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Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act
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Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) Lobbied on preserving funding for the ACA; defended meaningful use of the ACA. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill) Discussed Essential Health Benefits with HHS. (no bill) Discussed employer affordability safe harbor. (no bill) Discussed health insurance exchanges - eligibility, enrollment, premium tax credits. (no bill) Discussed Basic Health Plans. (no bill) Discussed Medigap reform. (no bill) Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed role of grandfathered plans. (no bill) Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and other amendments to the OAA. (no bill) Discussed dual eligibles. (no bill) S.3295, the Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/increase funding for the Social Security Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, family caregiver & supportive services programs, low income home energy assistance (LIHEAP), and to protect funding for program authorized under the Affordable Care Act, including CMS State Health insurance exchanges, state survey & demonstrations and preventive Care Act, including CMS State Health insurance exchanges, state survey and demonstrations and preventive health. H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 - Lobbied against inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid legislation affecting benefit levels or service delivery in any end-of-the-session budget deal, and urged congress to not reduce spending levels below current services levels for various non-security discretionary programs, including Health Care (including Rx, medical research and premium support), Social Security (administrative expenses), Older Americans Act Supportive Service, Nutrition and Caregiver programs, Low Income Home Energy Assistance, Weatherization, Elderly Housing and Transit/Transportation, Legal and Taxpayer Assistance, Consumer and Worker Protections and Postal Services. Discussed Hospital & Critical Access Hospitals Conditions of Participation proposed regulations; requested that advanced practice registered nurses and physicians assistants be allowed the full scope of services in hospital admitting and visiting privileges. (no bill) Discussed Hospital Outpatient Therapeutic Services Final Rule underscoring that advanced practice registered nurses and physicians should be allowed to supervise such outpatient service clinics without physician oversight as long as in line with state scope of practice laws. (no bill) Discussed Medicare GNE demonstration design problems. Discussed inviting FTC to participate in a webinar on how they are and can be engaged on state scope of practice issues. Also sent follow-up items for their review. (no bill) Discussed Medicare and Social Security programs. (no bill) Lobbied against cuts to the health care prevention fund. (no bill) Discussed fiscal cliff issues dealing with Medicare and Medicaid including concerns over increasing Medicare's age of eligibility, chained CPI, payroll tax holiday extension, and cuts to Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed Affordable Care Medicaid expansion issues. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services. Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid expansion implementation, as included in the ACA (P.L. 111-140).
Client expense: $2,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) Lobbied on preserving fund for the ACA; defended meaningful use of the ACA. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill) Discussed Essential Health Benefits with HHS. (no bill) Discussed employer affordability safe harbor. (no bill) Discussed health insurance exchanges - eligibility, enrollment, premium tax credits. (no bill) Discussed Basic Health Plans. (no bill) Discussed Medigap reform. (no bill) Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed role of grandfathered plans. (no bill) Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and other amendments to the OAA. (no bill) Discussed dual eligibles with Medpac. (no bill) S.3295, the Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/increase funding for the Social Security Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, family caregiver & supportive services programs, low income home energy assistance (LIHEAP), and to protect funding for program authorized under the Affordable Care Act, including CMS State Health insurance exchanges, state survey & demonstrations and preventive Care Act, including CMS State Health insurance exchanges, state survey and demonstrations and preventive health. Discussed Hospital & Critical Access Hospitals Conditions of Participation proposed regulations; requested that advanced practice registered nurses and physicians assistants be allowed the full scope of services in hospital admitting and visiting privileges. (no bill) Discussed Hospital Outpatient Therapeutic Services Final Rule underscoring that advanced practice registered nurses and physicians should be allowed to supervise such outpatient service clinics without physician oversight as long as in line with state scope of practice laws. (no bill) Discussed Medicare GNE demonstration design problems. Discussed inviting FTC to participate in a webinar on how they are and can be engaged on state scope of practice issues. Also sent follow-up items for their review. (no bill) Discussed Medicare and Social Security programs. (no bill) Lobbied against cuts to the health care prevention fund. (no bill)
Client expense: $2,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) Lobbied on preserving fund for the ACA; defended meaningful use of the ACA. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159/H.R. 63, Discussed the Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act/Long-Term Insurance Reform Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill) Discussed Essential Health Benefits with HHS. (no bill) Discussed employer affordability safe harbor. (no bill) Discussed health insurance exchanges - eligibility, enrollment, premium tax credits. (no bill) Discussed Basic Health Plans. (no bill) Discussed Medigap reform. (no bill) Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed role of grandfathered plans. (no bill) Discussed status of the CLASS Program. (no bill) Discussed opposition to repeal of the CLASS Program (no bill, but also as S. 720, the Repeal the CLASS Entitlement Act. Discussed opposition to H.R. 1173, the Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, to repeal the CLASS Program and shared stories and information related to long-term services and supports. Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and other amendments to the OAA. (no bill) Discussed cost effectiveness of home and community-based services. (no bill) Discussed dual eligibles with Medpac. (no bill) S.3295, the Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/increase funding for the Social Security Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, family caregiver & supportive services programs, low income home energy assistance (LIHEAP), and to protect funding for program authorized under the Affordable Care Act, including CMS State Health insurance exchanges, state survey & demonstrations and preventive Care Act, including CMS State Health insurance exchanges, state survey and demonstrations and preventive health. Discussed Hospital & Critical Access Hospitals Conditions of Participation proposed regulations; requested that advanced practice registered nurses and physicians assistants be allowed the full scope of services in hospital admitting and visiting privileges. (no bill) Discussed Hospital Outpatient Therapeutic Services Final Rule underscoring that advanced practice registered nurses and physicians should be allowed to supervise such outpatient service clinics without physician oversight as long as in line with state scope of practice laws. (no bill) Discussed Medicare GNE demonstration design problems. Discussed inviting FTC to participate in a webinar on how they are and can be engaged on state scope of practice issues. Also sent follow-up items for their review. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make long-term care insurance available under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to improve consumer protections. (no bill) Discussed Medicare and Social Security programs. (no bill)
Client expense: $2,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159/H.R. 63, Discussed the Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act/Long-Term Insurance Reform Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill) Discussed Essential Health Benefits with HHS. (no bill) Discussed employer affordability safe harbor. (no bill) Discussed health insurance exchanges - eligibility, enrollment, premium tax credits. (no bill) Discussed Basic Health Plans. (no bill) Discussed Medigap reform. (no bill) Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed role of grandfathered plans. (no bill) Discussed status of the CLASS Program. (no bill) Discussed opposition to repeal of the CLASS Program (no bill, but also as S. 720, the Repeal the CLASS Entitlement Act. Discussed opposition to H.R. 1173, the Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, to repeal the CLASS Program and shared stories and information related to long-term services and supports. Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and other amendments to the OAA. (no bill) S. 1750 -Discussed Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights Act. Discussed cost effectiveness of home and community-based services. (no bill) Discussed reports on family caregiving and Long-Term Services and Supports State Scorecard. (no bill) Discussed Hospital & Critical Access Hospitals Conditions of Participation proposed regulations; requested that advanced practice registered nurses and physicians assistants be allowed the full scope of services in hospital admitting and visiting privileges. (no bill) Discussed Hospital Outpatient Therapeutic Services Final Rule underscoring that advanced practice registered nurses and physicians should be allowed to supervise such outpatient service clinics without physician oversight as long as in line with state scope of practice laws. (no bill) Discussed Medicare GNE demonstration design problems. Discussed inviting FTC to participate in a webinar on how they are and can be engaged on state scope of practice issues. Also sent follow-up items for their review. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make long-term care insurance available under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to improve consumer protections. (no bill)
Client expense: $1,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2012, H.R. 2055, H.R. 3671, H.R. 2017, Consolidated and Further Appropriations Continuing Appropriations Act, H.R. 2112, Continuing Resolution, FY 2012, H.R. 2608 and H.J. Res. 79, 94 and 95 - Lobbied for funding for agencies and programs within jurisdiction of the Labor-HHS Appropriations bill (H.R. 3055/S. 1599), including Social Security Administration operations, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs, high risk pool subsidies to states and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159/H.R. 63, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill) Discussed Essential Health Benefits with HHS. (no bill) Discussed employer affordability safe harbor. (no bill) Discussed health insurance exchanges - eligibility, enrollment, premium tax credits. (no bill) Discussed Basic Health Plans. (no bill) Discussed Medigap reform. (no bill) Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed role of grandfathered plans. (no bill) Discussed implementation of the CLASS Porgram. (no bill) Discussed opposition to repeal of the CLASS Program (no bill, but also as S. 720, the Repeal the CLASS Entitlement Act/ this was also filed as multiple amendments). Discussed opposition to H.R. 1173, the Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act, to repeal the CLASS Program. Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and other amendments to the OAA. (no bill) S. 1750 -Discussed Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights Act. Discussed cost effectiveness of home and community-based services. (no bill) Discussed invitation to solutions forum on family caregiving and webinar on elder care and employment. (no bill) Discussed reports on family caregiving and Long-Term Services and Supports State Scorecard. (no bill) Discussed Hospital & Critical Access Hospitals Conditions of Participation proposed regulations; requested that advanced practice registered nurses and physicians assistants be allowed the full scope of services in hospital admitting and visiting privileges. (no bill) Discussed Hospital Outpatient Therapeutic Services Final Rule underscoring that advanced practice registered nurses and physicians should be allowed to supervise such outpatient service clinics without physician oversight as long as in line with state scope of practice laws. (no bill) Discussed Medicare GNE demonstration design problems. Discussed inviting FTC to participate in a webinar on how they are and can be engaged on state scope of practice issues. Also sent follow-up items for their review. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make long-term care insurance available under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to improve consumer protections. (no bill)
Client expense: $2,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of legislation to provide a hearing aid tax credit to individuals. (no bill) Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed medical loss ratio. (no bill) Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies.
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S 1019/HR 1646 Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internatl Revenue Code to allow a non-refundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S 1019/HR 1646 Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a non-refundable income tax credit up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1646, S. 1019, Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act, All sections relating to amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credit against income tax for the purchase of hearing aids.
Client expense: $131,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR1646/S1019 Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1646/S1019: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S 1019 / HR 1646 Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a non-refundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualfied hearing aid for qualified individuals.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S 1019/HR 1646 Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a non-refundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1646 / S 1019 - the Hearing Aid Tax Credit
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 1646 / S 1019 - the Hearing Aid Tax Credit
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Hearing aid tax credit legislation, H.R. 1646, S. 1019.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1646, S. 1019, Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act, All sections relating to amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credit against income tax for the purchase of hearing aids.
Client expense: $136,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S 1019/HR 1646 Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a non-refundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S 1019/HR 1646 Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a non-refundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 1646 / S 1019 - the Hearing Aid Tax Credit
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1646 / S 1019 - the Hearing Aid Tax Credit
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1646, S. 1019, Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act, All sections relating to amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credit against income tax for the purchase of hearing aids.
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 1019/H.R. 1646 - Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a non-refundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals. S. 1796 - America's Healthy Future Act of 2009, provision regarding device manufacturer's fee. H.R. 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 9009); H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act (Section 552); H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, section 1405
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
S. 1019/H.R. 1646 - Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a non-refundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals. S. 1796 - America's Healthy Future Act of 2009, provision regarding device manufacturer's fee. H.R. 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 9009); H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act (Section 552); H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, section 1405
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1646 / S 1019 - the Hearing Aid Tax Credit
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1646, S. 1019, Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act, All sections relating to amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credit against income tax for the purchase of hearing aids.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 1019/H.R. 1646 - Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a non-refundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals. S. 1796 - America's Healthy Future Act of 2009, provision regarding device manufacturer's fee. H.R. 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 9009); H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act (Section 552)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 1019/H.R. 1646 - Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a non-refundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals. S. 1796 - America's Healthy Future Act of 2009, provision regarding device manufacturer's fee. H.R. 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 9009); H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act (Section 552)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1646, S. 1019, Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act, All sections relating to amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credit against income tax for the purchase of hearing aids.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 1646 / S 1019 - the Hearing Aid Tax Credit
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Health Care Reform - H.R. 3200; Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 - H.R. 2068 Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit - H.R. 1646, S. 1019; Access to Frontline Health Care Professionals - H.R. 2891 Direct Access to Audiology - H.R. 3024; Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009 Early Hearing Detection and Intervention - H.R. 1246
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 1019/H.R. 1646, Hearing Aide Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals. America's Healthy Future Act of 2009, provision regarding device manufacturer's fee.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 1019/H.R. 1646, Hearing Aide Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals. America's Healthy Future Act of 2009, provision regarding device manufacturer's fee.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 1646 / S 1019 - the Hearing Aid Tax Credit
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1646, S. 1019, Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act, All sections relating to amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credit against income tax for the purchase of hearing aids.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Health Care Reform - H.R. 3200; Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 - H.R. 2068 Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit - H.R. 1646, S. 1019; Access to Frontline Health Care Professionals - H.R. 2891 Direct Access to Audiology - H.R. 3024; Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009 Early Hearing Detection and Intervention - H.R. 1246
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Efforts to enact hearing aid tax credit legislation, H.R. 1646 and S. 1019
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Health Care Reform - H.R. 3200; , Medicare Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2009 - H.R. 2068 Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit - H.R. 1646, S. 1019; Access to Frontline Health Care Professionals - H.R. 2891 Direct Access to Audiology - H.R. 3024 Early Hearing Detection and Intervention - H.R. 1246
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S. 1019/H.R. 1646: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 1019/H.R. 1646: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 1646 / S 1019 - the Hearing Aid Tax Credit
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 1646 / S 1019 - the Hearing Aid Tax Credit
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1646, S. 1019, Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act, All sections relating to amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credit against income tax for the purchase of hearing aids.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S. 1019/H.R. 1646: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 1019/H.R. 1646: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for qualified individuals.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| WI |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic | NY |
| Olympia J. Snowe | Republican | ME |
| Robert Menendez | Democratic | NJ |
| Thad Cochran | Republican | MS |
| Tim Johnson | Democratic | SD |
Client expense: $2,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $2,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $4,680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office