Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2012
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
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H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) - HSA improvements, H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act (Paulsen) - HSA, HRA, FSA provisions, ACA provisions, H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions, H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) - repeal of HSA restrictions, H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions, H.R. 1004, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act (Boustany) -- distribution of unused amounts from a Health FSA, H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany), H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) - HSA and FSA improvements, H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications, H.R. 5842, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - use of HSA, HRA, and FSA funds for over-the-counter medications, H.R. 5858, Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act (Herger) - HSA provisions, H.R. 6005, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Courtney) - tax incentives for purchase of LTC insurance, consumer protections, H.R. 6088, Repeal of the Unfair Taxes on Health Care Act (Schweikert) - repeal of ACA premium tax and restrictions on HSAs / FSAs, H.R. 6137, Helping Save Americans' Health Care Choices Act (Fleming) - HSA and FSA provisions, H.R. 6162, Ensuring Women's Access to Free-Market Healthcare Act (Cassidy) - pregnancy-related coverage by HSA plans, S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions, S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) - HSA and FSA improvements, S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) - use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications, S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) - repeal of health insurance premium tax, S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act (Reid) - amendment to repeal ACA premium tax, S. 2516, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) - pharmaceutical, medical device issues, S. 3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) - pharmaceutical, medical device issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) HSA improvements 16. Specific Lobbying Issues (continued): H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act (Paulsen) HSA, HRA, FSA provisions, ACA provisions H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) repeal of HSA restrictions H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 1004, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act (Boustany) -- distribution of unused amounts from a Health FSA H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany) H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications H.R. 5842, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA, HRA, and FSA funds for over-the-counter medications H.R. 5858, Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act (Herger) HSA provisions H.R. 6005, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Courtney) tax incentives for purchase of LTC insurance, consumer protections H.R. 6088, Repeal of the Unfair Taxes on Health Care Act (Schweikert) repeal of ACA premium tax and restrictions on HSAs / FSAs H.R. 6137, Helping Save Americans' Health Care Choices Act (Fleming) HSA and FSA provisions H.R. 6162, Ensuring Women's Access to Free-Market Healthcare Act (Cassidy) pregnancy-related coverage by HSA plans S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) HSA and FSA improvements S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) repeal of health insurance premium tax S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act (Reid) amendment to repeal ACA premium tax S. 2516, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) pharmaceutical, medical device issues S. 3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) pharmaceutical, medical device issues Regulatory Issues: Annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; employer coverage mandate, W-2 reporting requirements, health insurer fee, and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $2,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
