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Health Savings Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the taxation of health savings accounts (HSAs), to: rename high deductible health plans as HSA-qualified health plans; allow spouses who have both attained age 55 to make increased catch-up contributions to the same HSA; make Medicare Part A (hospital insurance benefits) beneficiaries eligible to participate in an HSA; allow individuals eligible for hospital care or medical services under a medical care program of the Indian Health Service or of a tribal organization to participate in an HSA; allow individuals eligible to receive medical benefits under certain TRICARE plans to participate in an HSA; allow members of a health care sharing ministry to participate in an HSA; allow individuals who receive primary care services in exchange for a fixed periodic fee or payment, or who receive health care benefits from an onsite medical clinic of an employer, to participate in an HSA; include amounts paid for prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines or drugs as "qualified medical expenses" for which distributions from an HSA or an Archer Medical Savings Account may be used; and allow HSA distributions to be used to purchase health insurance coverage. The bill amends the federal bankruptcy code to exempt HSAs from creditor claims in bankruptcy. The bill amends the Social Security Act to reauthorize the use of Medicaid health opportunity accounts. The bill allows a medical care tax deduction for: (1) exercise equipment, physical fitness programs, and membership at a fitness facility; (2) nutritional and dietary supplements; and (3) periodic fees paid to a primary care physician and amounts paid for pre-paid primary care services.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H865)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Congress.gov source codes: H11100, H11100-A
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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2017 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FY 2017 Appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and Related Agencies (H.R. 5054, S.3040). Specifically for adequate funding for dietary supplement regulation. Full implementation and enforcement of legislation and regulations pertaining to dietary supplements. Full implementation of Designer Anabolic Steroids Control Act. Coverage of dietary supplements under federal nutrition assistance programs (no legislation). H.R. 4469/S.2499 The Health Savings Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2017 Appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and Related Agencies (H.R. 5054, S.3040). Specifically for adequate funding for dietary supplement regulation. Full implementation and enforcement of legislation and regulations pertaining to dietary supplements. Full implementation of Designer Anabolic Steroids Control Act. Coverage of dietary supplements under federal nutrition assistance programs (no legislation). H.R. 4469/S.2499 The Health Savings Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
P.L. 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Employer responsibility requirements premium and cost sharing subsidies, treatment of excepted benefits P.L. 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Employer responsibility requirements premium and cost sharing subsidies, treatment of excepted benefits H.R. 3999 FMLA 2014, FMLA Enhancement Act of 2014 H.R.2050/S. 2045 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015: Provisions repealing the tax on high cost health care plans H.R.2712 Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015: Provisions reducing employers' requirements to report compliance with the ACA employer responsibility requirement S. 2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 S. 1697: Small Business Healthcare Relief Act S. 2698: Preserving Consumer Health Accounts Act of 2016: Provisions that exempt health savings accounts S. 2499/H.R. 4469: Health Savings Act of 2016: Provisions that permit expanded use of Health S. 1809, H.R. 863 (STARS Act): Provisions affecting definition of seasonal employment for purposes of ACA employer responsibility H.R. 2911, H.R. 5447: Small Business Healthcare Relief Act H.R. 5458: Veterans TRICARE Choice Act S. 3056: CREATES Act of 2016, prescription drug approvals, provisions H.R. 5445: Healthcare Security Act of 2016 H.R. 879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' health plans Act: Provisions repealing the tax on high cost health care plans H.R. 1270: Restoring access to medication and improving health savings act of 2016: provisions H.R. 210: Student worker exemption act: provisions H.R. 5573: PRICED Act: provisions H.R. 5410: Health Coverage state flexibility act of 2016: provisions H.R. 5589: Plan verification & fairness act of 2016: provisions
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
P.L. 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Employer responsibility requirements premium and cost sharing subsidies, treatment of excepted benefits P.L. 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Employer responsibility requirements premium and cost sharing subsidies, treatment of excepted benefits H.R. 3999 FMLA 2014, FMLA Enhancement Act of 2014 H.R.2050/S. 2045 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015: Provisions repealing the tax on high cost health care plans H.R.2712 Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015: Provisions reducing employers' requirements to report compliance with the ACA employer responsibility requirement S. 2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 S. 1697: Small Business Healthcare Relief Act S. 2698: Preserving Consumer Health Accounts Act of 2016: Provisions that exempt health savings accounts S. 2499/H.R. 4469: Health Savings Act of 2016: Provisions that permit expanded use of Health S. 1809, H.R. 863 (STARS Act): Provisions affecting definition of seasonal employment for purposes of ACA employer responsibility H.R. 2911, H.R. 5447: Small Business Healthcare Relief Act H.R. 5458: Veterans TRICARE Choice Act S. 3056: CREATES Act of 2016, prescription drug approvals, provisions H.R. 5445: Healthcare Security Act of 2016 H.R. 879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' health plans Act: Provisions repealing the tax on high cost health care plans H.R. 1270: Restoring access to medication and improving health savings act of 2016: provisions H.R. 210: Student worker exemption act: provisions H.R. 5573: PRICED Act: provisions H.R. 5410: Health Coverage state flexibility act of 2016: provisions H.R. 5589: Plan verification & fairness act of 2016: provisions
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
P.L. 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Employer responsibility requirements premium and cost sharing subsidies, treatment of excepted benefits P.L. 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Employer responsibility requirements premium and cost sharing subsidies, treatment of excepted benefits H.R. 3999 FMLA 2014, FMLA Enhancement Act of 2014 H.R.2050/S. 2045 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015: Provisions repealing the tax on high cost health care plans H.R.2712 Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015: Provisions reducing employers' requirements to report compliance with the ACA employer responsibility requirement S. 2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 H.R. 2090: Excise Tax (Code 49801 Repeal): Review FY 2017 Budget Proposal ACA: Implementation, Excise Tax on high-cost health plans S. 1697: Small Business Healthcare Relief Act S. 2698: Preserving Consumer Health Accounts Act of 2016: Provisions Section 1332 waivers S. 2499/H.R. 4469: Health Savings Act of 2016: Provisions that permit expanded use of Health IRS Notice 2015-87: Educational Organization Proposal FY 2017 Budget Proposal S. 1809, H.R. 863 (STARS Act): Provisions affecting definition of seasonal employment for purposes of ACA employer responsibility
Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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| OH |
| Darrell Issa | Republican | CA |
| David P. Roe | Republican | TN |
| Jason Chaffetz | Republican | UT |
| John Kline | Republican | MN |
| Kenny Marchant | Republican | TX |
| Lynn Jenkins | Republican | KS |
| Mark E. Amodei | Republican | NV |
| Marlin A. Stutzman | Republican | IN |
| Marsha Blackburn | Republican | TN |
| Mike Kelly | Republican | PA |
| Ryan A. Costello | Republican | PA |
| Ryan K. Zinke | Republican | MT |
| Steve Chabot | Republican | OH |
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| HR 3404 | 114th | Related bill |
| HR 2653 | 114th | Related bill |
| HR 1752 | 114th | Related bill |
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Family and Retirement Health Investment Act, Dietary supplement issues Federal Tax Reform HR 4469/S.2499 Health Savings Act of 2016 S 2326, Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Public Law 114-187, Puerto Rico Oversight (PROMESA)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
International Tax Policy Corporate Tax Reform Medical Device Tax Repeal Research and Development Tax Policy Patent/Innovation Box Tax Policy Innovation Box, Patent Box Policy Tax Policy for Employee Benefits H.R.160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2013 S.149 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Acts Tax Extenders H.R. 2029, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015 HR 1185 Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act HR 4469 Health Savings Act S 2499 Health Savings Act Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts Proposed Sectoin 385 Treasury Regulations
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (PL 111-152) Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to healthcare associated complications, healthcare associated infections,readmission, payment bundling, potentially preventable events and outcomes, and value based purchasing. Comparative effectiveness research and policies Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) Policy Competitive Bidding Policy Regulations and legislation related to the Adoption of International Classification of Diseases, version 10 (ICD-10) Implementation of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (PL 111-152, Section 6002) Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) User Fee Program H.R.160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act S.149 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act H.R.2 - Medicare Access - CHIP Reauthorization Act H.R.1470 - SGR Repeal & Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act S.1695, FY2016 Labor/Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill H.R. 3422 VA Vendor Verification Act H.R. 2029, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015 HR 1185 Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act HR 4469 Health Savings Act S 2499 Health Savings Act Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts HR 5273 Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act Medicaid waiver policy Access to dental coverage H.R. 6274, The Hospital Outcomes Act
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
International Tax Policy Corporate Tax Reform Medical Device Tax Repeal Research and Development Tax Policy Patent/Innovation Box Tax Policy Innovation Box, Patent Box Policy Tax Policy for Employee Benefits H.R.160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2013 S.149 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Acts Tax Extenders H.R. 2029, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015 HR 1185 Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act HR 4469 Health Savings Act S 2499 Health Savings Act Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts Proposed Sectoin 385 Treasury Regulations
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (PL 111-152) Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to healthcare associated complications, healthcare associated infections,readmission, payment bundling, potentially preventable events and outcomes, and value based purchasing. Comparative effectiveness research and policies Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) Policy Competitive Bidding Policy Regulations and legislation related to the Adoption of International Classification of Diseases, version 10 (ICD-10) Implementation of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (PL 111-152, Section 6002) Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) User Fee Program H.R.160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act S.149 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act H.R.2 - Medicare Access - CHIP Reauthorization Act H.R.1470 - SGR Repeal & Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act S.1695, FY2016 Labor/Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill H.R. 3422 VA Vendor Verification Act H.R. 2029, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015 HR 1185 Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act HR 4469 Health Savings Act S 2499 Health Savings Act Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts HR 5273 Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act Medicaid waiver policy Access to dental coverage
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (PL 111-152) Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to healthcare associated complications, healthcare associated infections,readmission, payment bundling, and potentially preventable events and outcomes. Comparative effectiveness research and policies Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) Policy Competitive Bidding Policy Regulations and legislation related to the Adoption of International Classification of Diseases, version 10 (ICD-10) Implementation of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (PL 111-152, Section 6002) Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) User Fee Program H.R.160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act S.149 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act H.R.2 - Medicare Access - CHIP Reauthorization Act H.R.1470 - SGR Repeal & Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act S.1695, FY2016 Labor/Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill H.R. 3422 VA Vendor Verification Act H.R. 2029, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015 HR 1185 Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act HR 4469 Health Savings Act S 2499 Health Savings Act Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts
Client expense: $1,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
International Tax Policy Corporate Tax Reform Medical Device Tax Repeal Research and Development Tax Policy Patent/Innovation Box Tax Policy Innovation Box, Patent Box Policy Tax Policy for Employee Benefits H.R.160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2013 S.149 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Acts Tax Extenders H.R. 2029, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015 HR 1185 Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act HR 4469 Health Savings Act S 2499 Health Savings Act Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts
Client expense: $1,120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4469 - Health Savings Act of 2016, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the taxation of health savings accounts (HSAs); all provisions relating to dietary supplements. S.B. 2499 - Health Savings Act of 2016, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the taxation of health savings accounts (HSAs); all provisions relating to dietary supplements.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R.3250/S. 2994 - DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2015 H.R. 1270 / S. 620 - Restore Access to Medication Act H.R. 592 / S. 314 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act H.R.3762 - Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 H.R. 793/S. 1190 - the Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act Health Savings Act of 2016 - H.R.4469/S.2499 H.R. 5951/S. 3308 - Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 34, 21st Century Cures Act (Upton) - qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangements H.R. 879, Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act (Guinta) - repeal of ACA excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored coverage H.R. 928 (Boustany-Sinema) - full repeal of ACA health insurance tax H.R. 1270, Restoring Access to Medication and Improving Health Savings Act (Jenkins) - HSA, FSA, and other tax-related issues H.R. 2050, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (Courtney) - repeal of ACA excise tax on high-cost coverage H.R. 4469, Health Savings Act (Paulsen) - HSA and FSA issues H.R. 4723, Recovering Improper Subsidy Overpayments Act (Jenkins) - full recovery of overpayments of ACA premium tax credits H.R. 5324, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Brat) - HSA issues H.R. 5445, Health Care Security Act (Paulsen) - HSA issues H.R. 5447, Small Business Health Care Relief Act (Boustany) -- excluding HRAs from definition of group health plan H.R. 5652, Access to Better Care Act (Black) - HSA/HDHP issue S. 183, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) - full repeal of ACA health insurance tax S. 254, Small Business Health Relief Act (Portman) - full repeal of ACA health insurance tax, HSA and FSA issues S. 709, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) - HSA and FSA issues S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act (Klobuchar) - tax credits for family caregivers S. 2045, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (Heller-Heinrich) - repeal of ACA excise tax on high-cost coverage S. 2075, American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act (Brown) - repeal of ACA excise tax on high-cost coverage S. 2432, Obamacare Tax Transparency Act (Scott) - disclosure of premium attributable to health insurance tax S. 2499, Health Savings Act (Hatch) - HSA and FSA issues S. 2980, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Flake) - HSA issues S. 3060, Small Business Health Care Relief Act (Grassley) -- excluding HRAs from definition of group health plan Regulatory Issues: Annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; employer and individual coverage mandate; W-2 reporting requirements; health reimbursement accounts; deductibility limits for insurer compensation; health insurer and employer reporting of health coverage; issues related to implementation of the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $1,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 30, Save American Workers Act of 2015 H.R. 160, Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015 H.R. 248, American Job Protection Act H.R. 879, Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act H.R. 928, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 1189/S. 620, Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act H.R. 1196, Health Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 1270/S. 709, Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2015 H.R. 2050, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 H.R. 2712, Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015 H.R. 2911, Small Business Healthcare Relief Act H.R. 4469/S.2499, Health Savings Act of 2016 H.R. 5445, Health Care Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5447/S.3060, Small Business Health Care Relief Act of 2016 S. 30, Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2015 S. 149, Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act S. 183, Jobs and Premium Protection Act S. 305, American Job Protection Act S. 1099, Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees (PACE) Act S. 1697, Small Business Healthcare Relief Act S. 1996, Commonsense Reporting Act of 2015 S. 2045, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 2075, American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Proposed Regulation on Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health Coverage (78 Fed. Reg. 218-253, January 2, 2013) (to be codified at 26 C.F.R. pts. 1, 54, 301) Proposed Regulation on Information Reporting by Applicable Large Employers on Health Insurance Coverage Offered Under Employer-Sponsored Plans (78 Fed. Reg. 54,996-55,013, September 9, 2013) (to be codified at 26 C.F.R. pt. 301) Proposed Regulation on Information Reporting of Minimum Essential Coverage (78 Fed. Reg. 54,986-54,996, September 9, 2013) (to be codified at 26 C.F.R. pts. 1, 301) Proposed Rule on HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2017 (80 Fed. Reg. 75,488-75,588, December 2, 2015) (to be codified at 45 C.F.R. pts. 144, 146, 147 et al.) Proposed rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities (80 Fed. Reg. 54,172-54,221, September 8, 2015) (to be codified at 45 C.F.R. pt. 92) Proposed rule on Expatriate Health Plans, Expatriate Health Plan Issuers, and Qualified Expatriates; Excepted Benefits; Lifetime and Annual Limits; and Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance (81 Fed. Reg. 38,020-38,048, June 10, 2016) IRS Notice on Section 4980I - Excise Tax on High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage (Notice 2015-16, February 23, 2015) Various issues relating to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) and the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), including the employer-sponsored health care system, implementation of regulatory process, provider network adequacy, delivery system reform, health savings accounts (HSAs), health reimbursement accounts (HRAs), and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) changes, IPAB, employer mandate, reporting requirements for issuers and applicable large employers, premium stabilization programs, medical loss ratio, medical malpractice reform, exchanges, the impact on small business, the Small Business Tax Credit, section 1332 waivers, section 1557 on nondiscrimination, caps on compensation deductibility required under section 9014, incompleteness or inaccuracy of cost impact analysis, lack of quantified benefit analysis, and need for empirical data sources on which to base costs and benefits; Public Health Services Act (P.L.78-410), Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) (P.L. 93-406), regarding regulatory process and legislative corrections to ERISA preemption, changes to Medicare Advantage and Parts B, C, and D, including rebates and non-interference with prescription drug prices, entitlement reform, health information technology, telemedicine services in Medicare, and coordination and disease management programs; House Republican Taskforce on Health Care report, 'A Better Way to Fix Health Care'
Client expense: $18,590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Affordable Care Act, all provisions and related regulations, including repeal of ACA 40% excise tax; ACA Reporting (IRC 6055 and 6056); ACA Shared Responsibility for Employers Provisions; wellness issues; and out-of-pocket (OOP) limits related to cost sharing. ADA (in conjunction with employer-based wellness programs. Comprehensive health reform. GINA (in conjunction with employer-based wellness programs. HIPAA Stage 2 Audits. House GOP Health Reform Task Force Blueprint. Mental Health Parity Requirements. Tax Treatment of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance. H.R. 30 - Save American Workers Act of 2015; all provisions. H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act; all provisions. H.R. 1189 - Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act; all provisions. H.R. 1624 - Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act. H.R. 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015. H.R. 2066 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act. H.R. 2516 - VETS Act of 2015. H.R. 2712 - Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015. H.R. 2725 - 21st Century Care for Military and Veterans Act. H.R. 2911 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act. H.R. 2948 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015. H.R. 3081 - The Tele-Med Act. H.R. 3112 - Be Open Act. H.R. 3762 - Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015. H.R. 4442 - The CONNECT for Health Act. H.R. 4469 - Health Savings Act of 2016. H.R. 5445 - Health Care Security Act of 2016. S. 30 - Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2015; healthcare provisions. S. 305 - American Job Protection Act; all provisions. S. 620 - Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act; all provisions. S. 1099 - Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act or the PACE Act. S 1697 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act. S. 1778 - The Tele-Med Act. S. 1996 - Commonsense Reporting Act of 2015. S. 2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015. S. 2075 - American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015. S. 2484 - The CONNECT for Health Act. S. 2698 - Preserving Consumer Health Accounts Act of 2016.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Dietary supplement related issues as follows: H.R.4469/S.2499, Health Savings Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (PL 111-152) Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to healthcare associated complications, healthcare associated infections,readmission, payment bundling, potentially preventable events and outcomes, and value based purchasing. Comparative effectiveness research and policies Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) Policy Competitive Bidding Policy Regulations and legislation related to the Adoption of International Classification of Diseases, version 10 (ICD-10) Implementation of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (PL 111-152, Section 6002) Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) User Fee Program H.R.160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act S.149 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act H.R.2 - Medicare Access - CHIP Reauthorization Act H.R.1470 - SGR Repeal & Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act S.1695, FY2016 Labor/Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill H.R. 3422 VA Vendor Verification Act H.R. 2029, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015 HR 1185 Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act HR 4469 Health Savings Act S 2499 Health Savings Act Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts HR 5273 Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act Medicaid waiver policy Access to dental coverage H.R. 6274, The Hospital Outcomes Act
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
International Tax Policy Corporate Tax Reform Medical Device Tax Repeal Research and Development Tax Policy Patent/Innovation Box Tax Policy Innovation Box, Patent Box Policy Tax Policy for Employee Benefits H.R.160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2013 S.149 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Acts Tax Extenders H.R. 2029, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015 HR 1185 Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act HR 4469 Health Savings Act S 2499 Health Savings Act Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts Proposed Section 385 Treasury Regulations U.S. House GOP Tax Payment Border Adjustability Tax Policy
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 529 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans; entire bill H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act; entire bill H.R. 1270 - Restoring Access to Medication and Improving Health Savings Act of 2016; provisions relating to HSAs and FSAs H.R. 2483 - Independent Contractor Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2015; entire bill H.R. 4094 - Universal Savings Account Act; entire bill H.R. 4377 - American Business Competitiveness Act of 2015; entire bill H.R. 4469 - Health Savings Act of 2016; entire bill H.R. 4794 - ABLE Financial Planning Act; entire bill H.R. 4491 - MyRA Act; entire bill H.R. 5261 - Protecting the U.S. Corporate Tax Base Act of 2016; entire bill H.R. 5973 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the tax treatment of certain life insurance contract transactions, and for other purposes; entire bill H.R. 6126 - Corporate Transparency and Accountability Act; entire bill S. 335 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans; entire bill S. 2492 - Encouraging Americans to Save Act; entire bill S. 2499 - Health Savings Act of 2016; entire bill S. 2703 - ABLE Financial Planning Act; entire bill S. 3338 - Small Business Employee Retirement Savings Act; entire bill S. 3471 - Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act (RESA); entire bill Not Yet Introduced: Original Bill to Prevent Identity Theft and Tax Refund Fraud Tax reform discussions relating to life insurers and insurance product taxation, property casualty insurance taxation, savings incentives (both qualified and non-qualified), long-term capital investment, municipal bond interest exclusion, corporate tax rate, corporate business deductions, international corporate taxation, and employee benefits, as well as discussions on tax extenders Not Yet Introduced: Modernization of Derivatives Tax Act of 2016 - Senator Ron Wyden Tax Discussion Draft Not Yet Introduced: Senator Orrin Hatchs corporate integration plan Proposed Treasury regulations under Section 385 relating to debt/equity regs effect on ordinary course of business transactions GOP Blueprint for Tax Reform: provisions relating to individual tax rates, corporate tax rates, charitable contribution deductions, retirement savings incentives, municipal bond interest exemption Not Yet Introduced: Retirement Improvements and Savings Enhancements (RISE) Act Chairmans Mark: Retirement and Enhancement Savings Act of 2016; provisions relating to open MEPs, annuity selection safe harbor, LIDA and lifetime income portability, and Stretch IRAs
Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Affordable Care Act, all provisions and related regulations, including repeal of ACA 40% excise tax; ACA Reporting (IRC 6055 and 6056), ACA Shared Responsibility for Employers Provisions, wellness issues, and out-of-pocket (OOP) limits related to cost sharing. GINA (in conjunction with employer-based wellness programs). ADA (in conjunction with employer-based wellness programs). HIPPA Stage 2 Audits. House GOP Health Reform Task Force Blueprint. Mental Health Parity Requirements. Tax Treatment of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance. H.R. 30 - Save American Workers Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act, all provisions. H.R. 1189 - Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act, all provisions. H.R. 1624 - Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act. H.R. 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015. H.R. 2066 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act. H.R. 2516 - VETS Act of 2015. H.R. 2712 - Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015. H.R. 2725 - 21st Century Care for Military and Veterans Act. H.R. 2911 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act. H.R. 2948 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015. H.R. 3081 - The Tele-Med Act. H.R. 3112 - Be Open Act. H.R. 3762 - Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015. H.R. 4442 - The CONNECT for Health Act. H.R. 4469 - Health Savings Act of 2016. H.R. 5445 - Health Care Security Act of 2016. S. 30 - Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2015, healthcare provisions. S. 305 - American Job Protection Act, all provisions. S 620 - Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act, all provisions. S. 1099 - Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act or the PACE Act. S. 1697 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act. S. 1778 - The Tele-Med Act. S. 1996 - Commonsense Reporting Act of 2015. S. 2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015. S. 2075 - American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015. S. 2484 - The CONNECT for Health Act. S. 2698 - Preserving Consumer Health Accounts Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
P.L. 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Employer responsibility requirements insurance coverage expansions P.L. 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Employer responsibility requirements insurance coverage expansions H.R.2050/S. 2045 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015: Provisions repealing the tax on high cost health care plans H.R.2712/S. 1996 Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015: Provisions reducing employers' requirements to report compliance with the ACA employer responsibility requirement S. 2698: Preserving Consumer Health Accounts Act of 2016: Provisions that exempt health savings accounts and flexible spending arrangements from excise tax on high cost health plans S. 2499/H.R. 4469: Health Savings Act of 2016: Provisions that permit expanded use of Health S. 1809, H.R. 863 (STARS Act): Provisions affecting definition of seasonal employment for purposes of ACA employer responsibility S. 3056: CREATES Act of 2016, provisions that limit misuse of drug safety protocols H.R. 879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' health plans Act: Provisions repealing the tax on high cost health care plans H.R. 1270: Restoring access to medication and improving health savings act of 2016: provisions H.R. 210: Student worker exemption act: provisions H.R. 5573: PRICED Act: provisions H.R. 5410: Health Coverage state flexibility act of 2016: provisions H.R. 5589: Plan verification & fairness act of 2016: provisions HR 4832: Health Savings Protection Act: Provisions that exempt health savings accounts and flexible spending arrangements from excise tax on high cost health plans Legislation to increase the allowed variation in exchange plan premiums based on age: provisions EBSA Miscellaneous regulatory Affordable Care Act repeal replace: analysis ACA implementation S. 3335/HR 6043: Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2016: provisions to require manufacturer transparency in setting prices for pharmaceutical drugs
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Health Care Reform - ongoing legislative and regulatory implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), 40 percent Cadillac tax on health benefits Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (spending & extenders) - two year Cadillac tax delay Tax reform - employer sponsored health plan tax incentives House GOP Health Care Reform Task Force FY 2017 Federal Budget Proposal - health care issues, ACA Preserving Employee Wellness Programs - H.R. 1189/S. 620 Ax the Tax on the Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act - H.R. 879 Restoring Access to Medication and Improving Health Savings Act of 2016 -H.R. 1270 Health Care Security Act of 2016 - H.R. 5445 The 21st Century Cures Act - H.R. 34 - Public Law No: 144-255 Small Business Healthcare Relief Act - S. 1697/H.R. 5447 (HRAs) Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - S. 2045/H.R. 2050 American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 - S. 2075 Commonsense Reporting & Verification Act - H.R. 2712/S. 1996 Health Savings Act of 2016 - S.2499/H.R. 4469 Health Savings Protection Act - H.R. 4832 Preserving Consumer Health Accounts of 2016 - S. 2698 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016 - H.R. 2646 Mental Health Reform (MHR) Act - S. 2680 Small Business Health Care Relief Act - S. 3060 Access to Better Care Act of 2016 - H.R. 5652 Wellness - Senate Joint Resolution 37 - would formally disapprove and nullify the GINA rule & Senate Joint Resolution 38 - would formally disapprove of and nullify the ADA rule Other Proposed Expatriate Health Plan Regulations (Excepted Benefit Rules) Proposed Form 5500 Changes New Claims Procedures - Disability Benefits (DOL, EBSA) Employer wellness programs - nondiscrimination rules: Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA) & Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) - Final regulations Medicare Advantage Program Final Fiduciary Definition/Conflict of Interest Rule State health care requirements affecting self-insured plans
Client expense: $177,146 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Flexible spending arrangements (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA) H.R. 1270/S. 709 - Restoring Access to Medication Act. Repeals prohibition in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-152) against use of flexible spending arrangement (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) funds on over-the-counter (OTC) medications; all sections. H.R. 4469/S.2499 - Health Savings Act of 2016 - Codifies OTC medications as qualified medical expenses; Section 301
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4469/S.2499 The Health Savings Act of 2016. Specifically coverage of dietary supplements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FY 2017 Appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and Related Agencies (H.R. 5054, S.3040). Specifically for adequate funding for dietary supplement regulation. Full implementation and enforcement of legislation and regulations pertaining to dietary supplements. Full implementation of Designer Anabolic Steroids Control Act. Coverage of dietary supplements under federal nutrition assistance programs (no legislation). H.R. 4469/S.2499 The Health Savings Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Potential health and fitness legislation, and tax reform Issues related to childhood hunger S. 418 - Promoting Health as Youth Skills in Classrooms and Life Act S. 620 - Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act H.R. 1189 - Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act H.R. 1218 - Personal Health Investment Today Act S. 2218 - Personal Health Investment Today Act H.R. 1270 - Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2015 S. 2296 - Workforce Health Improvement Program Act S. 1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act S. 2499 - Health Savings Act H.R. 4469 - Health Savings Act S. 2980 - Health Savings Account Expansion Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to the tax treatment of financial products such as life insurance, annuities, retirement savings plans, employer-provided qualified and non-qualified benefit programs, and health insurance: S. Amdt. 947, H.R. 27, H.R. 1544, H.R.1040, S. 155, H.R.362, H.R. 4294, S. 2505, H.R. 557, H.R. 4094, H.R. 4114, H.R. 4469, H.R. 3050 and S. 2750.
Client expense: $612,770 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to agent compensation: H.R. 815. Issues related to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: H.R. 1624, H.R. 30, H.R. 588, S. 1099 and S. 30. Issues related to HSA/FSA reform. Issues related to the McCarran-Ferguson anti-trust exemption. Issues with respect to the small employer health care insurance tax credit including: S. 379, H.R. 762, H.R. 4469, S. 1653, S. 2045 and S. 2499.
Client expense: $612,770 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to corporate taxation; taxation of health benefits and providers of health coverage, including P.L. 111-148 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act). In addition, issues relating to the 40% excise tax. Issues relating to Health Savings Accounts: H.R. 4469 the Health Savings Act of 2016, S.2499, the Health Savings Act of 2016, H.R. 4832, the Health Savings Protection Act.
Client expense: $1,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 879, Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act (Guinta) - repeal of ACA excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored coverage H.R. 928 (Boustany-Sinema) - full repeal of ACA health insurance tax H.R. 1270, Restoring Access to Medication and Improving Health Savings Act (Jenkins) - HSA, FSA, and other tax-related issues H.R. 2050, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (Courtney) - repeal of ACA excise tax on high-cost coverage H.R. 4469, Health Savings Act (Paulsen) - HSA and FSA issues H.R. 4723, Recovering Improper Subsidy Overpayments Act (Jenkins) - full recovery of overpayments of ACA premium tax credits H.R. 5324, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Brat) - HSA issues H.R. 5445, Health Care Security Act (Paulsen) - HSA issues H.R. 5447, Small Business Health Care Relief Act (Boustany) -- excluding HRAs from definition of group health plan H.R. 5652, Access to Better Care Act (Black) - HSA/HDHP issue S. 183, Jobs and Premium Protection Act (Barrasso) - full repeal of ACA health insurance tax S. 254, Small Business Health Relief Act (Portman) - full repeal of ACA health insurance tax, HSA and FSA issues S. 709, Restoring Access to Medication Act (Roberts) - HSA and FSA issues S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act (Klobuchar) - tax credits for family caregivers S. 2045, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (Heller-Heinrich) - repeal of ACA excise tax on high-cost coverage S. 2075, American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act (Brown) - repeal of ACA excise tax on high-cost coverage S. 2432, Obamacare Tax Transparency Act (Scott) - disclosure of premium attributable to health insurance tax S. 2499, Health Savings Act (Hatch) - HSA and FSA issues S. 2980, Health Savings Account Expansion Act (Flake) - HSA issues S. 3060, Small Business Health Care Relief Act (Grassley) -- excluding HRAs from definition of group health plan Regulatory Issues: Annual insurer provider fees; issues concerning the patient-centered outcomes research fee; employer and individual coverage mandate; W-2 reporting requirements; health reimbursement accounts; deductibility limits for insurer compensation; health insurer and employer reporting of health coverage; issues related to implementation of the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage; and other issues relating to health care reform implementation.
Client expense: $1,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Pharmacy
H.R.3250/S. 2994 - DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2015 H.R. 1270 / S. 620 - Restore Access to Medication Act H.R. 592 / S. 314 - Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, House Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Amendment published as Rules Committee Prints 114-39 and 114-40 H.R.3762 - Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 H.R. 793/S. 1190 - the Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act Health Savings Act of 2016 - H.R.4469/S.2499 H.R. 5951/S. 3308 - Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 529 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans; entire bill H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act; entire bill H.R. 1270 - Restoring Access to Medication and Improving Health Savings Act of 2016; provisions relating to HSAs and FSAs H.R. 2483 - Independent Contractor Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2015; entire bill H.R. 4094 - Universal Savings Account Act; entire bill H.R. 4377 - American Business Competitiveness Act of 2015; entire bill H.R. 4469 - Health Savings Act of 2016; entire bill H.R. 4794 - ABLE Financial Planning Act; entire bill H.R. 4491 - MyRA Act; entire bill H.R. 5261 - Protecting the U.S. Corporate Tax Base Act of 2016; entire bill H.R. 5973 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the tax treatment of certain life insurance contract transactions, and for other purposes; entire bill H.R. 6126 - Corporate Transparency and Accountability Act; entire bill S. 335 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans; entire bill S. 2492 - Encouraging Americans to Save Act; entire bill S. 2499 - Health Savings Act of 2016; entire bill S. 2703 - ABLE Financial Planning Act; entire bill S. 3338 - Small Business Employee Retirement Savings Act; entire bill Not Yet Introduced: Original Bill to Prevent Identity Theft and Tax Refund Fraud Tax reform discussions relating to life insurers and insurance product taxation, property casualty insurance taxation, savings incentives (both qualified and non-qualified), long-term capital investment, municipal bond interest exclusion, corporate tax rate, corporate business deductions, international corporate taxation, and employee benefits, as well as discussions on tax extenders Not Yet Introduced: Modernization of Derivatives Tax Act of 2016 - Senator Ron Wyden Tax Discussion Draft Not Yet Introduced: Senator Orrin Hatchs corporate integration plan Proposed Treasury regulations under Section 385 relating to debt/equity regs effect on ordinary course of business transactions GOP Blueprint for Tax Reform: provisions relating to individual tax rates, corporate tax rates, charitable contribution deductions, retirement savings incentives, estate taxes, AMT Not Yet Introduced: Retirement Improvements and Savings Enhancements (RISE) Act Chairmans Mark: Retirement and Enhancement Savings Act of 2016; provisions relating to open MEPs, annuity selection safe harbor, LIDA and lifetime income portability, and Stretch IRAs
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4469 - Health Savings Act of 2016, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the taxation of health savings accounts (HSAs); all provisions relating to dietary supplements. S.B. 2499 - Health Savings Act of 2016, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the taxation of health savings accounts (HSAs); all provisions relating to dietary supplements.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
P.L. 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Employer responsibility requirements insurance coverage expansions P.L. 111-152 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010: Employer responsibility requirements insurance coverage expansions H.R.2050/S. 2045 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015: Provisions repealing the tax on high cost health care plans H.R.2712/S. 1996 Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015: Provisions reducing employers' requirements to report compliance with the ACA employer responsibility requirement S. 2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015: repealing the tax on high cost health care plans S. 2698: Preserving Consumer Health Accounts Act of 2016: Provisions that exempt health savings accounts and flexible spending arrangements from excise tax on high cost health plans S. 2499/H.R. 4469: Health Savings Act of 2016: Provisions that permit expanded use of Health S. 1809, H.R. 863 (STARS Act): Provisions affecting definition of seasonal employment for purposes of ACA employer responsibility S. 3056: CREATES Act of 2016, prescription drug approvals, provisions H.R. 879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' health plans Act: Provisions repealing the tax on high cost health care plans H.R. 1270: Restoring access to medication and improving health savings act of 2016: provisions H.R. 210: Student worker exemption act: provisions H.R. 5573: PRICED Act: provisions H.R. 5410: Health Coverage state flexibility act of 2016: provisions H.R. 5589: Plan verification & fairness act of 2016: provisions Health Care prescription drug pricing HR 4832: Health Savings Protection Act: Provisions that exempt health savings accounts and flexible spending arrangements from excise tax on high cost health plans Legislation to increase the allowed variation in exchange plan premiums based on age: provisions Premium Credit Proposed Rule Form 5500 Revision Proposed Rule
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 2499/H.R. 4469, Family and Retirement Health Investment Act, entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements; H.R. 5278, Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), Section 409, as it relates to taxation of dietary supplement industry within Puerto Rico.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 30, Save American Workers Act of 2015 H.R. 160, Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015 H.R. 248, American Job Protection Act H.R. 879, Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act H.R. 928, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 1189/S. 620, Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act H.R. 1196, Health Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 1270/S. 709, Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2015 H.R. 2050, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 H.R. 2712, Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015 H.R. 2911, Small Business Healthcare Relief Act H.R. 4469/S.2499, Health Savings Act of 2016 H.R. 5445, Health Care Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5447/S.3060, Small Business Health Care Relief Act of 2016 S. 30, Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2015 S. 149, Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act S. 183, Jobs and Premium Protection Act S. 305, American Job Protection Act S. 1697, Small Business Healthcare Relief Act S. 1996, Commonsense Reporting Act of 2015 S. 2045, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 2075, American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Proposed Regulation on Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health Coverage (78 Fed. Reg. 218-253, January 2, 2013) (to be codified at 26 C.F.R. pts. 1, 54, 301) Proposed Regulation on Information Reporting of Minimum Essential Coverage (78 Fed. Reg. 54,986-54,996, September 9, 2013) (to be codified at 26 C.F.R. pts. 1, 301) Proposed Regulation on Information Reporting by Applicable Large Employers on Health Insurance Coverage Offered Under Employer-Sponsored Plans (78 Fed. Reg. 54,996-55,013, September 9, 2013) (to be codified at 26 C.F.R. pt. 301) Proposed Rule on HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2017, (80 Fed. Reg. 75,488-75,588, December 2, 2015) (to be codified at 45 C.F.R. pts. 144, 146, 147 et al.) Proposed rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities (80 Fed. Reg. 54,172-54,221, September 8, 2015) (to be codified at 45 C.F.R. pt. 92) Proposed rule on Expatriate Health Plans, Expatriate Health Plan Issuers, and Qualified Expatriates; Excepted Benefits; Lifetime and Annual Limits; and Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance (81 Fed. Reg. 38,020-38,048, June 10, 2016) IRS Notice on Section 4980I - Excise Tax on High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage (Notice 2015-16, February 23, 2015) Various issues relating to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) and the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), including the employer-sponsored health care system, implementation of regulatory process, provider network adequacy, delivery system reform, health savings accounts (HSAs), health reimbursement accounts (HRAs), and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) changes, IPAB, employer mandate, reporting requirements for issuers and applicable large employers, premium stabilization programs, medical loss ratio, medical malpractice reform, exchanges, the impact on small business, the Small Business Tax Credit, section 1332 waivers, section 1557 on nondiscrimination, caps on compensation deductibility required under section 9014, incompleteness or inaccuracy of cost impact analysis, lack of quantified benefit analysis, and need for empirical data sources on which to base costs and benefits; Public Health Services Act (P.L.78-410), Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) (P.L. 93-406), regarding regulatory process and legislative corrections to ERISA preemption, changes to Medicare Advantage and Parts B, C, and D, including rebates and non-interference with prescription drug prices, entitlement reform, health information technology, telemedicine services in Medicare, and coordination and disease management programs; House Republican Taskforce on Health Care report, 'A Better Way to Fix Health Care'
Client expense: $18,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (PL 111-152) Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to healthcare associated complications, healthcare associated infections,readmission, payment bundling, potentially preventable events and outcomes, and value based purchasing. Comparative effectiveness research and policies Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) Policy Competitive Bidding Policy Regulations and legislation related to the Adoption of International Classification of Diseases, version 10 (ICD-10) Implementation of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (PL 111-152, Section 6002) Implementation of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) User Fee Program H.R.160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act S.149 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act H.R.2 - Medicare Access - CHIP Reauthorization Act H.R.1470 - SGR Repeal & Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act S.1695, FY2016 Labor/Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill H.R. 3422 VA Vendor Verification Act H.R. 2029, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015 HR 1185 Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act HR 4469 Health Savings Act S 2499 Health Savings Act Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts HR 5273 Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act Medicaid waiver policy Access to dental coverage H.R. 6274, The Hospital Outcomes Act
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
International Tax Policy Corporate Tax Reform Medical Device Tax Repeal Research and Development Tax Policy Patent/Innovation Box Tax Policy Innovation Box, Patent Box Policy Tax Policy for Employee Benefits H.R.160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2013 S.149 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Acts Tax Extenders H.R. 2029, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015 HR 1185 Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act HR 4469 Health Savings Act S 2499 Health Savings Act Health Savings Accounts; Flexible Spending Accounts Proposed Sectoin 385 Treasury Regulations
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Family and Retirement Health Investment Act, Dietary supplement issues Federal Tax Reform HR 4469/S.2499 Health Savings Act of 2016 S 2326, Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Public Law 114-187, Puerto Rico Oversight (PROMESA)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Affordable Care Act, all provisions and related regulations, including repeal of ACA 40% excise tax; ACA Reporting (IRC 6055 and 6056), ACA Shared Responsibility for Employers Provisions, wellness issues, and out-of-pocket (OOP) limits related to cost sharing. GINA (in conjunction with employer-based wellness programs). ADA (in conjunction with employer-based wellness programs). HIPPA Stage 2 Audits. House GOP Health Reform Task Force Blueprint. Mental Health Parity Requirements. Tax Treatment of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance. H.R. 30 - Save American Workers Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act, all provisions. H.R. 1189 - Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act, all provisions. H.R. 1624 - Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act. H.R. 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015. H.R. 2066 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act. H.R. 2516 - VETS Act of 2015. H.R. 2712 - Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015. H.R. 2725 - 21st Century Care for Military and Veterans Act. H.R. 2911 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act. H.R. 2948 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015. H.R. 3081 - The Tele-Med Act. H.R. 3112 - Be Open Act. H.R. 3762 - Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015. H.R. 4442 - The CONNECT for Health Act. H.R. 4469 - Health Savings Act of 2016. H.R. 5445 - Health Care Security Act of 2016. S. 30 - Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2015, healthcare provisions. S. 305 - American Job Protection Act, all provisions. S 620 - Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act, all provisions. S. 1099 - Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act or the PACE Act. S. 1697 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act. S. 1778 - The Tele-Med Act. S. 1996 - Commonsense Reporting Act of 2015. S. 2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015. S. 2075 - American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015. S. 2484 - The CONNECT for Health Act. S. 2698 - Preserving Consumer Health Accounts Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Essential oils and wellness products related issues and initiatives. Monitor the following: H.R.4469/S.2499, Health Savings Act of 2016, Eligibility of dietary supplements in Flexibile Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). H.R.4075, Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2015 S.1014, Personal Care Products Safety Act GMO labeling legislation Cosmetics legislation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R.4469/S.2499, Health Savings Act of 2016, Monitor Eligibility of dietary supplements in Flexibile Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to agent compensation: H.R. 815. Issues related to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: H.R. 1624, H.R. 30, H.R. 588, S. 1099 and S. 30. Issues related to HSA/FSA reform. Issues related to the McCarran-Ferguson anti-trust exemption. Issues with respect to the small employer health care insurance tax credit including: S. 379, H.R. 762, H.R. 4469, S. 1653, S. 2045 and S. 2499.
Client expense: $568,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to the tax treatment of financial products such as life insurance, annuities, retirement savings plans, employer-provided qualified and non-qualified benefit programs, and health insurance: S. Amdt. 947, H.R. 27, H.R. 1544, H.R.1040, S. 155, H.R.362, H.R. 4294, S. 2505, H.R. 557, H.R. 4094, H.R. 4114, H.R. 4469, H.R. 3050 and S. 2750.
Client expense: $568,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Dietary supplement related issues as follows: H.R.4469/S.2499, Health Savings Act of 2016 Public Law 114-187, Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Affordable Care Act, all provisions and related regulations, including repeal of ACA 40% excise tax; ACA Reporting (IRC 6055 and 6056); ACA Shared Responsibility for Employers Provisions; wellness issues; and out-of-pocket (OOP) limits related to cost sharing. GINA (in conjunction with employer-based wellness programs). ADA (in conjunction with employer-based wellness programs). HIPAA Stage 2 Audits. House GOP Health Reform Task Force Blueprint. Mental Health Parity Requirements. Tax Treatment of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance. H.R. 30 - Save American Workers Act of 2015; all provisions. H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act; all provisions. H.R. 1189 - Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act; all provisions. H.R. 1624 - Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act. H.R. 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015. H.R. 2066 - The Telehealth Enhancement Act. H.R. 2516 - VETS Act of 2015. H.R. 2712 - Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015. H.R. 2725 - 21st Century Care for Military and Veterans Act. H.R. 2911 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act. H.R. 2948 - Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015. H.R. 3081 - The Tele-Med Act. H.R. 3112 - Be Open Act. H.R. 3762 - Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015. H.R. 4442 - The CONNECT for Health Act. H.R. 4469 - Health Savings Act of 2016. H.R. 5445 - Health Care Security Act of 2016. S. 30 - Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2015; healthcare provisions. S. 305 - American Job Protection Act; all provisions. S. 620 - Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act; all provisions. S. 1099 - Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act or the PACE Act. S 1697 - Small Business Healthcare Relief Act. S. 1778 - The Tele-Med Act. S. 1996 - Commonsense Reporting Act of 2015. S. 2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015. S. 2075 - American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015. S. 2484 - The CONNECT for Health Act. S. 2698 - Preserving Consumer Health Accounts Act of 2016.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2016 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Potential health and fitness legislation, and tax reform Issues related to childhood hunger S. 418 - Promoting Health as Youth Skills in Classrooms and Life Act S. 620 - Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act H.R. 1189 - Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act H.R. 1218 - Personal Health Investment Today Act S. 2218 - Personal Health Investment Today Act H.R. 1270 - Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2015 S. 2296 - Workforce Health Improvement Program Act S. 1014 - Personal Care Products Safety Act S. 2499 - Health Savings Act H.R. 4469 - Health Savings Act S. 2980 - Health Savings Account Expansion Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
FY 2017 Appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and Related Agencies (H.R. 5054, S.3040). Specifically for adequate funding for dietary supplement regulation. Full implementation and enforcement of legislation and regulations pertaining to dietary supplements. Full implementation of Designer Anabolic Steroids Control Act. Coverage of dietary supplements under federal nutrition assistance programs (no legislation). H.R. 4469/S.2499 The Health Savings Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE