited. Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individual as well as populations. Dependent Health Insurance Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; BCBS commitment to cover individuals up to age 26 on their parent health insurance; H.R. 5200 "FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act." Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing condition for children; guaranteed issue for children under the age of 19. Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits". Rescissions and Patient Protections: Open enrollment period; adverse selection implications. Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits. Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Healthcare; Evidence Based Care; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms. Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication. Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings/Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate; MEWAs. H.R. 2517 "Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009".
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 4489 Prescription Drug Reform. H.R. 5200, S. 3341. FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1203, Federal and Military Health Care Equity Act S. 491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act S. 1102, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2978, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Cap H.R. 3962, National Health Care Reform H.R. 3590, Patient Care and Affordable Care Act H.R. 2831, Extension of Dependent Health Insurance Coverage H.R. 3631, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act H.R. 4872, Health Reconciliation Bill H.R. 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act H.R. 5200, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act S. 3341, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act H.R. 5179, Extension of Family Coverage Under FEHBP H.R. 6368, Federal Employees Disability Insurance Act of 2010 S. 3950, Medicare Premium Fairness Act
Client expense: $196,136 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.5200, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S.3341, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R.5179, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that family coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program remains available with respect to an otherwise eligible child of a Federal employee or annuitant until that child attains 26 years of age.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.5200, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S.3341, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · third_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1, HR 1804, HR 1266, HR 626, HR 2978, HR 958, HR 1256, HR 673, HR 2647, HR 2847, HR 3183, HR 3186, HR 3326, HR 3170, HR 2996, HR 3082, HR 2736, HR 413, HR 235, HR 949, HR 1105, HR 673, HR 1404, HR 3590, HR 3962, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 1722, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 560, S 1390, S 1436, S 1432, S 1407, S 924, S 507, S 354, S 484, S 362, S 561, S 3341, FY11 Budget Resolution
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1; HR 1804; HR 1266; HR 626; HR 2978; HR 958; HR 1256; HR 673; HR 2647; HR 2847; HR 3183; HR 3326; HR 3170; HR 2996; HR 3082; HR 2736; HR 235; HR 949; HR 413; HR 3590; HR 3962; HR 3186, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 4899, HR 1722, S 560; S 1390; S 507; S 354; S 1436; S 1432; S 1407; S 924; S 484; S 362; S 252; Fiscal 2011 Budget Resolution, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 3341, S1611, S 167, HR 1139, S 132, HR 1022, HR 970, S 714, HR 3695, HR 4104, S 1132, HR 242
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 5200 and S. 3341: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Supported including Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) Payments in the following bills: H.R. 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 H.R. 1586: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvements Act of 2010
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 5200 and S. 3341: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Supported including Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) Payments in the following bills: H.R. 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 H.R. 1586: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvements Act of 2010
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.5200 and S.3341 - Dependent Coverage Extension Act - FEHBP -Enables childred of enrollees to remain under their parents policy through their 26th birthday.
Client expense: $47,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 4489 Prescription Drug Reform. H.R. 5200, S. 3341
Client expense: $167,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 4489 Prescription Drug Reform. H.R. 5200, S. 3341
Client expense: $167,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: "good faith compliance standard", reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148. State Oversight of Premium Increases: S. 3078 and H.R. 4757 "Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010"; federal rate review; H.R. 4700 "Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010"; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges; state exchanges. Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rule of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited. Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individual as well as populations. Dependent Health Insurance Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; BCBS commitment to cover individuals up to age 26 on their parent health insurance; H.R. 5200 "FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act." Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing condition for children; guaranteed issue for children under the age of 19. Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits". Rescissions and Patient Protections: Open enrollment period; adverse selection implications. Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits. Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Healthcare; Evidence Based Care; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms. Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication. Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings/Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate; MEWAs. H.R. 2517 "Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009".
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.5200, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S.3341, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R.5179, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that family coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program remains available with respect to an otherwise eligible child of a Federal employee or annuitant until that child attains 26 years of age.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1203, Federal and Military Health Care Equity Act S. 491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act S. 1102, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2978, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Cap H.R. 3962, National Health Care Reform H.R. 3590, Patient Care and Affordable Care Act H.R. 2831, Extension of Dependent Health Insurance Coverage H.R. 3631, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act H.R. 4872, Health Reconciliation Bill H.R. 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act H.R. 5200, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act S. 3341, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act H.R. 5179, Extension of Family Coverage Under FEHBP
Client expense: $197,731 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · second_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1; HR 1804; HR 1266; HR 626; HR 2978; HR 958; HR 1256; HR 673; HR 2647; HR 2847; HR 3183; HR 3326; HR 3170; HR 2996; HR 3082; HR 2736; HR 235; HR 949; HR 413; HR 3590; HR 3962; HR 3186, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 4899, HR 1722, S 560; S 1390; S 507; S 354; S 1436; S 1432; S 1407; S 924; S 484; S 362; S 252; Fiscal 2011 Budget Resolution, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 3341, S1611, S 167, HR 1139, S 132, HR 1022, HR 970, S 714, HR 3695, HR 4104, S 1132, HR 242
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1, HR 1804, HR 1266, HR 626, HR 2978, HR 958, HR 1256, HR 673, HR 2647, HR 2847, HR 3183, HR 3186, HR 3326, HR 3170, HR 2996, HR 3082, HR 2736, HR 413, HR 235, HR 949, HR 1105, HR 673, HR 1404, HR 3590, HR 3962, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 1722, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 560, S 1390, S 1436, S 1432, S 1407, S 924, S 507, S 354, S 484, S 362, S 561, S 3341, FY11 Budget Resolution
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.5200 and S.3341- Dependent Coverage Extension Act - FEHBP - Enables children of enrollees to remain under their parents policy through their 26th birthday.