HR 677/S 267: LIFETIME INCOME DISCLOSURE ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO ANNUITY ILLUSTRATION H.R. 3656 - the Retirement Savings Security Act. Issue: 401(k) plan loans H.R. 4049, AUTOMATIC IRA ACT OF 2012; ALL PROVISIONS. S. 3230, Long Term Care Insurance Integrity Act of 2012, Issue: Consumer protections for Long-term Care. HR 1534: SMALL BUSINESSES ADD VALUE FOR EMPLOYEES (SAVE) ACT OF 2011; PROVISIONS RELATED TO VOLUNTARY AUTO-INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS (IRA) HR 5025: TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT AND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO EXTEND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONALS AND FACILITIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE EXTENSION OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS TO LONG-TERM CARE INSURERS S 1121: SAVINGS ENHANCEMENT BY ALLEVIATING LEAKAGE IN 401(K) SAVINGS ACT OF 2011; PROVISIONS RELATED TO LIMITS BORROWING FROM 401(K) PLANS S 1557: AUTOMATIC IRA ACT OF 2011; Provisions related to voluntary IRAs and multi-employer plans P.L. 110-233 (111th CONGRESS): GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2008; PROVISIONS RELATED TO UNDERWRITING RESTRICTIONS ON LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE H. CON.RES. 101: EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF THE CURRENT SYSTEM OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS TAX INCENTIVES; ALL PROVISIONS. H.R. 4050, RETIREMENT PLAN SIMPLIFICATION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2012; PROVISIONS RELATED TO MULTIPLE EMPLOYER PLANES, E-DELIVERY, AND ANNUITY REFORMS. H.R. 5025 - the HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010Issue: extends health information technology accounting requirements to long-term care insurers. S. 1534 and H.R. 3215 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act: Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3475 Keeping IDs Safe Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3482 Tax Crimes and Identity Theft Prevention Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 2309, the Postal Reform Act of 2011, Issue: USPS sale of financial products. S.1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012. Issue: USPS sale of financial services products H.R. 5, the HEALTH Act of 2011. Issue: McCarran Ferguson H.R. 6005, The Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2012, Issue: Long-term care insurance allowed to be offered as part of cafeteria plans H.R. 493- Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008. Underwriting restrictions on long-term care insurance. H.R. 677/S. 267- The Lifetime Income Disclosures Acts. Issue: Annuity Illustration. H.R. 3656- the Retirement Savings Security Act. Issue: 401(k) plan loans. S. 3226- Americans Giving Care to Elders Act of 2012. Issue: Caregivers Credit. S. 3229- Long-Term Care Insurance Consumer Right to Know Act for 2012. Issue: Third party review of long-term care insurance claims. S. 3230- Long Term Care Insurance Integrity Act of 2012. Consumer protections for Long-term Care. S. 3432 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act. Creation of Death master file. H.R. 6300: Medicaid Long-Term Care Reform Act of 2012. Provisiosn related to Long-term care. HR 8, the Affordable Taxpayers Relief Act of 2012 provisions related to Roth conversion.
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
See attachment. RET Fourth Quarter Report 2012 H.R. 5, the HEALTH Act of 2011. Issue: McCarran Ferguson H.R. 493 Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008. Issue: Underwriting restrictions on long-term care insurance. H.R. 677/S. 267 The Lifetime Income Disclosure Acts. Issue: Annuity Illustration. H.R. 1534 Small Business Add Value for Employees Act of 2011. Issue: voluntary auto-IRAs. H.R. 2309, the Postal Reform Act of 2011, Issue: USPS sale of financial products. H.R. 3475 Keeping IDs Safe Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3482 Tax Crimes and Identity Theft Prevention Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3656 - the Retirement Savings Security Act. Issue: 401(k) plan loans H.R. 4049 Automatic IRA Act. Issue: mandatory auto-IRAs H.R. 4050 Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Issue: strengthen multiple employer plans, improve the administration of J&S annuity rules, and other annuity improvements. H.R. 6005, The Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2012, Issue: Long-term care insurance allowed to be offered as part of cafeteria plans H.R. 6300: Medicaid Long-Term Care Reform Act of 2012. Issue: Long-term care. S. 1121 Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act. Issue: Limits borrowing from 401(k) plans. S. 1557, the Automatic IRA Act of 2011. Issue: voluntary IRAs and Multiple Employer Plans. S. 1534 and H.R. 3215 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act: Issue: restriction to DMF data. S. Con. Res. 62/ H.Con.Res.101: Resolution on Retirement Savings Incentives. S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012. Issue: USPS sale of financial services products S. 3432 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act. Issue: Death master file.
Client expense: $920,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
H.R. 493 - Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008. Issue: Underwriting restrictions on long-term care insurance. H.R. 677/S. 267 - The Lifetime Income Disclosure Acts. Issue: Annuity Illustration. H.R. 1534 Small Business Add Value for Employees Act of 2011. Issue: voluntary auto-IRAs. S. 1121 Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act. Issue: Limits borrowing from 401(k) plans. S. 1557, the Automatic IRA Act of 2011. Issue: voluntary IRAs and Multiple Employer Plans. S. 1534 and H.R. 3215 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act: Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3475 Keeping IDs Safe Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3482 Tax Crimes and Identity Theft Prevention Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 4049 Automatic IRA Act. Issue: mandatory auto-IRAs H.R. 4050 Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Issue: strengthen multiple employer plans, improve the administration of J&S annuity rules, and other annuity improvements. S. Con. Res. 62/ H.Con.Res.101: Resolution on Retirement Savings Incentives. H.R. 3656 - the Retirement Savings Security Act. Issue: 401(k) plan loans H.R. 2309, the Postal Reform Act of 2011, Issue: USPS sale of financial products. S.1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012. Issue: USPS sale of financial services products H.R. 5, the HEALTH Act of 2011. Issue: McCarran Ferguson H.R. 6005, The Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2012, Issue: Long-term care insurance allowed to be offered as part of cafeteria plans S. 3432 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act. Issue: Death master file. H.R.6300: Medicaid Long-Term Care Reform Act of 2012. Issue: Long-term care.
Client expense: $1,063,984 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) - HSA improvements. H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act (Paulsen) - HSA, HRA, FSA provisions, ACA provisions. H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions. H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) - repeal of HSA restrictions. H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions. H.R. 1004, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act (Boustany) -- distribution of unused amounts from a Health FSA. H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany). H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) - HSA and FSA improvements. H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications. H.R. 5842, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - use of HSA, HRA, and FSA funds for over-the-counter medications. H.R. 5858, Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act (Herger) - HSA provisions. H.R. 6005, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Courtney) - tax incentives for purchase of LTC insurance, consumer protections. H.R. 6088, Repeal of the Unfair Taxes on Health Care Act (Schweikert) - repeal of ACA premium tax and restrictions on HSAs / FSAs. H.R. 6137, Helping Save Americans' Health Care Choices Act (Fleming) - HSA and FSA provisions. H.R. 6162, Ensuring Women's Access to Free-Market Healthcare Act (Cassidy) - pregnancy-related coverage by HSA plans. S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions. S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) - HSA and FSA improvements. S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) - use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications. S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) - repeal of health insurance premium tax. S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act (Reid) - amendment to repeal ACA premium tax. S. 2516, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) - pharmaceutical, medical device issues. S. 3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) - pharmaceutical, medical device issues.
2012 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) HSA improvements 16. Specific Lobbying Issues (continued): H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act (Paulsen) HSA, HRA, FSA provisions, ACA provisions H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) repeal of HSA restrictions H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 1004, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act (Boustany) -- distribution of unused amounts from a Health FSA H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany) H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications H.R. 5842, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA, HRA, and FSA funds for over-the-counter medications H.R. 5858, Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act (Herger) HSA provisions H.R. 6005, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Courtney) tax incentives for purchase of LTC insurance, consumer protections H.R. 6088, Repeal of the Unfair Taxes on Health Care Act (Schweikert) repeal of ACA premium tax and restrictions on HSAs / FSAs H.R. 6137, Helping Save Americans' Health Care Choices Act (Fleming) HSA and FSA provisions H.R. 6162, Ensuring Women's Access to Free-Market Healthcare Act (Cassidy) pregnancy-related coverage by HSA plans S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) HSA and FSA improvements S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) repeal of health insurance premium tax S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act (Reid) amendment to repeal ACA premium tax S. 2516, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) pharmaceutical, medical device issues S. 3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) pharmaceutical, medical device issues Regulatory Issues: Annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; employer coverage mandate, W-2 reporting requirements, and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2012 · third_quarter · Retirement
See attachment. RET Third Quarter Report 2012 H.Con.Res.101: Resolution on Retirement Savings Incentives. H.R. 5, the HEALTH Act of 2011. Issue: McCarran Ferguson H.R. 493 Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008. Issue: Underwriting restrictions on long-term care insurance. H.R. 677/S. 267 The Lifetime Income Disclosure Acts. Issue: Annuity Illustration. H.R. 1534 Small Business Add Value for Employees Act of 2011. Issue: voluntary auto-IRAs. H.R. 2309, the Postal Reform Act of 2011, Issue: USPS sale of financial products. H.R. 3475 Keeping IDs Safe Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3482 Tax Crimes and Identity Theft Prevention Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3656 - the Retirement Savings Security Act. Issue: 401(k) plan loans H.R. 4049 Automatic IRA Act. Issue: mandatory auto-IRAs H.R. 4050 Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Issue: strengthen multiple employer plans, improve the administration of J&S annuity rules, and other annuity improvements. H.R. 5025 - the HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010Issue: extends health information technology accounting requirements to long-term care insurers. H.R. 6005, The Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2012, Issue: Long-term care insurance allowed to be offered as part of cafeteria plans H.R.6300: Medicaid Long-Term Care Reform Act of 2012. Issue: Long-term care. S. 1121 Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act. Issue: Limits borrowing from 401(k) plans. S. 1534 and H.R. 3215 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act: Issue: restriction to DMF data. S. 1557, the Automatic IRA Act of 2011. Issue: voluntary IRAs and Multiple Employer Plans. S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012. Issue: USPS sale of financial services products S. 3226, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act of 2012, Issue: Caregivers Credit S. 3229, Long-term care Insurance Consumer Right to Know Act of 2012, Issue: third party review of long-term care insurance claims S. 3230, Long Term Care Insurance Integrity Act of 2012, Issue: Consumer protections for Long-term Care. S. 3432 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act. Issue: Death master file.
2012 · third_quarter · Retirement
HR 677/S 267: LIFETIME INCOME DISCLOSURE ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO ANNUITY ILLUSTRATION H.R. 3656 - the Retirement Savings Security Act. Issue: 401(k) plan loans H.R. 4049, AUTOMATIC IRA ACT OF 2012; ALL PROVISIONS. S. 3230, Long Term Care Insurance Integrity Act of 2012, Issue: Consumer protections for Long-term Care. HR 1534: SMALL BUSINESSES ADD VALUE FOR EMPLOYEES (SAVE) ACT OF 2011; PROVISIONS RELATED TO VOLUNTARY AUTO-INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS (IRA) HR 5025: TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT AND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO EXTEND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONALS AND FACILITIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE EXTENSION OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS TO LONG-TERM CARE INSURERS S 1121: SAVINGS ENHANCEMENT BY ALLEVIATING LEAKAGE IN 401(K) SAVINGS ACT OF 2011; PROVISIONS RELATED TO LIMITS BORROWING FROM 401(K) PLANS S 1557: AUTOMATIC IRA ACT OF 2011; Provisions related to voluntary IRAs and multi-employer plans P.L. 110-233 (111th CONGRESS): GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2008; PROVISIONS RELATED TO UNDERWRITING RESTRICTIONS ON LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE H. CON.RES. 101: EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF THE CURRENT SYSTEM OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS TAX INCENTIVES; ALL PROVISIONS. H.R. 4050, RETIREMENT PLAN SIMPLIFICATION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2012; PROVISIONS RELATED TO MULTIPLE EMPLOYER PLANES, E-DELIVERY, AND ANNUITY REFORMS. H.R. 5025 - the HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010Issue: extends health information technology accounting requirements to long-term care insurers. S. 1534 and H.R. 3215 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act: Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3475 Keeping IDs Safe Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3482 Tax Crimes and Identity Theft Prevention Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 2309, the Postal Reform Act of 2011, Issue: USPS sale of financial products. S.1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012. Issue: USPS sale of financial services products H.R. 5, the HEALTH Act of 2011. Issue: McCarran Ferguson H.R. 6005, The Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2012, Issue: Long-term care insurance allowed to be offered as part of cafeteria plans H.R. 493- Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008. Underwriting restrictions on long-term care insurance. H.R. 677/S. 267- The Lifetime Income Disclosures Acts. Issue: Annuity Illustration. H.R. 3656- the Retirement Savings Security Act. Issue: 401(k) plan loans. S. 3226- Americans Giving Care to Elders Act of 2012. Issue: Caregivers Credit. S. 3229- Long-Term Care Insurance Consumer Right to Know Act for 2012. Issue: Third party review of long-term care insurance claims. S. 3230- Long Term Care Insurance Integrity Act of 2012. Consumer protections for Long-term Care. S. 3432 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act. Creation of Death master file. H.R. 6300: Medicaid Long-Term Care Reform Act of 2012. Provisiosn related to Long-term care.
2012 · third_quarter · Retirement
H.R. 493 Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008. Issue: Underwriting restrictions on long-term care insurance. H.R. 677/S. 267 The Lifetime Income Disclosure Acts. Issue: Annuity Illustration. H.R. 1534 Small Business Add Value for Employees Act of 2011. Issue: voluntary auto-IRAs. S. 1121 Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act. Issue: Limits borrowing from 401(k) plans. H.R. 5025 - the HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010Issue: extends health information technology accounting requirements to long-term care insurers. S. 1557, the Automatic IRA Act of 2011. Issue: voluntary IRAs and Multiple Employer Plans. S. 1534 and H.R. 3215 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act: Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3475 Keeping IDs Safe Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3482 Tax Crimes and Identity Theft Prevention Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 4049 Automatic IRA Act. Issue: mandatory auto-IRAs H.R. 4050 Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Issue: strengthen multiple employer plans, improve the administration of J&S annuity rules, and other annuity improvements. H.Con.Res.101: Resolution on Retirement Savings Incentives. H.R. 3656 - the Retirement Savings Security Act. Issue: 401(k) plan loans H.R. 2309, the Postal Reform Act of 2011, Issue: USPS sale of financial products. S.1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012. Issue: USPS sale of financial services products H.R. 5, the HEALTH Act of 2011. Issue: McCarran Ferguson H.R. 6005, The Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2012, Issue: Long-term care insurance allowed to be offered as part of cafeteria plans S. 3226, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act of 2012, Issue: Caregivers Credit S. 3229, Long-term care Insurance Consumer Right to Know Act of 2012, Issue: third party review of long-term care insurance claims S. 3230, Long Term Care Insurance Integrity Act of 2012, Issue: Consumer protections for Long-term Care. S. 3432 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act. Issue: Death master file. H.R.6300: Medicaid Long-Term Care Reform Act of 2012. Issue: Long-term care.
2012 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) HSA improvements H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act (Paulsen) HSA, HRA, FSA provisions, ACA provisions H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions 16. Specific Lobbying Issues (continued): H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) repeal of HSA restrictions H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 1004, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act (Boustany) -- distribution of unused amounts from a Health FSA H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany) H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications H.R. 5842, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) use of HSA, HRA, and FSA funds for over-the-counter medications H.R. 5858, Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act (Herger) HSA provisions H.R. 6005, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Courtney) tax incentives for purchase of LTC insurance, consumer protections H.R. 5651, FDA Reform Act (Upton) pharmaceutical, medical device issues S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) HSA and FSA improvements S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) repeal of health insurance premium tax S. 2516, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) pharmaceutical, medical device issues S. 3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) pharmaceutical, medical device issues Regulatory Issues: Annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; employer coverage mandate, W-2 reporting requirements, and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
2012 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.369, Health Savings and Affordability Act (Austria) - HSA improvements H.R. 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act (Paulsen) - HSA, HRA, FSA provisions, ACA provisions H.R. 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act (Reichert) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act (Quayle) - repeal of HSA restrictions H.R. 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Paulsen) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions H.R. 1004, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act (Boustany) -- distribution of unused amounts from a Health FSA H.R. 1370, Repeal of ACA Premium Tax (Boustany) H.R. 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Paulsen) - HSA and FSA improvements H.R. 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications H.R. 5842, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Jenkins) - use of HSA, HRA, and FSA funds for over-the-counter medications H.R. 5858, Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act (Herger) - HSA provisions H.R. 6005, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act (Courtney) - tax incentives for purchase of LTC insurance, consumer protections H.R. 5651, FDA Reform Act (Upton) - pharmaceutical, medical device issues S. 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Hutchison) - repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions S. 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act (Hatch) - HSA and FSA improvements S. 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) - use of HSA funds and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications S. 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) - repeal of health insurance premium tax S. 2516, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) - pharmaceutical, medical device issues S. 3187, the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (Harkin) - pharmaceutical, medical device issues
2012 · second_quarter · Retirement
See attachment. RET First Quarter Report 2012 H.R. 5, the HEALTH Act of 2011. Issue: McCarran Ferguson H.R. 493 Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008. Issue: Underwriting restrictions on long-term care insurance. H.R. 677/S. 267 The Lifetime Income Disclosure Acts. Issue: Annuity Illustration. H.R. 1534 Small Business Add Value for Employees Act of 2011. Issue: voluntary auto-IRAs. H.R. 2309 - the Postal Reform Act of 2011, Issue: USPS sale of financial products. H.R. 3475 Keeping IDs Safe Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3482 Tax Crimes and Identity Theft Prevention Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3656 - the Retirement Savings Security Act. Issue: 401(k) plan loans H.R. 4049 Automatic IRA Act. Issue: mandatory auto-IRAs H.R. 4050 Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Issue: strengthen multiple employer plans, improve the administration of J&S annuity rules, and other annuity improvements. H.R. 5025 - the HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010Issue: extends health information technology accounting requirements to long-term care insurers. H.R. 6005 - The Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2012, Issue: Long-term care insurance allowed to be offered as part of cafeteria plans H.Con.Res.101: Resolution on Retirement Savings Incentives. S. 1121 Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act. Issue: Limits borrowing from 401(k) plans. S. 1534 and H.R. 3215 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act: Issue: restriction to DMF data. S. 1557 - the Automatic IRA Act of 2011. Issue: voluntary IRAs and Multiple Employer Plans. S. 1789 - the 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012. Issue: USPS sale of financial services products S. 3226 - Americans Giving Care to Elders Act of 2012, Issue: Caregivers Credit S. 3229 - Long-term care Insurance Consumer Right to Know Act of 2012, Issue: third party review of long-term care insurance claims S. 3230 - Long Term Care Insurance Integrity Act of 2012, Issue: Consumer protections for Long-term Care.
2012 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - HR 1370, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. *HSA improvements - HR 369, Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2011. *Repeal of HSA restrictions - HR 524, Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act of 2011. *Repeal of HSA and FSA restrictions - HR 450, Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act of 2011; HR 605, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act; S 312, Patients' Freedom to Choose Act. *HSA and FSA improvements - HR 2010, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011; S 1098, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011. *Use of HSA and FSA funds to purchase OTC medications - HR 2529, Restoring Access to Medication Act; S 1368, Restoring Access to Medication Act; HR 5842, Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2012. *Health insurance premium tax - S 1880, Jobs and Premium Protection Act. *HSA, HRA, FSA provisions, ACA provisions - HR 436, Health Care Cost Reduction Act of 2012. *Distribution of unused amounts from a health FSA - HR 1004, Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act of 2012. *HSA provisions - HR 5858, Health Savings Accounts Improvements Act of 2012. *Tax incentives for purchase of LTC insurance, consumer protections - HR 6005, Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2012.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
2012 · second_quarter · Retirement
H.R. 493 Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008. Issue: Underwriting restrictions on long-term care insurance. H.R. 677/S. 267 The Lifetime Income Disclosure Acts. Issue: Annuity Illustration. H.R. 1534 Small Business Add Value for Employees Act of 2011. Issue: voluntary auto-IRAs. S. 1121 Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act. Issue: Limits borrowing from 401(k) plans. H.R. 5025 - the HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010. Issue: extends health information technology accounting requirements to long-term care insurers. S. 1557, the Automatic IRA Act of 2011. Issue: voluntary IRAs and Multiple Employer Plans. S. 1534 and H.R. 3215 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act: Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3475 Keeping IDs Safe Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3482 Tax Crimes and Identity Theft Prevention Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 4049 Automatic IRA Act. Issue: mandatory auto-IRAs. H.R. 4050 Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Issue: strengthen multiple employer plans, improve the administration of J&S annuity rules, and other annuity improvements. H.Con.Res.101: Resolution on Retirement Savings Incentives. H.R. 3656 - the Retirement Savings Security Act. Issue: 401(k) plan loans. H.R. 2309, the Postal Reform Act of 2011, Issue: USPS sale of financial products. S.1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012. Issue: USPS sale of financial services products H.R. 5, the HEALTH Act of 2011. Issue: McCarran Ferguson. H.R. 6005, The Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2012, Issue: Long-term care insurance allowed to be offered as part of cafeteria plans S. 3226, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act of 2012, Issue: Caregivers Credit S. 3229, Long-term care Insurance Consumer Right to Know Act of 2012, Issue: third party review of long-term care insurance claims. S. 3230, Long Term Care Insurance Integrity Act of 2012, Issue: Consumer protections for Long-term Care.
2012 · second_quarter · Retirement
HR 677/S 267: LIFETIME INCOME DISCLOSURE ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO ANNUITY ILLUSTRATION H.R. 3656 - the Retirement Savings Security Act. Issue: 401(k) plan loans H.R. 4049, AUTOMATIC IRA ACT OF 2012; ALL PROVISIONS. S. 3230, Long Term Care Insurance Integrity Act of 2012, Issue: Consumer protections for Long-term Care. HR 1534: SMALL BUSINESSES ADD VALUE FOR EMPLOYEES (SAVE) ACT OF 2011; PROVISIONS RELATED TO VOLUNTARY AUTO-INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS (IRA) HR 5025: TO AMEND THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT AND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TO EXTEND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONALS AND FACILITIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE EXTENSION OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS TO LONG-TERM CARE INSURERS S 1121: SAVINGS ENHANCEMENT BY ALLEVIATING LEAKAGE IN 401(K) SAVINGS ACT OF 2011; PROVISIONS RELATED TO LIMITS BORROWING FROM 401(K) PLANS S 1557: AUTOMATIC IRA ACT OF 2011; PROVISIONS RELATED TO VOLUNTARY IRAS AND MULTIPLE EMPLOYER PLANS P.L. 110-233 (111th CONGRESS): GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2008; PROVISIONS RELATED TO UNDERWRITING RESTRICTIONS ON LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE H. CON.RES. 101: EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF THE CURRENT SYSTEM OF RETIREMENT SAVINGS TAX INCENTIVES; ALL PROVISIONS. H.R. 4050, RETIREMENT PLAN SIMPLIFICATION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2012; PROVISIONS RELATED TO MULTIPLE EMPLOYER PLANES, E-DELIVERY, AND ANNUITY REFORMS. H.R. 5025 - the HITECH Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010Issue: extends health information technology accounting requirements to long-term care insurers. S. 1534 and H.R. 3215 Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act: Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3475 Keeping IDs Safe Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 3482 Tax Crimes and Identity Theft Prevention Act. Issue: restriction to DMF data. H.R. 2309, the Postal Reform Act of 2011, Issue: USPS sale of financial products. S.1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012. Issue: USPS sale of financial services products H.R. 5, the HEALTH Act of 2011. Issue: McCarran Ferguson H.R. 6005, The Long Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2012, Issue: Long-term care insurance allowed to be offered as part of cafeteria plans
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,680,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Client expense: $1,529,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE