Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009

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

H.R.1192 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide more help to Alzheimer's disease caregivers. Long Term Care Trust Accounts Act S.702 Long Term Care Affordability and Security Act S.697 CLASS Act S1177 Confidence In LongTerm Care Insurance Act of 2009 H.R.519 To authorize additional appropriations for the family caregiver support program under the Older Americans Act of 1965, and for the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information, for fiscal years 2010, 2011, and 2012 H.R.2096 Long Term Care Cafeteria and Flexible Spending Account H.R.1721 CLASS Act H.R.897 Deduction for Long Term Care Insurance Premiums under Cafeteria Plans and Flexible Spending Arrangements S.1626 Long Term Care insurance Integrity Act of 2009 S.1796 An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes H.R.3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Right-to-Know Act of 2009 S.1679 Affordable Health Choices Act H.R.3962 Affordable Healthcare for America Act S1728 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 HR5890 Long Term Insurance Reform Act of 2010

Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 99 - the Fair and Simple Tax Act of 2009 H.R. 198 - Health Care Tax deduction Act of 2009 H.R. 205 - the Death Tax Repeal Act H.R. 85 - Marriage Tax Penalty Permanent Elimination Act of 2009 H.R. 199 - Simple Savings Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 379 - State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 498 - Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 544 - Flexible Health Savings Act of 2009 H.R. 897 - Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1560 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1960 - Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $13,310

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

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

H.R.1192 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide more help to Alzheimer's disease caregivers. Long Term Care Trust Accounts Act S.702 Long Term Care Affordability and Security Act S.697 CLASS Act S1177 Confidence In LongTerm Care Insurance Act of 2009 H.R.519 To authorize additional appropriations for the family caregiver support program under the Older Americans Act of 1965, and for the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information, for fiscal years 2010, 2011, and 2012 H.R.2096 Long Term Care Cafeteria and Flexible Spending Account H.R.1721 CLASS Act H.R.897 Deduction for Long Term Care Insurance Premiums under Cafeteria Plans and Flexible Spending Arrangements S.1626 Long Term Care insurance Integrity Act of 2009 S.1796 An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes H.R.3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Right-to-Know Act of 2009 S.1679 Affordable Health Choices Act H.R.3962 Affordable Healthcare for America Act S1728 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 HR5890 Long Term Insurance Reform Act of 2010

Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 897, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Putnam) tax incentives for LTC insurance; H.R. 1891, Sunset of Life Protection Act (Alexander) tax incentives for LTC insurance (cont.) H.R. 2096, Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act (Pomeroy) tax incentives for LTC insurance; H.R. 2974: HSAs for Veterans (Campbell) HSA contributions by veterans; H.R. 3478, Patient-Controlled Healthcare Protection Act (Gohmert) HSA improvements, transparency; H.R. 3490, Wellness Programs (Johnson) tax incentives for employer-sponsored wellness programs; H.R. 3508, Healthy Savings Act (Paulsen) HSA improvements; H.R. 3610, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) health insurance tax deduction, HSAs; H.R. 3971, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Flake) HSA improvements; H.R. 5923 (Paulsen) repeal HSA and FSA restrictions; H.R. 5936, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) treatment of high deductible health plans as qualified health plans, repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions; H.R. 6234, Comprehensive Long-Term Care Support Act (Herseth Sandlin) tax incentives for LTC insurance; S. 94, Long-Term Care Family Accessibility Act (Vitter) tax incentives for LTC insurance; S. 702, Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act (Grassley) tax incentives for LTC insurance; S. 2958 CARE Act (Menendez) tax incentives for LTC insurance, consumer protections for LTC insurance, caregiver tax credits; S. 3673, Patients Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) -- repeal HSA and FSA restrictions TAX (Regulatory) Issues relating to Health Savings Accounts; issues related to COBRA subsidy requirements; issues relating to withholding of government contract payments; pre-existing condition insurance plans, internal claims and appeals and external review processes, coverage of preventive services; pre-existing condition exclusions, lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits, rescissions, and patient protections; grandfathered health plan provisions; dependent coverage; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation; issues relating to IRC Sec 162(m) reporting; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Client expense: $2,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of

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

- HR 1721/ S 697, "A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long -term care insurance", a/k/a, "Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - S 434, "A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the State plan amendment option for providing home and community-based services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes" a/k/a "Empowered at Home Act", regarding all provisions. - 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" a/k/a "Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - HR 1880, "To establish a system of regulation and supervision for insurers, insurance agencies, and insurance producers chartered or licensed under Federal law that ensures the stability and financial integrity of those insurers, agencies, and producers and that protects policyholders and other consumers served by such insurers, agencies, or producers", a/k/a "The National Insurance Consumer Protection Act", regarding all provisions. - HR 2609, "To establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury", a/k/a "Insurance Information Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. -HR 2554, "To reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes", regarding all provisions. - HR 1721/S 697, "A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act", regarding all provisions. - S 1177, "A bill to improve consumer protections for purchasers of long-term care insurance, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Long-Term Care Insurance Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - HR 2096, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance", a/k/a "The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - The Administration's Regulatory Reform Proposal, regarding all provisions. - HR 4173, "To provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act of 2009", regarding Title VI and Title I Subtitle G. - HR 3126, "To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes", a/k/a, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - "Restoring American Financial Stability Act", regarding all provisions.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Implementation of healthcare reform legislation; premium tax, high-value health plan tax, tax credits, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FSA limits, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses - Executive Branch actions re PL 111-148 and PL 111-152. *Generic contributions by veterans - HR 2974, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts. *Tax incentives for LTC insurance - 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; 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; S 702, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance; 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 insurance premiums; HR 2096, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance; HR 6234, Comprehensive Long-Term Care Support Act of 2010. *HSA improvements, transparency - HR 3478, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules relating to health savings accounts, to provide payments for a health savings account and for a high deductible health plan instead of entitlement to benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP, to give more control and coverage to patients, to lower health care costs through increased price transparency, and to require immigrants to have a health savings account and high deductible health coverage at time of admission. *HSA improvements - HR 3508, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for improved treatment of HSA account provisions, and for other purposes; HR 3971, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the permissible use of health savings accounts to include health insurance payments and to increase the dollar limitation for contributions to health savings accounts, and for other purposes. *Tax incentives for employer-sponsored wellness programs - HR 3490, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for employer-provided wellness programs. *Health insurance tax deduction, HSAs - HR 3610, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care by allowing a deduction for the health insurance costs of individuals, expanding health savings accounts, and for other purposes. *Tax incentives for LTC insurance, consumer protections for LTC insurance, caregiver tax credits - S 2958, CARE Act of 2010. *Changes to premium tax, high-value health plan tax - HR 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. *Repeal HSA and FSA restrictions - HR 5923, To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal certain limitations on tax health care benefits; S 3673, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act. *Treatment of high deductible health plans as qualified health plans, repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions - HR 5936, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act of 2010.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 99 - the Fair and Simple Tax Act of 2009 H.R. 198 - Health Care Tax deduction Act of 2009 H.R. 205 - the Death Tax Repeal Act H.R. 85 - Marriage Tax Penalty Permanent Elimination Act of 2009 H.R. 199 - Simple Savings Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 379 - State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 498 - Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 544 - Flexible Health Savings Act of 2009 H.R. 897 - Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1560 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1960 - Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2009

Client expense: $176,190 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 99 - the Fair and Simple Tax Act of 2009 H.R. 198 - Health Care Tax deduction Act of 2009 H.R. 205 - the Death Tax Repeal Act H.R. 85 - Marriage Tax Penalty Permanent Elimination Act of 2009 H.R. 199 - Simple Savings Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 379 - State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 498 - Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 544 - Flexible Health Savings Act of 2009 H.R. 897 - Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1560 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1960 - Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $13,695

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

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

H.R. 99 - the Fair and Simple Tax Act of 2009 H.R. 198 - Health Care Tax deduction Act of 2009 H.R. 205 - the Death Tax Repeal Act H.R. 85 - Marriage Tax Penalty Permanent Elimination Act of 2009 H.R. 199 - Simple Savings Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 379 - State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 498 - Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 544 - Flexible Health Savings Act of 2009 H.R. 897 - Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1560 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1960 - Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2009

Client expense: $172,523 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 897, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Putnam) tax incentives for LTC insurance; (cont.) H.R. 1891, Sunset of Life Protection Act (Alexander) tax incentives for LTC insurance; H.R. 2096, Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act (Pomeroy) tax incentives for LTC insurance; H.R. 2974: HSAs for Veterans (Campbell) HSA contributions by veterans; H.R. 3478, Patient-Controlled Healthcare Protection Act (Gohmert) HSA improvements, transparency; H.R. 3490, Wellness Programs (Johnson) tax incentives for employer-sponsored wellness programs; H.R. 3508, Healthy Savings Act (Paulsen) HSA improvements; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Reid) premium tax, high-value health plan tax, tax credits, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FSA limits, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses; H.R. 3610, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) health insurance tax deduction, HSAs; H.R. 3971, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Flake) HSA improvements; H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (Spratt) changes to premium tax, high-value health plan tax; S. 94, Long-Term Care Family Accessibility Act (Vitter) tax incentives for LTC insurance; S. 702, Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act (Grassley) tax incentives for LTC insurance; S. 2958 CARE Act (Menendez) tax incentives for LTC insurance, consumer protections for LTC insurance, caregiver tax credits TAX (Regulatory) Issues relating to Health Savings Accounts; issues related to COBRA subsidy requirements; issues relating to withholding of government contract payments; and issues relating to health care reform implementation.

Client expense: $2,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of

- HR 1721/ S 697, "A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance" a/k/a "Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - S 434, "A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the State plan amendment option for providing home and community-based services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes" a/k/a "Empowered at Home Act", regarding all provisions. - 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" a/k/a "Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - HR 1880, "To establish a system of regulation and supervision for insurers, insurance agencies, and insurance producers chartered or licensed under Federal law that ensures the stability and financial integrity of those insurers, agencies, and producers and that protects policyholders and other consumers served by such insurers, agencies, or producers", a/k/a "The National Insurance Consumer Protection Act", regarding all provisions. - HR 2609, "To establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury", a/k/a "Insurance Information Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. -HR 2554, "To reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes", regarding all provisions. - HR 1721/S 697, "A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act", regarding all provisions. - S 1177, "A bill to improve consumer protections for purchasers of long-term care insurance, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Long-Term Care Insurance Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - HR 2096, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance", a/k/a "The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - The Administration's Regulatory Reform Proposal, regarding all provisions. - HR 4173, "Dodd-Frank Act", a/k/a, "To provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act of 2009", regarding Title II, V, IX. - HR 3126, "To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes", a/k/a, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - "Restoring American Financial Stability Act", regarding all provisions.

Client expense: $1,270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Healthcare reform and international health plans in PL 111-148 - Executive Branch actions re these issues. *Generic contributions by veterans - HR 2974, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts. *Tax incentives for LTC insurance - 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; 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; S 702, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance; 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 insurance premiums; HR 2096, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance. *HSA improvements, transparency - HR 3478, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules relating to health savings accounts, to provide payments for a health savings account and for a high deductible health plan instead of entitlement to benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP, to give more control and coverage to patients, to lower health care costs through increased price transparency, and to require immigrants to have a health savings account and high deductible health coverage at time of admission. *HSA improvements - HR 3508, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for improved treatment of HSA account provisions, and for other purposes; HR 3971, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the permissible use of health savings accounts to include health insurance payments and to increase the dollar limitation for contributions to health savings accounts, and for other purposes. *Tax incentives for employer-sponsored wellness programs - HR 3490, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for employer-provided wellness programs. *Health insurance tax deduction, HSAs - HR 3610, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care by allowing a deduction for the health insurance costs of individuals, expanding health savings accounts, and for other purposes. *Tax incentives for LTC insurance, consumer protections for LTC insurance, caregiver tax credits - S 2958, CARE Act of 2010. *Premium tax, high-value health plan tax, tax credits, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FSA limits, tax exclusiong for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses - HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act . *Changes to premium tax, high-value health plan tax - HR 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

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.

Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

H.R.1192 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide more help to Alzheimer's disease caregivers. Long Term Care Trust Accounts Act S.702 Long Term Care Affordability and Security Act S.697 CLASS Act S.1177 A bill to improve consumer protections for purchasers of long-term care insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.519 To authorize additional appropriations for the family caregiver support program under the Older Americans Act of 1965, and for the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information, for fiscal years 2010, 2011, and 2012. H.R.2096 Long Term Care Cafeteria and Flexible Spending Account H.R.1721 CLASS Act H.R.897 Deduction for Long Term Care Insurance Premiums under Cafeteria Plans and Flexible Spending Arrangements S.1626 Long Term Care insurance Integrity Act of 2009 S.1796 An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. H.R.3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Right-to-Know Act of 2009 S.1679 Affordable Health Choices Act H.R.3962 Affordable Healthcare for America Act S1728 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009

Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

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

H.R. 99 - the Fair and Simple Tax Act of 2009 H.R. 198 - Health Care Tax deduction Act of 2009 H.R. 205 - the Death Tax Repeal Act H.R. 85 - Marriage Tax Penalty Permanent Elimination Act of 2009 H.R. 199 - Simple Savings Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 379 - State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 498 - Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 544 - Flexible Health Savings Act of 2009 H.R. 897 - Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1560 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1960 - Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $14,520

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 99 - the Fair and Simple Tax Act of 2009 H.R. 198 - Health Care Tax deduction Act of 2009 H.R. 205 - the Death Tax Repeal Act H.R. 85 - Marriage Tax Penalty Permanent Elimination Act of 2009 H.R. 199 - Simple Savings Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 379 - State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 498 - Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 544 - Flexible Health Savings Act of 2009 H.R. 897 - Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1560 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1960 - Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2009

Client expense: $175,137 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 99 - the Fair and Simple Tax Act of 2009 H.R. 198 - Health Care Tax deduction Act of 2009 H.R. 205 - the Death Tax Repeal Act H.R. 85 - Marriage Tax Penalty Permanent Elimination Act of 2009 H.R. 199 - Simple Savings Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 379 - State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 498 - Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 544 - Flexible Health Savings Act of 2009 H.R. 897 - Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1560 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1960 - Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $12,701

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 897, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Putnam) tax incentives for LTC insurance; H.R. 1891, Sunset of Life Protection Act (Alexander) tax incentives for LTC insurance; (cont.) H.R. 2096, Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act (Pomeroy) tax incentives for LTC insurance; H.R. 2974: HSAs for Veterans (Campbell) HSA contributions by veterans; H.R. 3478, Patient-Controlled Healthcare Protection Act (Gohmert) HSA improvements, transparency; H.R. 3490, Wellness Programs (Johnson) tax incentives for employer-sponsored wellness programs; H.R. 3508, Healthy Savings Act (Paulsen) HSA improvements; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Reid) premium tax, high-value health plan tax, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FSA limits, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses; H.R. 3610, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) health insurance tax deduction, HSAs; H.R. 3962, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act (Dingell) FSA limits, health savings accounts, eligibility of OTC drugs as tax-free expense; H.R. 3971, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Flake) HSA improvements; H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (Spratt) changes to premium tax, high-value health plan tax; S. 94, Long-Term Care Family Accessibility Act (Vitter) tax incentives for LTC insurance; S. 702, Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act (Grassley) tax incentives for LTC insurance; S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act (Harkin) LTC insurance in cafeteria plans; S. 1796, Americas Healthy Future Act (Baucus) high-cost health plan tax, industry tax, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FSA limits, employer tax exclusion, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses; S. 2958 CARE Act (Menendez) tax incentives for LTC insurance, consumer protections for LTC insurance, caregiver tax credits TAX (Regulatory) Issues relating to Health Savings Accounts; issues related to COBRA subsidy requirements; and issues relating to withholding of government contract payments.

Client expense: $2,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of

- Systemic Risk Regulator - Insurance Regulation - Office of Insurance Information - HR 1721/ S 697, "A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance" a/k/a "Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - S 434, "A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the State plan amendment option for providing home and community-based services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes" a/k/a "Empowered at Home Act", regarding all provisions. - 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" a/k/a "Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - HR 1880, "To establish a system of regulation and supervision for insurers, insurance agencies, and insurance producers chartered or licensed under Federal law that ensures the stability and financial integrity of those insurers, agencies, and producers and that protects policyholders and other consumers served by such insurers, agencies, or producers", a/k/a "The National Insurance Consumer Protection Act", regarding all provisions. - HR 2609, "To establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury", a/k/a "Insurance Information Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. -HR 2554, "To reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes", regarding all provisions. - HR 1721/S 697, "A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act", regarding all provisions. - S 1177, "A bill to improve consumer protections for purchasers of long-term care insurance, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Long-Term Care Insurance Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - HR 2096, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance", a/k/a "The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - The Administration's Regulatory Reform Proposal, regarding all provisions. - HR 4173, "To provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act of 2009", regarding Title VI and Title I Subtitle G. - HR 3126, "To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes", a/k/a, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - "Restoring American Financial Stability Act", regarding all provisions.

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

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.

Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

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

FSA limits, health savings accounts, eligibility of OTC drugs as tax-free expense - HR 3962, America's Affordable Health Choices Act. Premium tax, high-value health plan tax, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FSA limits, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses - HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Changes to premium tax, high-value health plan tax - HR 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. *Generic contributions by veterans - HR 2974, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts. *Tax incentives for LTC insurance - 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; 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; S 702, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance; 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 insurance premiums; HR 2096, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance. *HSA improvements, transparency - HR 3478, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules relating to health savings accounts, to provide payments for a health savings account and for a high deductible health plan instead of entitlement to benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP, to give more control and coverage to patients, to lower health care costs through increased price transparency, and to require immigrants to have a health savings account and high deductible health coverage at time of admission. *HSA improvements - HR 3508, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for improved treatment of HSA account provisions, and for other purposes; HR 3971, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the permissible use of health savings accounts to include health insurance payments and to increase the dollar limitation for contributions to health savings accounts, and for other purposes. *Tax incentives for employer-sponsored wellness programs - HR 3490, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for employer-provided wellness programs. *Health insurance tax deduction, HSAs - HR 3610, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care by allowing a deduction for the health insurance costs of individuals, expanding health savings accounts, and for other purposes. *LTC insurance in cafeteria plans - S 1679, An original bill to make quality, affordable health care available to all Americans, reduce costs, improve health care quality, enhance disease prevention, and strengthen the health care workforce. *High-cost health plan tax, industry tax, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FSA limits, employer tax exclusion, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses - S 1796, An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. *Tax incentives for LTC insurance, consumer protections for LTC insurance, caregiver tax credits - S 2958, CARE Act of 2010.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 99 - the Fair and Simple Tax Act of 2009 H.R. 198 - Health Care Tax deduction Act of 2009 H.R. 205 - the Death Tax Repeal Act H.R. 85 - Marriage Tax Penalty Permanent Elimination Act of 2009 H.R. 199 - Simple Savings Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 379 - State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 498 - Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 544 - Flexible Health Savings Act of 2009 H.R. 897 - Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1560 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1960 - Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $25,403

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R.1192 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide more help to Alzheimer's disease caregivers. Long Term Care Trust Accounts Act S.702 Long Term Care Affordability and Security Act S.697 CLASS Act S.1177 A bill to improve consumer protections for purchasers of long-term care insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.519 To authorize additional appropriations for the family caregiver support program under the Older Americans Act of 1965, and for the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information, for fiscal years 2010, 2011, and 2012. H.R.2096 Long Term Care Cafeteria and Flexible Spending Account H.R.1721 CLASS Act H.R.897 Deduction for Long Term Care Insurance Premiums under Cafeteria Plans and Flexible Spending Arrangements S.1626 Long Term Care insurance Integrity Act of 2009 S.1796 An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. H.R.3200 America's Afforadable Health Choices Right-to-Know Act of 2009 S.1679 Affordable Health Choices Act H.R.3962 Affordable Healthcare for America Act S1728 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009

Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

- Systemic Risk Regulator - Insurance Regulation - Office of Insurance Information - HR 1721/ S 697, "A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance" a/k/a "Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - S 434, "A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the State plan amendment option for providing home and community-based services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes" a/k/a "Empowered at Home Act", regarding all provisions. - 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" a/k/a "Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - HR 1880, "To establish a system of regulation and supervision for insurers, insurance agencies, and insurance producers chartered or licensed under Federal law that ensures the stability and financial integrity of those insurers, agencies, and producers and that protects policyholders and other consumers served by such insurers, agencies, or producers", a/k/a "The National Insurance Consumer Protection Act", regarding all provisions. - HR 2609, "To establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury", a/k/a "Insurance Information Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. -HR 2554, "To reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes", regarding all provisions. - HR 1721/S 697, "A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act", regarding all provisions. - S 1177, "A bill to improve consumer protections for purchasers of long-term care insurance, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Long-Term Care Insurance Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - HR 2096, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance", a/k/a "The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - The Administration's Regulatory Reform Proposal, regarding all provisions. - HR 4173, "To provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act of 2009", regarding Title VI and Title I Subtitle G. - HR 3126, "To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes", a/k/a, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009", regarding all provisions (Bill not yet introduced).

Client expense: $1,210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 1297 Retirement Security for Life Act. Issue: Tax Incentive for Non Qualified Annuities. H.R. 2748 Retirement Security Needs Lifetime Pay Act of 2009. Issue: Tax Incentive for Annuities. H.R. 1988 Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009. Issue: Investment Advice. H.R.1984 - 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009. Issue: Retirement plan fee disclosure. H.R. 2989 401 (K) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009. Issue: Retirement Plan Fee Disclosure S. 697/ HR 1721 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act. Issue: reform of LTC financing. H.R. 897 The Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009. Issue: LTC in cafeteria and FSA and above the line deductions for LTC premiums. S. 434 Empowered at Home Act of 2009. Issue: Allows above the line tax deduction for LTC premiums. Allows LTC to be offered in cafeteria/ FSA plans. S. 391 Healthy Americans Act. Issue: private health insurance including LTC. H.R. 519 The Elder Caregiver Support and Information Enhancement Act of 2009. Issue: LTC additional appropriations for LTC Information clearinghouse. H.R. 1961 - Savings for American Families Future Act Issue: savers' credit S. 401 - Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act Issue: 401(k) fee disclosure H.R. 2021 Savings Recovery Act of 2009. Issue: Savers credit. H.R. 2792 Retirement Savings Transparency Act. Issue: Plan fee disclosure. H.R. 2733/S. 1389 Fixed Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products Classification Act of 2009. Issue: Clarify exemption for fixed indexed annuities. S 702/ HR 2096 Long Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009. Issue: allows long term care insurance to be offered in employer sponsored cafeteria plans and FSA. S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act. Issue: Long Term Care financing with in health reform. S. 1177 Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act of 2009. Issue: Consumer protection for long term care. H.R. 3200: Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Issue: Long Term Care financing within health reform. S. _______: Americas Healthy Future Act. Issue: Long Term Care financing within heath reform. No bill number yet. S. 1226: Long Term Care Insurance Integrity Act of 2009. Issue: Long Term Care. S. 1636 Long Term Care Insurance Consumer Right-To-Know Act of 2009. Issue: Long Term Care consumer protections. S. 1661/S. 906/H.R. 3551 Senior Investment Protection Act of 2009. Issue: Suitability in insurance product sales to seniors and the sale of annuities. H.R. 2779 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009. Issue: 401(k) Plan Fee Disclosure.

Client expense: $1,760,318 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Generic contributions by veterans - HR 2974, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts. Tax incentives for LTC insurance - 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; 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; S 702, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance; 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 insurance premiums; HR 2096, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance. HSA improvements, transparency - HR 3478, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules relating to health savings accounts, to provide payments for a health savings account and for a high deductible health plan instead of entitlement to benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP, to give more control and coverage to patients, to lower health care costs through increased price transparency, and to require immigrants to have a health savings account and high deductible health coverage at time of admission. HSA improvements - HR 3508, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for improved treatment of HSA account provisions, and for other purposes; HR 3971, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the permissible use of health savings accounts to include health insurance payments and to increase the dollar limitation for contributions to health savings accounts, and for other purposes. Tax incentives for employer-sponsored wellness programs - HR 3490, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for employer-provided wellness programs. Health insurance tax deduction, HSAs - HR 3610, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care by allowing a deduction for the health insurance costs of individuals, expanding health savings accounts, and for other purposes. LTC insurance in cafeteria plans - S 1679, An original bill to make quality, affordable health care available to all Americans, reduce costs, improve health care quality, enhance disease prevention, and strengthen the health care workforce. Premium tax, high-value health plan tax, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FAS limits, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses - HR 3590, An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. FSA limits, health savings accounts, eligibility of OTC drugs as tax-free expense - HR 3962, To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. High-cost health plan tax, industry tax, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FSA limits, employer tax exclusion, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses - S 1796, An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 99 - the Fair and Simple Tax Act of 2009 H.R. 198 - Health Care Tax deduction Act of 2009 H.R. 205 - the Death Tax Repeal Act H.R. 85 - Marriage Tax Penalty Permanent Elimination Act of 2009 H.R. 199 - Simple Savings Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 379 - State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 498 - Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 544 - Flexible Health Savings Act of 2009 H.R. 897 - Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1560 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1960 - Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2009

Client expense: $115,362 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 1297 Retirement Security for Life Act. Issue: Tax Incentive for Non Qualified Annuities. H.R. 2748 Retirement Security Needs Lifetime Pay Act of 2009. Issue: Tax Incentive for Annuities. H.R. 1988 Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009. Issue: Investment Advice. H.R.1984 - 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009. Issue: Retirement plan fee disclosure. H.R. 2989 401 (K) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009. Issue: Retirement Plan Fee Disclosure S. 697/ HR 1721 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act. Issue: reform of LTC financing. H.R. 897 The Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009. Issue: LTC in cafeteria and FSA and above the line deductions for LTC premiums. S. 434 Empowered at Home Act of 2009. Issue: Allows above the line tax deduction for LTC premiums. Allows LTC to be offered in cafeteria/ FSA plans. S. 391 Healthy Americans Act. Issue: private health insurance including LTC. H.R. 519 The Elder Caregiver Support and Information Enhancement Act of 2009. Issue: LTC additional appropriations for LTC Information clearinghouse. H.R. 1961 - Savings for American Families Future Act Issue: savers' credit S. 401 - Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act Issue: 401(k) fee disclosure H.R. 2021 Savings Recovery Act of 2009. Issue: Savers credit. H.R. 2792 Retirement Savings Transparency Act. Issue: Plan fee disclosure. H.R. 2733/S. 1389 Fixed Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products Classification Act of 2009. Issue: Clarify exemption for fixed indexed annuities. S 702/ HR 2096 Long Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009. Issue: allows long term care insurance to be offered in employer sponsored cafeteria plans and FSA. S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act. Issue: Long Term Care financing with in health reform. S. 1177 Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act of 2009. Issue: Consumer protection for long term care. H.R. 3200: Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Issue: Long Term Care financing within health reform. S. _______: Americas Healthy Future Act. Issue: Long Term Care financing within heath reform. No bill number yet. S. 1226: Long Term Care Insurance Integrity Act of 2009. Issue: Long Term Care. S. 1636 Long Term Care Insurance Consumer Right-To-Know Act of 2009. Issue: Long Term Care consumer protections. S. 1661/S. 906/H.R. 3551 Senior Investment Protection Act of 2009. Issue: Suitability in insurance product sales to seniors and the sale of annuities. H.R. 2779 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009. Issue: 401(k) Plan Fee Disclosure. S. 2832 Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. Issue: Annuity illustration on benefit statements. H. R. 4126 Retirement Fairness Act. Issue: Modification of 401(k) Plan Rules. H. R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Exclusion of retirement plans from CFPA and suitability in insurance product sales to seniors and sales of annuities. H.R. 3590-The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Issue: Long Term Care financing within heath reform.

Client expense: $1,908,166 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

S. 1297 Retirement Security for Life Act. Issue: Tax Incentive for Non Qualified Annuities. H.R. 2748 Retirement Security Needs Lifetime Pay Act of 2009. Issue: Tax Incentive for Annuities. H.R. 1988 Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009. Issue: Investment Advice. H.R.1984 - 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009. Issue: Retirement plan fee disclosure. H.R. 2989 401 (K) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009. Issue: Retirement Plan Fee Disclosure S. 697/ HR 1721 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act. Issue: reform of LTC financing. H.R. 897 The Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009. Issue: LTC in cafeteria and FSA and above the line deductions for LTC premiums. S. 434 Empowered at Home Act of 2009. Issue: Allows above the line tax deduction for LTC premiums. Allows LTC to be offered in cafeteria/ FSA plans. S. 391 Healthy Americans Act. Issue: private health insurance including LTC. H.R. 519 The Elder Caregiver Support and Information Enhancement Act of 2009. Issue: LTC additional appropriations for LTC Information clearinghouse. H.R. 1961 - Savings for American Families Future Act Issue: savers' credit S. 401 - Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act Issue: 401(k) fee disclosure H.R. 2021 Savings Recovery Act of 2009. Issue: Savers credit. H.R. 2792 Retirement Savings Transparency Act. Issue: Plan fee disclosure. H.R. 2733/S. 1389 Fixed Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products Classification Act of 2009. Issue: Clarify exemption for fixed indexed annuities. S 702/ HR 2096 Long Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009. Issue: allows long term care insurance to be offered in employer sponsored cafeteria plans and FSA. S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act. Issue: Long Term Care financing with in health reform. S. 1177 Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act of 2009. Issue: Consumer protection for long term care. H.R. 3200: Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Issue: Long Term Care financing within health reform. S. _______: Americas Healthy Future Act. Issue: Long Term Care financing within heath reform. No bill number yet. S. 1226: Long Term Care Insurance Integrity Act of 2009. Issue: Long Term Care. S. 1636 Long Term Care Insurance Consumer Right-To-Know Act of 2009. Issue: Long Term Care consumer protections. S. 1661/S. 906/H.R. 3551 Senior Investment Protection Act of 2009. Issue: Suitability in insurance product sales to seniors and the sale of annuities. H.R. 2779 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009. Issue: 401(k) Plan Fee Disclosure. S. 2832 Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. Issue: Annuity illustration on benefit statements. H. R. 4126 Retirement Fairness Act. Issue: Modification of 401(k) Plan Rules. H. R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Exclusion of retirement plans from CFPA and suitability in insurance product sales to seniors and sales of annuities. H.R. 3590-The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Issue: Long Term Care financing within heath reform.

Client expense: $1,908,166 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 99 - the Fair and Simple Tax Act of 2009 H.R. 198 - Health Care Tax deduction Act of 2009 H.R. 205 - the Death Tax Repeal Act H.R. 85 - Marriage Tax Penalty Permanent Elimination Act of 2009 H.R. 199 - Simple Savings Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 379 - State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 498 - Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 544 - Flexible Health Savings Act of 2009 H.R. 897 - Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1560 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1960 - Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2009

Client expense: $164,909 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 897, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Putnam) tax incentives for LTC insurance; H.R. 1891, Sunset of Life Protection Act (Alexander) tax incentives for LTC insurance (cont.) H.R. 2096, Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act (Pomeroy) tax incentives for LTC insurance; H.R. 2974: HSAs for Veterans (Campbell) HSA contributions by veterans; H.R. 3478, Patient-Controlled Healthcare Protection Act (Gohmert) HSA improvements, transparency; H.R. 3490, Wellness Programs (Johnson) tax incentives for employer-sponsored wellness programs; H.R. 3508, Healthy Savings Act (Paulsen) HSA improvements; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Reid) premium tax, high-value health plan tax, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FSA limits, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses; H.R. 3610, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) health insurance tax deduction, HSAs; H.R. 3962, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act (Dingell) FSA limits, health savings accounts, eligibility of OTC drugs as tax-free expense; H.R. 3971, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Flake) HSA improvements; S. 94, Long-Term Care Family Accessibility Act (Vitter) tax incentives for LTC insurance; S. 702, Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act (Grassley) tax incentives for LTC insurance; S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act (Harkin) LTC insurance in cafeteria plans; S. 1796, Americas Healthy Future Act (Baucus) high-cost health plan tax, industry tax, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FSA limits, employer tax exclusion, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses TAX (Regulatory) Issues relating to Health Savings Accounts; issues related to COBRA subsidy requirements; and issues relating to withholding of government contract payments.

Client expense: $2,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 519: ELDER CAREGIVER SUPPORT AND INFORMATION ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO LONG TERM CARE APPROPRIATIONS FOR LONG TERM CARE INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE H.R. 897: LONG TERM CARE AND RETIREMENT SECURITY ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO LONG TERM CARE IN CAFETERIA PLANS AND FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS, AND ABOVE THE LINE DEDUCTIONS FOR LONG TERM CARE PREMIUMS HR 1721/S. 697: COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO REFORM OF LONG TERM CARE FINANCING H.R. 1961: SAVINGS FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES FUTURE ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SAVERS' CREDIT H.R.1984: 401(K) FAIR DISCLOSURE FOR RETIREMENT SECURITY ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO RETIREMENT PLAN FEE DISCLOSURE H.R. 1988: CONFLICTED INVESTMENT ADVICE PROHIBITION ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO INVESTMENT ADVICE H.R. 2021: SAVINGS RECOVERY ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SAVERS CREDIT HR 2096/S 702: LONG TERM CARE AFFORDABILITY AND SECURITY ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO LONG TERM CARE IN CAFETERIA PLANS AND FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS H.R. 2733/S. 1389: FIXED INDEXED ANNUITIES AND INSURANCE PRODUCTS CLASSIFICATION ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO CLARIFICATION FOR FIXED ANNUITIES REGULATION H.R. 2748: RETIREMENT SECURITY NEEDS LIFETIME PAY ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TAX INCENTIVE FOR ANNUITIES H.R. 2779: DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN FEE TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO 401(K) PLAN FEE DISCLOSURE H.R. 2792: RETIREMENT SAVINGS TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO PLAN FEE DISCLOSURE H.R. 2989: 401 (K) FAIR DISCLOSURE AND PENSION SECURITY ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO RETIREMENT PLAN FEE DISCLOSURE H.R. 3200: AMERICA'S AFFORDABLE HEALTH CHOICES ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO LONG TERM CARE FINANCING WITHIN HEALTH CARE REFORM H.R. 3551 /S. 1661/S. 906: SENIOR INVESTMENT PROTECTION ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO PRODUCT SALES TO SENIORS, AND ANNUITIES SALES H.R. 3590: THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO LONG TERM CARE AND SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCTS FINANCING AND TAX WITHIN HEALTH REFORM H.R. 4126: RETIREMENT FAIRNESS ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO MODIFICATION OF 401(K) PLAN RULES H.R. 4173: WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE EXCLUSION OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS FROM CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION AGENCY, SUITIBILITY OF INSURANCE PRODUCT SALES TO SENIORS, AND SALE OF ANNUITIES S. 391: HEALTHY AMERICANS ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE INCLUDING LONG TERM CARE S. 401: DEFINED CONTRIBUTION FEE DISCLOSURE ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO 401(K) PLAN FEE DISCLOSURE S. 434: EMPOWERED AT HOME ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO LONG TERM CARE PREMIUMS, TAX DEDUCTIONS AND LONG TERM CARE IN CAFETERIA PLANS AND FLEXABLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS S. 1177: CONFIDENCE IN LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION IN LONG TERM CARE S. 1297: RETIREMENT SECURITY FOR LIFE ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO NON-QUALIFIED ANNUITIES TAX INCENTIVES S. 1626: LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE INTEGRITY ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO LONG TERM CARE S. 1679: AFFORDABLE HEALTH CHOICES ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO LONG TERM CARE FINANCING S. 1636: LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE CONSUMER RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO LONG TERM CARE CONSUMER PROTECTIONS S. 1796: AMERICAS HEALTHY FUTURE ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO LONG TERM CARE FINANCING S. 2832: LIFETIME INCOME DISCLOSURE ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO ANNUITY ILLUSTRATION ON BENEFIT STATEMENTS

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Generic contributions by veterans - HR 2974, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts. Tax incentives for LTC insurance - 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; 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; S 702, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance; 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 insurance premiums; HR 2096, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance. HSA improvements, transparency - HR 3478, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules relating to health savings accounts, to provide payments for a health savings account and for a high deductible health plan instead of entitlement to benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP, to give more control and coverage to patients, to lower health care costs through increased price transparency, and to require immigrants to have a health savings account and high deductible health coverage at time of admission. HSA improvements - HR 3508, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for improved treatment of HSA account provisions, and for other purposes; HR 3971, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the permissible use of health savings accounts to include health insurance payments and to increase the dollar limitation for contributions to health savings accounts, and for other purposes. Tax incentives for employer-sponsored wellness programs - HR 3490, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for employer-provided wellness programs. Health insurance tax deduction, HSAs - HR 3610, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access to health care by allowing a deduction for the health insurance costs of individuals, expanding health savings accounts, and for other purposes. LTC insurance in cafeteria plans - S 1679, An original bill to make quality, affordable health care available to all Americans, reduce costs, improve health care quality, enhance disease prevention, and strengthen the health care workforce. Premium tax, high-value health plan tax, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FAS limits, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses - HR 3590, An act entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. FSA limits, health savings accounts, eligibility of OTC drugs as tax-free expense - HR 3962, To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. High-cost health plan tax, industry tax, LTC insurance in cafeteria plans, FSA limits, employer tax exclusion, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses - S 1796, An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

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.

Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

See attachment. RET Fourth Quarter Report 2009 H.R. 519 The Elder Caregiver Support and Information Enhancement Act of 2009. Issue: LTC additional appropriations for LTC Information clearinghouse. H.R. 897 The Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009. Issue: LTC in cafeteria and FSA and above the line deductions for LTC premiums. H.R. 1961 - Savings for American Families Future Act Issue: savers' credit H.R. 1984 - 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009. Issue: Retirement plan fee disclosure. H.R. 1988 Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009. Issue: Investment Advice. H.R. 2021 Savings Recovery Act of 2009. Issue: Savers credit. H.R. 2733/S. 1389 Fixed Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products Classification Act of 2009. Issue: Clarify exemption for fixed indexed annuities. H.R. 2748 Retirement Security Needs Lifetime Pay Act of 2009. Issue: Tax Incentive for Annuities. H.R. 2779 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009. Issue: 401(k) Plan Fee Disclosure. H.R. 2792 Retirement Savings Transparency Act. Issue: Plan fee disclosure. H.R. 2989 401 (K) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009. Issue: Retirement Plan Fee Disclosure H.R. 3200: Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Issue: Long Term Care financing within health reform. H.R. 3590-The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Issue: Long Term Care financing within heath reform. H. R. 4126 Retirement Fairness Act. Issue: Modification of 401(k) Plan Rules. H. R. 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Exclusion of retirement plans from CFPA and suitability in insurance product sales to seniors and sales of annuities. S. 391 Healthy Americans Act. Issue: private health insurance including LTC. S. 401 - Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act Issue: 401(k) fee disclosure S. 434 Empowered at Home Act of 2009. Issue: Allows above the line tax deduction for LTC premiums. Allows LTC to be offered in cafeteria/ FSA plans. S. 697/ HR 1721 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act. Issue: reform of LTC financing. S 702/ HR 2096 Long Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009. Issue: allows long term care insurance to be offered in employer sponsored cafeteria plans and FSA. S. 1177 Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act of 2009. Issue: Consumer protection for long term care. S. 1226: Long Term Care Insurance Integrity Act of 2009. Issue: Long Term Care. S. 1297 Retirement Security for Life Act. Issue: Tax Incentive for Non Qualified Annuities. S. 1636 Long Term Care Insurance Consumer Right-To-Know Act of 2009. Issue: Long Term Care consumer protections. S. 1661/S. 906/H.R. 3551 Senior Investment Protection Act of 2009. Issue: Suitability in insurance product sales to seniors and the sale of annuities. S. 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act. Issue: Long Term Care financing with in health reform. S. 2832 Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. Issue: Annuity illustration on benefit statements. S. _______: Americas Healthy Future Act. Issue: Long Term Care financing within heath reform. No bill number yet.

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

H.R.1192 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide more help to Alzheimer's disease caregivers. Long Term Care Trust Accounts Act S.702 Long Term Care Affordability and Security Act S.697 CLASS Act S.1177 A bill to improve consumer protections for purchasers of long-term care insurance, and for other purposes. H.R.519 To authorize additional appropriations for the family caregiver support program under the Older Americans Act of 1965, and for the National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information, for fiscal years 2010, 2011, and 2012. H.R.2096 Long Term Care Cafeteria and Flexible Spending Account H.R.1721 CLASS Act H.R.897 Deduction for Long Term Care Insurance Premiums under Cafeteria Plans and Flexible Spending Arrangements S.1626 Long Term Care insurance Integrity Act of 2009 S.1796 An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. H.R.3200 America's Afforadable Health Choices Right-to-Know Act of 2009 S.1679 Affordable Health Choices Act H.R.3962 Affordable Healthcare for America Act S1728 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009

Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 99 - the Fair and Simple Tax Act of 2009 H.R. 198 - Health Care Tax deduction Act of 2009 H.R. 205 - the Death Tax Repeal Act H.R. 85 - Marriage Tax Penalty Permanent Elimination Act of 2009 H.R. 199 - Simple Savings Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 379 - State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Expansion Act of 2009 H.R. 498 - Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 544 - Flexible Health Savings Act of 2009 H.R. 897 - Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1560 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1960 - Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $26,618

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

- Systemic Risk Regulator - Insurance Regulation - Office of Insurance Information - HR 1721/ S 697, "A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance" a/k/a "Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - S 434, "A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the State plan amendment option for providing home and community-based services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes" a/k/a "Empowered at Home Act", regarding all provisions. - 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" a/k/a "Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - HR 1880, "To establish a system of regulation and supervision for insurers, insurance agencies, and insurance producers chartered or licensed under Federal law that ensures the stability and financial integrity of those insurers, agencies, and producers and that protects policyholders and other consumers served by such insurers, agencies, or producers", a/k/a "The National Insurance Consumer Protection Act", regarding all provisions. - HR 2609, "To establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury", a/k/a "Insurance Information Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. -HR 2554, "To reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes", regarding all provisions. - HR 1721/S 697, "A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act", regarding all provisions. - S 1177, "A bill to improve consumer protections for purchasers of long-term care insurance, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Long-Term Care Insurance Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - HR 2096, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance", a/k/a "The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - The Administration's Regulatory Reform Proposal, regarding all provisions. - HR 4173, "To provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act of 2009", regarding Title VI and Title I Subtitle G. - HR 3126, "To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes", a/k/a, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009", regarding all provisions. - "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009", regarding all provisions (Bill not yet introduced).

Client expense: $1,210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)