Client expense: $47,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 4489 Prescription Drug Reform. H.R. 5200, S. 3341.
Client expense: $171,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - Healthcare Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 State Oversight of Premium Increases: S 3078 and HR4757 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010; federal rate review; HR 4700 Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges; state exchanges Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rule of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations Dependent Health Insurance Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; BCBS commitment to cover individuals up to age 26 on their parents health insurance; HR5200 "FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act" Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing condition for children; guaranteed issue for children under the age of 19 Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits" Recissions and Patient Protections: Open enrollment period; adverse selection implications Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; Evidence Based Care; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Manadate; MEWAs HR 2517 "Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009"
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - Healthcare Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 State Oversight of Premium Increases: S 3078 and HR4757 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010; federal rate review; HR 4700 Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges; state exchanges Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rule of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations Dependent Health Insurance Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; BCBS commitment to cover individuals up to age 26 on their parents health insurance; HR5200 "FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act" Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing condition for children; guaranteed issue for children under the age of 19 Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits" Recissions and Patient Protections: Open enrollment period; adverse selection implications Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; Evidence Based Care; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Manadate; MEWAs HR 2517 "Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009"
Client expense: $1,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR Healthcare Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148; State Oversight of Premium Increases: S 3078 and HR4757 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010; federal rate review; HR 4700 Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges; state exchanges Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rule of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Dependent Health Insurance Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; HCSC commitment to cover individuals up to age 26 on their parents health insurance; HR5200 "FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act" Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing condition for children; guaranteed issue for children under the age of 19; Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits"; Rescissions and Patient Protections: Open enrollment period; adverse selection implications; Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; Evidence Based Care; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate.
Client expense: $1,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: "good faith compliance standard", reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148. State Oversight of Premium Increases: S. 3078 and H.R. 4757 "Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010"; federal rate review; H.R. 4700 "Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010"; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges; state exchanges. Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rule of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited. Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individual as well as populations. Dependent Health Insurance Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; BCBS commitment to cover individuals up to age 26 on their parents health insurance; H.R. 5200 "FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act". Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing condition for children; guaranteed issue for children under the age of 19. Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits". Rescissions and Patient Protections: Open enrollment period; adverse selection implications. Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits. Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; Evidence Based Care; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms. Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication. Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate; MEWAs. H.R. 2517 "Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009".
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - Healthcard Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 State Oversight of Premium Increases: S 3078 and HR4757 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010; federal rate review; HR 4700 Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges; state exchanges Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rule of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations Dependent Health Insurance Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; BCBS commitment to cover individuals up to age 26 on their parents health insurance; HR5200 "FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act" Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing condition for children; guaranteed issue for children under the age of 19 Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits" Recissions and Patient Protections: Open enrollment period; adverse selection implications Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; Evidence Based Care; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Manadate; MEWAs HR 2517 "Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1203 & S. 491: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal Civilian and military retiress to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums. H.R. 3631: Amend title XVIII to provide for the application of a consistent Medicare Part B premium for all Medicare beneficiaries in a budget neutral manner for 2010. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R. 5200 and S. 3341: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 4213: American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010. Supported including Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) Payments.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - Healthcare Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 State Oversight of Premium Increases: S 3078 and HR4757 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010; federal rate review; HR 4700 Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges; state exchanges Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rule of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations Dependent Health Insurance Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; BCBS commitment to cover individuals up to age 26 on their parents health insurance; HR5200 "FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act" Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing condition for children; guaranteed issue for children under the age of 19 Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits" Recissions and Patient Protections: Open enrollment period; adverse selection implications Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; Evidence Based Care; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Manadate; MEWAs Stand-alone dental and vision coverage under health care reform
