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2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - Enacts the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
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Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - Enacts the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Health Insurance reform and Long Term Care issues HR 1, S. 1, S. 725, S. 703, S. 623, S. 207, S. 179, S. 82, S. 45, HR 1558, HR 1495, HR 1470, HR 1468, HR 1413, HR 1279, HR 1092, HR 676, HR 563, HR 542, HR 198, HR 194, HR 109, HR 15, HR 2, S. 702, S. 94, HR 1891, HR 897, HR 3200, HR 3590, HR 3501, HR 3502, HR 3962, HR 4872, H.R. 5853
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - Enacts the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Health Insurance reform and Long Term Care issues HR 1, S. 1, S. 725, S. 703, S. 623, S. 207, S. 179, S. 82, S. 45, HR 1558, HR 1495, HR 1470, HR 1468, HR 1413, HR 1279, HR 1092, HR 676, HR 563, HR 542, HR 198, HR 194, HR 109, HR 15, HR 2, S. 702, S. 94, HR 1891, HR 897, HR 3200, HR 3590, HR 3501, HR 3502, HR 3962, HR 4872, H.R. 5853
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - To enact the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Health Insurance reform and Long Term Care issues HR 1, S. 1, S. 725, S. 703, S. 623, S. 207, S. 179, S. 82, S. 45, HR 1558, HR 1495, HR 1470, HR 1468, HR 1413, HR 1279, HR 1092, HR 676, HR 563, HR 542, HR 198, HR 194, HR 109, HR 15, HR 2, S. 702, S. 94, HR 1891, HR 897, HR 3200, HR 3590, HR 3962, HR 4872
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. HR 3590 - Provides health care for most americans, controls costs and enhances health care system quality. NAIFA remains concerned that this proposal will increase costs to families and businesses. HR 1558, S. 623, HR 1092 - Amends title I of ERISA, title XXVII of the Public Service Act & IRC of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and in health coverage in the group and individual markets. NAIFA opposes. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S. 93 - A bill to provide quality affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. S. 45 - A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 109 - To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools. NAIFA supports. HR 15 - To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - To enact the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Health Insurance reform and Long Term Care issues HR 1, S. 1, S. 725, S. 703, S. 623, S. 207, S. 179, S. 82, S. 45, HR 1558, HR 1495, HR 1470, HR 1468, HR 1413, HR 1279, HR 1092, HR 676, HR 563, HR 542, HR 198, HR 194, HR 109, HR 15, HR 2, S. 702, S. 94, HR 1891, HR 897, HR 3200, HR 3590, HR 3962, HR 4872
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. HR 3590 - Provides health care for most americans, controls costs and enhances health care system quality. NAIFA remains concerned that this proposal will increase costs to families and businesses. HR 1558, S. 623, HR 1092 - Amends title I of ERISA, title XXVII of the Public Service Act & IRC of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and in health coverage in the group and individual markets. NAIFA opposes. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S. 93 - A bill to provide quality affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. S. 45 - A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 109 - To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools. NAIFA supports. HR 15 - To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports.
2009 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Health Insurance reform and Long Term Care issues HR 1, S. 1, S. 725, S. 703, S. 623, S. 207, S. 179, S. 82, S. 45, HR 1558, HR 1495, HR 1470, HR 1468, HR 1413, HR 1279, HR 1092, HR 676, HR 563, HR 542, HR 198, HR 194, HR 109, HR 15, HR 2, S. 702, S. 94, HR 1891, HR 897, HR 3200, HR 3590
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S. 703 - Provides health care for all americans, controls costs and enhances health care system quality. NAIFA opposes. HR 1558, S. 623, HR 1092 - Amends title I of ERISA, title XXVII of the Public Service Act & IRC of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and in health coverage in the group and individual markets. NAIFA opposes. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S. 93 - A bill to provide quality affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. S. 45 - A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Cre Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 109 - To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools. NAIFA supports. HR 15 - To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports.
2009 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Health Insurance reform and Long Term Care issues HR 1, S. 1, S. 725, S. 703, S. 623, S. 207, S. 179, S. 82, S. 45, HR 1558, HR 1495, HR 1470, HR 1468, HR 1413, HR 1279, HR 1092, HR 676, HR 563, HR 542, HR 198, HR 194, HR 109, HR 15, HR 2, S. 702, S. 94, HR 1891, HR 897, HR 3200
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Health Insurance reform and Long Term Care issues HR 1, S. 1, S. 725, S. 703, S. 623, S. 207, S. 179, S. 82, S. 45, HR 1558, HR 1495, HR 1470, HR 1468, HR 1413, HR 1279, HR 1092, HR 676, HR 563, HR 542, HR 198, HR 194, HR 109, HR 15, HR 2, S. 702, S. 94, HR 1891, HR 897, HR 3200
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S. 703 - Provides health care for all americans, controls costs and enhances health care system quality. NAIFA opposes. HR 1558, S. 623, HR 1092 - Amends title I of ERISA, title XXVII of the Public Service Act & IRC of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and in health coverage in the group and individual markets. NAIFA opposes. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S. 93 - A bill to provide quality affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. S. 45 - A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Cre Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 109 - To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools. NAIFA supports. HR 15 - To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports.
2009 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Health Insurance reform and Long Term Care issues HR 1, S. 1, S. 725, S. 703, S. 623, S. 207, S. 179, S. 82, S. 45, HR 1558, HR 1495, HR 1470, HR 1468, HR 1413, HR 1279, HR 1092, HR 676, HR 563, HR 542, HR 198, HR 194, HR 109, HR 15, HR 2, S. 702, S. 94, HR 1891, HR 897
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S. 703 - Provides health care for all americans, controls costs and enhances health care system quality. NAIFA opposes. HR 1558, S. 623, HR 1092 - Amends title I of ERISA, title XXVII of the Public Service Act & IRC of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and in health coverage in the group and individual markets. NAIFA opposes. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S. 93 - A bill to provide quality affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. S. 45 - A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 109 - To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools. NAIFA supports. HR 15 - To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports.
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of