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4489, To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. H.R.626, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. S.354, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act, to allow federal employees to substitute any available paid leave for any leave without pay available for either the: (1) birth of a child; or (2) placement of a child with the employee for either adoption or foster care. Makes available for any of the 12 weeks of leave an employee is entitled to for such purposes: (1) four administrative weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved; and (2) any accumulated annual or sick leave. H.R.1203, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow civilian and military retirees to pay health premiums on a pretax basis. S.491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis. H.R.5200, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S.3341, Federal Employee Health Benefits Program Dependent Coverage Extension Act, to extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program with respect to certain adult dependents of federal employees and annuitants, in conformance with amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 1203, Federal and Military Health Care Equity Act S. 491, Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act S. 1102, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 2978, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Cap H.R. 3962, National Health Care Reform H.R. 3590, Patient Care and Affordable Care Act H.R. 2831, Extension of Dependent Health Insurance Coverage H.R. 3631, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act H.R. 4872, Health Reconciliation Bill H.R. 4489, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act H.R. 5200, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act S. 3341, FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act H.R. 5179, Extension of Family Coverage Under FEHBP
Client expense: $173,167 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · second_quarter · Insurance
No bill #: Health Care Reform; Educate about recommendations and position of the American Occupational Therapy Association regarding occupational therapy. HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy. HR 2891 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009: Support passage. HR 3590 (PL 111-148) - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: lobby regarding inclusion of occupational therapy, mental health coverage, and rehabilitation services; and in support of efforts to address shortages in health care workforce, including occupational therapy; and oppose Wyden Amendment D-9 offset related to orthotics and prosthetics; advocated to change Lincoln D-10 amendment to reduce the scope of the amendment and to include occupational therapy. HR 5200 - FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act: Educate and advocate for coverage of Occupational Therapy services. S 1963 - Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010: advocated for passage and inclusion of occupational therapy services. HR 1036 - Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009: Educated about the role and impact of occupational therapy services. HR 1558 - Preexisting Condition Patient Protection Act of 2009: Advocated for passage. S Res 490 - A resolution recognizing the measurable, positive impact that the National Committee for Quality Assurance has made on the quality of care patients in the United States have received during the 20 years since the formation of the organization: Advocated for passage. HR 5025 -HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010: Educated about occuaptional therapy services. HR 4944 - Siding with America's Patients (SWAP) Act - Educated about occupational therapy services and to ensure coverage. HR 4919, HR 4903 - A bill to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Educated about occupational therapy services. HR 4910 - A bill to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and enact the Empowering Patients First Act in order to provide incentives to encourage health insurance coverage: Educated about occupational therapy services and to ensure coverage. HR 4894 -- A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ot ensure appropriate treatment of Department of Veterans' Affairs and Department of Defense heatlh programs: Educated about occupational therapy services. HR 5040 - Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010: advocated for passage and educated about occupational therapy services. HR 678 - Huntington's Disease Parity Act: Advocated for passage
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - Healthcare Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 State Oversight of Premium Increases: S 3078 and HR4757 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010; federal rate review; HR 4700 Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges; state exchanges Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations Dependent Health Insurance Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; BCBS commitment to cover individuals up to age 26 on their parents health insurance; HR5200 "FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act" Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits" Recissions and Patient Protections: Open enrollment period; adverse selection implications Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; Evidence Based Care; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Individual Manadate
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - Healthcare Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: "good faith compliance standard", reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148. State Oversight of Premium Increases: S 3078 and HR 4757 "Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010"; federal rate review; HR 4700 "Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010"; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges; state exchanges. Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rue of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited. Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for idividuals as well as populations Dependent Health Insurance Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; BCBS commitment to cover individuals up to age 26 on their parents health insurance; HR5200 "FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act" Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing condition for children; guaranteed issue for children under the age of 19 Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits" Recissions and Patient Protections: Open enrollment nperiod; adverse selection implications Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; Evidence Based Care; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real Time Claims Adjudication Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate; MEWAs
Client expense: $6,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1; HR 1804; HR 1266; HR 626; HR 2978; HR 958; HR 1256; HR 673; HR 2647; HR 2847; HR 3183; HR 3326; HR 3170; HR 2996; HR 3082; HR 2736; HR 235; HR 949; HR 413; HR 3590; HR 3962; HR 3186, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 4899, HR 1722, S 560; S 1390; S 507; S 354; S 1436; S 1432; S 1407; S 924; S 484; S 362; S 252; Fiscal 2011 Budget Resolution, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 3341, S1611, S 167, HR 1139, S 132, HR 1022, HR 970, S 714, HR 3695, HR 4104, S 1132, HR 242
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1, HR 1804, HR 1266, HR 626, HR 2978, HR 958, HR 1256, HR 673, HR 2647, HR 2847, HR 3183, HR 3186, HR 3326, HR 3170, HR 2996, HR 3082, HR 2736, HR 413, HR 235, HR 949, HR 1105, HR 673, HR 1404, HR 3590, HR 3962, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 1722, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 560, S 1390, S 1436, S 1432, S 1407, S 924, S 507, S 354, S 484, S 362, S 561, S 3341, FY11 Budget Resolution
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Government Issues
HR 1409, HR 1, HR 1804, HR 1266, HR 626, HR 2978, HR 958, HR 1256, HR 673, HR 2647, HR 2847, HR 3183, HR 3186, HR 3326, HR 3170, HR 2996, HR 3082, HR 2736, HR 413, HR 235, HR 949, HR 1105, HR 673, HR 1404, HR 3590, HR 3962, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 1722, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 560, S 1390, S 1436, S 1432, S 1407, S 924, S 507, S 354, S 484, S 362, S 561, S 3341, FY11 Budget Resolution
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Health Issues
health care, seasonal workers America's Healthy Futures Act S. 1679, Quality, Affordable Health Care for All Americans H.R. 5200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE