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S. 709, H.R. 1270,Restoring Access to Medication Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590 - Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. Discussed the Fair Medical Billing Act. (no bill #) Discussed Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental and employer health insurance. S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed reauthorization. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. Discussed Older Americans Act home and community-based services program funding for FY2017. S. 2956, H.R. 5054 - Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)and related changes under the 2014 farm bill. S. 624, H.R.1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied for funding support for various health and health care related programs serving seniors. (no bill #) S.311, Seniors Tax Hike Prevention Act - Discussed medical expense deduction for the 65 plus population. Advocated on the issue of limited age rating for private health insurance. Advocated on the medical expense tax deduction. Shared comment letters on SNAP with Agriculture Committee staff.
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H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. Gave heads up on thank you ads. Discussed event related to bill. Urged co-sponsorship. Discussed bill supporters' Dear Colleague letter requesting cost estimation on bill. S. 2759, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed request for family caregiver story from Iowa. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) S. 3065, H.R. 5456, Family First Preventive Services Act - Discussed bill. S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided our position on the bill. Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. S. 2180, H.R. 5574, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed elder abuse registry bill. Participated in CMS caregiver workgroup. Discussed family caregiving briefing with staff from ACL, CMS and the VA. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare form to share information with family caregivers. Participated in ACL meeting on guardianship. Attended the Elder Justice Coordinating Council meeting. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Responded to inquiry regarding AARP Tax-Aide visit. S. 3113, H.R. 3090, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act - Discussed bill. RSVP'd for CMS caregiving workgroup meeting. Discussed family caregiving. Extended invitations to speak at and attend the Family Caregiving 101 Hill briefing. Discussed logistics for Family Caregiving Across Subpopulations Hill briefing. Extended briefing invitations. Discussed and urged Member offices to join Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
Source: Senate LDA
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
H.R. 1270, S.709, Restoring Access to Medication Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590 - Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. Lobbied the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the 2017 Medicare Advantage Advance Notice and Medicare Part D Call Letter. Discussed the Fair Medical Billing Act. (no bill #) Discussed Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental and employer health insurance. Discussed Global Council on Brain Health, brain health generally and Alzheimer's. (no bill #) S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed reauthorization and urged congressional offices to sign letter of support. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill #) Discussed Older Americans Act home and community-based services program funding for FY2017. Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)and related changes under the 2014 farm bill. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied for funding support for various health and health care related programs serving seniors. (no bill #)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
Restoring Access to Medication and Improving Health Savings Act of 2016
S. 709, H.R. 1270,Restoring Access to Medication Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590 - Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. Discussed the Fair Medical Billing Act. (no bill #) Discussed Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental and employer health insurance. S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed reauthorization. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. Discussed Older Americans Act home and community-based services program funding for FY2017. S. 2956, H.R. 5054 - Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)and related changes under the 2014 farm bill. S. 624, H.R.1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied for funding support for various health and health care related programs serving seniors. (no bill #) S.311, Seniors Tax Hike Prevention Act - Discussed medical expense deduction for the 65 plus population. Advocated on the issue of limited age rating for private health insurance. Advocated on the medical expense tax deduction. Shared comment letters on SNAP with Agriculture Committee staff.
Restoring Access to Medication and Improving Health Savings Act of 2016
H.R. 1270, S.709, Restoring Access to Medication Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590 - Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. Lobbied the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the 2017 Medicare Advantage Advance Notice and Medicare Part D Call Letter. Discussed the Fair Medical Billing Act. (no bill #) Discussed Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental and employer health insurance. Discussed Global Council on Brain Health, brain health generally and Alzheimer's. (no bill #) S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed reauthorization and urged congressional offices to sign letter of support. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill #) Discussed Older Americans Act home and community-based services program funding for FY2017. Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)and related changes under the 2014 farm bill. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied for funding support for various health and health care related programs serving seniors. (no bill #)
H.R. 3779, Discussed bill that would restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent in the mail by federal government. H.R. 2317, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Discussed bill. H.R.1314, Budget Act of 2015 - Discussed Social Security Disability Insurance. S. 3040, S. 3067, H.R. 5485 - Met with House and Senate staff on Social Security, SSDI, retirement savings issues, multiemployer pension issues, fiduciary duty issues and retirement fees. Met with the White House, PBGC, Treasury and Dept. of Labor on multiemployer pension issues. Met with OMB regarding fiduciary duty issues and retirement advice. Sent letter to Senate Finance committee on multiemployer pension issues. Participated in Senate HELP Roundtable on Small Business Retirement Pooling: Examining Open Multiple Employer Plans. S. 3078, the Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 - Submitted letter in support. H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) - Sent letter of detailing support/opposition. Discussed Take A Stand social security campaign.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
H.R. 2071, Discussed Safe Streets Act to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated and maintained to safely accommodate all users. H.R. 22, FAST Act - Discussed implementation of the Safe Streets provision. Met with Department of Transportation officials and staff regarding implementation of FAST Act provisions related to pedestrian safety and access. Discussed the Safe Streets Act to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated and maintained to safely accommodate all users. (no bill #) Discussed report language for FY2017 THUD appropriations bill on implementation of Safe Streets provision of FAST Act. S. 2844, H.R. 5394, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of bill report language regarding Safe Streets provision in FAST Act. (no bill #) H.R. 636, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussed draft amendment (S. Admt 3164).
H.R. 2071, Discussed Safe Streets Act to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated and maintained to safely accommodate all users. H.R. 22, FAST Act - Discussed implementation of the Safe Streets provision. Met with Department of Transportation officials and staff regarding implementation of FAST Act provisions related to pedestrian safety and access. Discussed the Safe Streets Act to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated and maintained to safely accommodate all users. (no bill #) Discussed report language for FY2017 THUD appropriations bill on implementation of Safe Streets provision of FAST Act. S. 2844, H.R. 5394, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of bill report language regarding Safe Streets provision in FAST Act. (no bill #) H.R. 636, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussed draft amendment (S. Admt 3164).
H.R. 3779, Discussed bill that would restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent in the mail by federal government. H.R. 2317, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Discussed bill. H.R.1314, Budget Act of 2015 - Discussed Social Security Disability Insurance. S. 3040, S. 3067, H.R. 5485 - Met with House and Senate staff on Social Security, SSDI, retirement savings issues, multiemployer pension issues, fiduciary duty issues and retirement fees. Met with the White House, PBGC, Treasury and Dept. of Labor on multiemployer pension issues. Met with OMB regarding fiduciary duty issues and retirement advice. Sent letter to Senate Finance committee on multiemployer pension issues. Participated in Senate HELP Roundtable on Small Business Retirement Pooling: Examining Open Multiple Employer Plans. S. 3078, the Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 - Submitted letter in support. H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) - Sent letter of detailing support/opposition. Discussed Take A Stand social security campaign.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security Solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. H.R. 3099, S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. (no bill # in Senate) Urged joining of the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. Discussed Caucus and ideas for the year. Discussed ACT Caucus Dear Colleague letter on funding for programs supporting family caregivers and urged offices to sign the letter. Inquired about ACT Caucus contacts and members.(no bill #) S.2338, Lifetime Act - Responded to inquiry. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5633, S.2866 (113th Cong. bill #s), In-Home CARE Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 294, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act - Discussed bill. Extended invitation to family caregiving event. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding family caregiving data. (no bill #) Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) Discussed Family First Act. (no bill #) S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided feedback on the bill. Discussed aging in place. (no bill #) Attended LTSS financing hearing. (no bill #) Discussed federal nursing home quality and oversight, HIPAA, antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, social media, nursing home transparency including Patient Protection, and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148; 111-152). Discussed family caregiver assessment and Medicaid managed LTSS. (no bill #) Discussed elder care. (no bill #) Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). S. 2721, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act - Discussed the bill. Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. Discussed support for family caregivers broadly. ( no bill #) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. (no bill #)
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. S. 31, H.R. 3061 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. S. 3094, H.R. 5573 - Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. S. 3056 - Discussed legislation to address abuse of Risk-Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) by brand name drug companies to block lower-cost generic drugs from entering the market. S. 1137, H.R. 9, Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. S. 2956, H.R. 5054, Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare Part B demonstration.
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. H.R. 3061, S. 31 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill #) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and least costly alternative payment for Part B drugs. (no bill #) Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. (no bill #) H.R.9, S.1137 - Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. (no bill #)
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. Gave heads up on thank you ads. Discussed event related to bill. Urged co-sponsorship. Discussed bill supporters' Dear Colleague letter requesting cost estimation on bill. S. 2759, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed request for family caregiver story from Iowa. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) S. 3065, H.R. 5456, Family First Preventive Services Act - Discussed bill. S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided our position on the bill. Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. S. 2180, H.R. 5574, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed elder abuse registry bill. Participated in CMS caregiver workgroup. Discussed family caregiving briefing with staff from ACL, CMS and the VA. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare form to share information with family caregivers. Participated in ACL meeting on guardianship. Attended the Elder Justice Coordinating Council meeting. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Responded to inquiry regarding AARP Tax-Aide visit. S. 3113, H.R. 3090, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act - Discussed bill. RSVP'd for CMS caregiving workgroup meeting. Discussed family caregiving. Extended invitations to speak at and attend the Family Caregiving 101 Hill briefing. Discussed logistics for Family Caregiving Across Subpopulations Hill briefing. Extended briefing invitations. Discussed and urged Member offices to join Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. Gave heads up on thank you ads. Discussed event related to bill. Urged co-sponsorship. Discussed bill supporters' Dear Colleague letter requesting cost estimation on bill. S. 2759, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed request for family caregiver story from Iowa. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) S. 3065, H.R. 5456, Family First Preventive Services Act - Discussed bill. S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided our position on the bill. Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. S. 2180, H.R. 5574, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed elder abuse registry bill. Participated in CMS caregiver workgroup. Discussed family caregiving briefing with staff from ACL, CMS and the VA. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare form to share information with family caregivers. Participated in ACL meeting on guardianship. Attended the Elder Justice Coordinating Council meeting. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Responded to inquiry regarding AARP Tax-Aide visit. S. 3113, H.R. 3090, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act - Discussed bill. RSVP'd for CMS caregiving workgroup meeting. Discussed family caregiving. Extended invitations to speak at and attend the Family Caregiving 101 Hill briefing. Discussed logistics for Family Caregiving Across Subpopulations Hill briefing. Extended briefing invitations. Discussed and urged Member offices to join Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security Solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. H.R. 3099, S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. (no bill # in Senate) Urged joining of the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. Discussed Caucus and ideas for the year. Discussed ACT Caucus Dear Colleague letter on funding for programs supporting family caregivers and urged offices to sign the letter. Inquired about ACT Caucus contacts and members.(no bill #) S.2338, Lifetime Act - Responded to inquiry. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5633, S.2866 (113th Cong. bill #s), In-Home CARE Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 294, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act - Discussed bill. Extended invitation to family caregiving event. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding family caregiving data. (no bill #) Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) Discussed Family First Act. (no bill #) S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided feedback on the bill. Discussed aging in place. (no bill #) Attended LTSS financing hearing. (no bill #) Discussed federal nursing home quality and oversight, HIPAA, antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, social media, nursing home transparency including Patient Protection, and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148; 111-152). Discussed family caregiver assessment and Medicaid managed LTSS. (no bill #) Discussed elder care. (no bill #) Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). S. 2721, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act - Discussed the bill. Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. Discussed support for family caregivers broadly. ( no bill #) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. (no bill #)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
S. 709, H.R. 1270,Restoring Access to Medication Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590 - Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. Discussed the Fair Medical Billing Act. (no bill #) Discussed Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental and employer health insurance. S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed reauthorization. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. Discussed Older Americans Act home and community-based services program funding for FY2017. S. 2956, H.R. 5054 - Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)and related changes under the 2014 farm bill. S. 624, H.R.1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied for funding support for various health and health care related programs serving seniors. (no bill #) S.311, Seniors Tax Hike Prevention Act - Discussed medical expense deduction for the 65 plus population. Advocated on the issue of limited age rating for private health insurance. Advocated on the medical expense tax deduction. Shared comment letters on SNAP with Agriculture Committee staff.
S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. H.R.3590, Halt Tax Increases for Seniors Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5254, Senior Accessible Housing Act - Discussed and provided feedback on bill.
H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. (no bill # in Senate) H.R.3590, Halt Tax Increases for Seniors Act - Discussed bill.
H.R. 1270, S.709, Restoring Access to Medication Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590 - Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. Lobbied the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the 2017 Medicare Advantage Advance Notice and Medicare Part D Call Letter. Discussed the Fair Medical Billing Act. (no bill #) Discussed Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental and employer health insurance. Discussed Global Council on Brain Health, brain health generally and Alzheimer's. (no bill #) S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed reauthorization and urged congressional offices to sign letter of support. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill #) Discussed Older Americans Act home and community-based services program funding for FY2017. Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)and related changes under the 2014 farm bill. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied for funding support for various health and health care related programs serving seniors. (no bill #)
H.R. 3779, Discussed bill that would restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent in the mail by federal government. H.R. 2317, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Discussed bill. H.R.1314, Budget Act of 2015 - Discussed Social Security Disability Insurance. S. 3040, S. 3067, H.R. 5485 - Met with House and Senate staff on Social Security, SSDI, retirement savings issues, multiemployer pension issues, fiduciary duty issues and retirement fees. Met with the White House, PBGC, Treasury and Dept. of Labor on multiemployer pension issues. Met with OMB regarding fiduciary duty issues and retirement advice. Sent letter to Senate Finance committee on multiemployer pension issues. Participated in Senate HELP Roundtable on Small Business Retirement Pooling: Examining Open Multiple Employer Plans. S. 3078, the Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 - Submitted letter in support. H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) - Sent letter of detailing support/opposition. Discussed Take A Stand social security campaign.
H.R. 3779 - Discussed bill to restrict the inclusion of Social Security account numbers on documents sent by mail by the federal government. Discussed legislative procedure (CRS).
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. Gave heads up on thank you ads. Discussed event related to bill. Urged co-sponsorship. Discussed bill supporters' Dear Colleague letter requesting cost estimation on bill. S. 2759, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed request for family caregiver story from Iowa. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) S. 3065, H.R. 5456, Family First Preventive Services Act - Discussed bill. S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided our position on the bill. Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. S. 2180, H.R. 5574, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed elder abuse registry bill. Participated in CMS caregiver workgroup. Discussed family caregiving briefing with staff from ACL, CMS and the VA. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare form to share information with family caregivers. Participated in ACL meeting on guardianship. Attended the Elder Justice Coordinating Council meeting. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Responded to inquiry regarding AARP Tax-Aide visit. S. 3113, H.R. 3090, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act - Discussed bill. RSVP'd for CMS caregiving workgroup meeting. Discussed family caregiving. Extended invitations to speak at and attend the Family Caregiving 101 Hill briefing. Discussed logistics for Family Caregiving Across Subpopulations Hill briefing. Extended briefing invitations. Discussed and urged Member offices to join Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security Solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. H.R. 3099, S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. (no bill # in Senate) Urged joining of the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. Discussed Caucus and ideas for the year. Discussed ACT Caucus Dear Colleague letter on funding for programs supporting family caregivers and urged offices to sign the letter. Inquired about ACT Caucus contacts and members.(no bill #) S.2338, Lifetime Act - Responded to inquiry. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5633, S.2866 (113th Cong. bill #s), In-Home CARE Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 294, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act - Discussed bill. Extended invitation to family caregiving event. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding family caregiving data. (no bill #) Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) Discussed Family First Act. (no bill #) S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided feedback on the bill. Discussed aging in place. (no bill #) Attended LTSS financing hearing. (no bill #) Discussed federal nursing home quality and oversight, HIPAA, antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, social media, nursing home transparency including Patient Protection, and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148; 111-152). Discussed family caregiver assessment and Medicaid managed LTSS. (no bill #) Discussed elder care. (no bill #) Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). S. 2721, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act - Discussed the bill. Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. Discussed support for family caregivers broadly. ( no bill #) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. (no bill #)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security Solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. H.R. 3099, S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. (no bill # in Senate) Urged joining of the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. Discussed Caucus and ideas for the year. Discussed ACT Caucus Dear Colleague letter on funding for programs supporting family caregivers and urged offices to sign the letter. Inquired about ACT Caucus contacts and members.(no bill #) S.2338, Lifetime Act - Responded to inquiry. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5633, S.2866 (113th Cong. bill #s), In-Home CARE Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 294, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act - Discussed bill. Extended invitation to family caregiving event. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding family caregiving data. (no bill #) Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) Discussed Family First Act. (no bill #) S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided feedback on the bill. Discussed aging in place. (no bill #) Attended LTSS financing hearing. (no bill #) Discussed federal nursing home quality and oversight, HIPAA, antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, social media, nursing home transparency including Patient Protection, and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148; 111-152). Discussed family caregiver assessment and Medicaid managed LTSS. (no bill #) Discussed elder care. (no bill #) Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). S. 2721, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act - Discussed the bill. Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. Discussed support for family caregivers broadly. ( no bill #) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. (no bill #)
H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. (no bill # in Senate) H.R.3590, Halt Tax Increases for Seniors Act - Discussed bill.
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. Gave heads up on thank you ads. Discussed event related to bill. Urged co-sponsorship. Discussed bill supporters' Dear Colleague letter requesting cost estimation on bill. S. 2759, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed request for family caregiver story from Iowa. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) S. 3065, H.R. 5456, Family First Preventive Services Act - Discussed bill. S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided our position on the bill. Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. S. 2180, H.R. 5574, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed elder abuse registry bill. Participated in CMS caregiver workgroup. Discussed family caregiving briefing with staff from ACL, CMS and the VA. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare form to share information with family caregivers. Participated in ACL meeting on guardianship. Attended the Elder Justice Coordinating Council meeting. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Responded to inquiry regarding AARP Tax-Aide visit. S. 3113, H.R. 3090, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act - Discussed bill. RSVP'd for CMS caregiving workgroup meeting. Discussed family caregiving. Extended invitations to speak at and attend the Family Caregiving 101 Hill briefing. Discussed logistics for Family Caregiving Across Subpopulations Hill briefing. Extended briefing invitations. Discussed and urged Member offices to join Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. H.R.3590, Halt Tax Increases for Seniors Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5254, Senior Accessible Housing Act - Discussed and provided feedback on bill.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. S. 31, H.R. 3061 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. S. 3094, H.R. 5573 - Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. S. 3056 - Discussed legislation to address abuse of Risk-Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) by brand name drug companies to block lower-cost generic drugs from entering the market. S. 1137, H.R. 9, Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. S. 2956, H.R. 5054, Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare Part B demonstration.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
S. 709, H.R. 1270,Restoring Access to Medication Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590 - Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. Discussed the Fair Medical Billing Act. (no bill #) Discussed Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental and employer health insurance. S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed reauthorization. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. Discussed Older Americans Act home and community-based services program funding for FY2017. S. 2956, H.R. 5054 - Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)and related changes under the 2014 farm bill. S. 624, H.R.1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied for funding support for various health and health care related programs serving seniors. (no bill #) S.311, Seniors Tax Hike Prevention Act - Discussed medical expense deduction for the 65 plus population. Advocated on the issue of limited age rating for private health insurance. Advocated on the medical expense tax deduction. Shared comment letters on SNAP with Agriculture Committee staff.
To prohibit further action on the proposed rule regarding testing of Medicare part B prescription drug models.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. H.R.3590, Halt Tax Increases for Seniors Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5254, Senior Accessible Housing Act - Discussed and provided feedback on bill.
H.R. 3779, Discussed bill that would restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent in the mail by federal government. H.R. 2317, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Discussed bill. H.R.1314, Budget Act of 2015 - Discussed Social Security Disability Insurance. S. 3040, S. 3067, H.R. 5485 - Met with House and Senate staff on Social Security, SSDI, retirement savings issues, multiemployer pension issues, fiduciary duty issues and retirement fees. Met with the White House, PBGC, Treasury and Dept. of Labor on multiemployer pension issues. Met with OMB regarding fiduciary duty issues and retirement advice. Sent letter to Senate Finance committee on multiemployer pension issues. Participated in Senate HELP Roundtable on Small Business Retirement Pooling: Examining Open Multiple Employer Plans. S. 3078, the Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 - Submitted letter in support. H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) - Sent letter of detailing support/opposition. Discussed Take A Stand social security campaign.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
H.R. 2071, Discussed Safe Streets Act to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated and maintained to safely accommodate all users. H.R. 22, FAST Act - Discussed implementation of the Safe Streets provision. Met with Department of Transportation officials and staff regarding implementation of FAST Act provisions related to pedestrian safety and access. Discussed the Safe Streets Act to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated and maintained to safely accommodate all users. (no bill #) Discussed report language for FY2017 THUD appropriations bill on implementation of Safe Streets provision of FAST Act. S. 2844, H.R. 5394, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of bill report language regarding Safe Streets provision in FAST Act. (no bill #) H.R. 636, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussed draft amendment (S. Admt 3164).
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. Gave heads up on thank you ads. Discussed event related to bill. Urged co-sponsorship. Discussed bill supporters' Dear Colleague letter requesting cost estimation on bill. S. 2759, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed request for family caregiver story from Iowa. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) S. 3065, H.R. 5456, Family First Preventive Services Act - Discussed bill. S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided our position on the bill. Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. S. 2180, H.R. 5574, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed elder abuse registry bill. Participated in CMS caregiver workgroup. Discussed family caregiving briefing with staff from ACL, CMS and the VA. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare form to share information with family caregivers. Participated in ACL meeting on guardianship. Attended the Elder Justice Coordinating Council meeting. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Responded to inquiry regarding AARP Tax-Aide visit. S. 3113, H.R. 3090, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act - Discussed bill. RSVP'd for CMS caregiving workgroup meeting. Discussed family caregiving. Extended invitations to speak at and attend the Family Caregiving 101 Hill briefing. Discussed logistics for Family Caregiving Across Subpopulations Hill briefing. Extended briefing invitations. Discussed and urged Member offices to join Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017
H.R. 3779, Discussed bill that would restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent in the mail by federal government. H.R. 2317, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Discussed bill. H.R.1314, Budget Act of 2015 - Discussed Social Security Disability Insurance. S. 3040, S. 3067, H.R. 5485 - Met with House and Senate staff on Social Security, SSDI, retirement savings issues, multiemployer pension issues, fiduciary duty issues and retirement fees. Met with the White House, PBGC, Treasury and Dept. of Labor on multiemployer pension issues. Met with OMB regarding fiduciary duty issues and retirement advice. Sent letter to Senate Finance committee on multiemployer pension issues. Participated in Senate HELP Roundtable on Small Business Retirement Pooling: Examining Open Multiple Employer Plans. S. 3078, the Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 - Submitted letter in support. H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) - Sent letter of detailing support/opposition. Discussed Take A Stand social security campaign.
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. S. 31, H.R. 3061 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. S. 3094, H.R. 5573 - Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. S. 3056 - Discussed legislation to address abuse of Risk-Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) by brand name drug companies to block lower-cost generic drugs from entering the market. S. 1137, H.R. 9, Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. S. 2956, H.R. 5054, Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare Part B demonstration.
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. Gave heads up on thank you ads. Discussed event related to bill. Urged co-sponsorship. Discussed bill supporters' Dear Colleague letter requesting cost estimation on bill. S. 2759, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed request for family caregiver story from Iowa. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) S. 3065, H.R. 5456, Family First Preventive Services Act - Discussed bill. S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided our position on the bill. Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. S. 2180, H.R. 5574, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed elder abuse registry bill. Participated in CMS caregiver workgroup. Discussed family caregiving briefing with staff from ACL, CMS and the VA. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare form to share information with family caregivers. Participated in ACL meeting on guardianship. Attended the Elder Justice Coordinating Council meeting. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Responded to inquiry regarding AARP Tax-Aide visit. S. 3113, H.R. 3090, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act - Discussed bill. RSVP'd for CMS caregiving workgroup meeting. Discussed family caregiving. Extended invitations to speak at and attend the Family Caregiving 101 Hill briefing. Discussed logistics for Family Caregiving Across Subpopulations Hill briefing. Extended briefing invitations. Discussed and urged Member offices to join Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security Solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. H.R. 3099, S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. (no bill # in Senate) Urged joining of the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. Discussed Caucus and ideas for the year. Discussed ACT Caucus Dear Colleague letter on funding for programs supporting family caregivers and urged offices to sign the letter. Inquired about ACT Caucus contacts and members.(no bill #) S.2338, Lifetime Act - Responded to inquiry. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5633, S.2866 (113th Cong. bill #s), In-Home CARE Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 294, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act - Discussed bill. Extended invitation to family caregiving event. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding family caregiving data. (no bill #) Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) Discussed Family First Act. (no bill #) S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided feedback on the bill. Discussed aging in place. (no bill #) Attended LTSS financing hearing. (no bill #) Discussed federal nursing home quality and oversight, HIPAA, antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, social media, nursing home transparency including Patient Protection, and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148; 111-152). Discussed family caregiver assessment and Medicaid managed LTSS. (no bill #) Discussed elder care. (no bill #) Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). S. 2721, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act - Discussed the bill. Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. Discussed support for family caregivers broadly. ( no bill #) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. (no bill #)
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. S. 31, H.R. 3061 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. S. 3094, H.R. 5573 - Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. S. 3056 - Discussed legislation to address abuse of Risk-Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) by brand name drug companies to block lower-cost generic drugs from entering the market. S. 1137, H.R. 9, Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. S. 2956, H.R. 5054, Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare Part B demonstration.
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. H.R. 3061, S. 31 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill #) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and least costly alternative payment for Part B drugs. (no bill #) Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. (no bill #) H.R.9, S.1137 - Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. (no bill #)
H.R. 2071, Discussed Safe Streets Act to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated and maintained to safely accommodate all users. H.R. 22, FAST Act - Discussed implementation of the Safe Streets provision. Met with Department of Transportation officials and staff regarding implementation of FAST Act provisions related to pedestrian safety and access. Discussed the Safe Streets Act to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated and maintained to safely accommodate all users. (no bill #) Discussed report language for FY2017 THUD appropriations bill on implementation of Safe Streets provision of FAST Act. S. 2844, H.R. 5394, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of bill report language regarding Safe Streets provision in FAST Act. (no bill #) H.R. 636, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussed draft amendment (S. Admt 3164).
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security Solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. H.R. 3099, S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. (no bill # in Senate) Urged joining of the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. Discussed Caucus and ideas for the year. Discussed ACT Caucus Dear Colleague letter on funding for programs supporting family caregivers and urged offices to sign the letter. Inquired about ACT Caucus contacts and members.(no bill #) S.2338, Lifetime Act - Responded to inquiry. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5633, S.2866 (113th Cong. bill #s), In-Home CARE Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 294, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act - Discussed bill. Extended invitation to family caregiving event. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding family caregiving data. (no bill #) Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) Discussed Family First Act. (no bill #) S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided feedback on the bill. Discussed aging in place. (no bill #) Attended LTSS financing hearing. (no bill #) Discussed federal nursing home quality and oversight, HIPAA, antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, social media, nursing home transparency including Patient Protection, and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148; 111-152). Discussed family caregiver assessment and Medicaid managed LTSS. (no bill #) Discussed elder care. (no bill #) Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). S. 2721, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act - Discussed the bill. Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. Discussed support for family caregivers broadly. ( no bill #) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. (no bill #)
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. Gave heads up on thank you ads. Discussed event related to bill. Urged co-sponsorship. Discussed bill supporters' Dear Colleague letter requesting cost estimation on bill. S. 2759, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed request for family caregiver story from Iowa. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) S. 3065, H.R. 5456, Family First Preventive Services Act - Discussed bill. S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided our position on the bill. Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. S. 2180, H.R. 5574, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed elder abuse registry bill. Participated in CMS caregiver workgroup. Discussed family caregiving briefing with staff from ACL, CMS and the VA. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare form to share information with family caregivers. Participated in ACL meeting on guardianship. Attended the Elder Justice Coordinating Council meeting. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Responded to inquiry regarding AARP Tax-Aide visit. S. 3113, H.R. 3090, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act - Discussed bill. RSVP'd for CMS caregiving workgroup meeting. Discussed family caregiving. Extended invitations to speak at and attend the Family Caregiving 101 Hill briefing. Discussed logistics for Family Caregiving Across Subpopulations Hill briefing. Extended briefing invitations. Discussed and urged Member offices to join Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. H.R. 3061, S. 31 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill #) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and least costly alternative payment for Part B drugs. (no bill #) Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. (no bill #) H.R.9, S.1137 - Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. (no bill #)
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. S. 31, H.R. 3061 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. S. 3094, H.R. 5573 - Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. S. 3056 - Discussed legislation to address abuse of Risk-Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) by brand name drug companies to block lower-cost generic drugs from entering the market. S. 1137, H.R. 9, Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. S. 2956, H.R. 5054, Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare Part B demonstration.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. S. 31, H.R. 3061 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. S. 3094, H.R. 5573 - Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. S. 3056 - Discussed legislation to address abuse of Risk-Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) by brand name drug companies to block lower-cost generic drugs from entering the market. S. 1137, H.R. 9, Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. S. 2956, H.R. 5054, Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare Part B demonstration.
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. H.R. 3061, S. 31 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill #) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and least costly alternative payment for Part B drugs. (no bill #) Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. (no bill #) H.R.9, S.1137 - Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. (no bill #)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security Solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. H.R. 3099, S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. (no bill # in Senate) Urged joining of the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. Discussed Caucus and ideas for the year. Discussed ACT Caucus Dear Colleague letter on funding for programs supporting family caregivers and urged offices to sign the letter. Inquired about ACT Caucus contacts and members.(no bill #) S.2338, Lifetime Act - Responded to inquiry. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5633, S.2866 (113th Cong. bill #s), In-Home CARE Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 294, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act - Discussed bill. Extended invitation to family caregiving event. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding family caregiving data. (no bill #) Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) Discussed Family First Act. (no bill #) S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided feedback on the bill. Discussed aging in place. (no bill #) Attended LTSS financing hearing. (no bill #) Discussed federal nursing home quality and oversight, HIPAA, antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, social media, nursing home transparency including Patient Protection, and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148; 111-152). Discussed family caregiver assessment and Medicaid managed LTSS. (no bill #) Discussed elder care. (no bill #) Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). S. 2721, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act - Discussed the bill. Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. Discussed support for family caregivers broadly. ( no bill #) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. (no bill #)
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. Gave heads up on thank you ads. Discussed event related to bill. Urged co-sponsorship. Discussed bill supporters' Dear Colleague letter requesting cost estimation on bill. S. 2759, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed request for family caregiver story from Iowa. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) S. 3065, H.R. 5456, Family First Preventive Services Act - Discussed bill. S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided our position on the bill. Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. S. 2180, H.R. 5574, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed elder abuse registry bill. Participated in CMS caregiver workgroup. Discussed family caregiving briefing with staff from ACL, CMS and the VA. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare form to share information with family caregivers. Participated in ACL meeting on guardianship. Attended the Elder Justice Coordinating Council meeting. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Responded to inquiry regarding AARP Tax-Aide visit. S. 3113, H.R. 3090, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act - Discussed bill. RSVP'd for CMS caregiving workgroup meeting. Discussed family caregiving. Extended invitations to speak at and attend the Family Caregiving 101 Hill briefing. Discussed logistics for Family Caregiving Across Subpopulations Hill briefing. Extended briefing invitations. Discussed and urged Member offices to join Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an above-the-line deduction for child care expenses, and for other purposes.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
S. 709, H.R. 1270,Restoring Access to Medication Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590 - Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. Discussed the Fair Medical Billing Act. (no bill #) Discussed Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental and employer health insurance. S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed reauthorization. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. Discussed Older Americans Act home and community-based services program funding for FY2017. S. 2956, H.R. 5054 - Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)and related changes under the 2014 farm bill. S. 624, H.R.1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied for funding support for various health and health care related programs serving seniors. (no bill #) S.311, Seniors Tax Hike Prevention Act - Discussed medical expense deduction for the 65 plus population. Advocated on the issue of limited age rating for private health insurance. Advocated on the medical expense tax deduction. Shared comment letters on SNAP with Agriculture Committee staff.
H.R. 1270, S.709, Restoring Access to Medication Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590 - Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. Lobbied the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the 2017 Medicare Advantage Advance Notice and Medicare Part D Call Letter. Discussed the Fair Medical Billing Act. (no bill #) Discussed Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental and employer health insurance. Discussed Global Council on Brain Health, brain health generally and Alzheimer's. (no bill #) S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed reauthorization and urged congressional offices to sign letter of support. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill #) Discussed Older Americans Act home and community-based services program funding for FY2017. Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)and related changes under the 2014 farm bill. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied for funding support for various health and health care related programs serving seniors. (no bill #)
Communicated with congressional staff in support of responsible contractor requirements. S. 2180, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Communicated with Congress regarding support of bill. Communicated with EEOC regarding age discrimination. Discussed support of DOL fiduciary rule. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Discussed ideas for distribution of consumer guide on home care worker rule (DOL).
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. Gave heads up on thank you ads. Discussed event related to bill. Urged co-sponsorship. Discussed bill supporters' Dear Colleague letter requesting cost estimation on bill. S. 2759, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed request for family caregiver story from Iowa. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) S. 3065, H.R. 5456, Family First Preventive Services Act - Discussed bill. S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided our position on the bill. Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. S. 2180, H.R. 5574, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed elder abuse registry bill. Participated in CMS caregiver workgroup. Discussed family caregiving briefing with staff from ACL, CMS and the VA. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare form to share information with family caregivers. Participated in ACL meeting on guardianship. Attended the Elder Justice Coordinating Council meeting. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Responded to inquiry regarding AARP Tax-Aide visit. S. 3113, H.R. 3090, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act - Discussed bill. RSVP'd for CMS caregiving workgroup meeting. Discussed family caregiving. Extended invitations to speak at and attend the Family Caregiving 101 Hill briefing. Discussed logistics for Family Caregiving Across Subpopulations Hill briefing. Extended briefing invitations. Discussed and urged Member offices to join Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security Solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. H.R. 3099, S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. (no bill # in Senate) Urged joining of the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. Discussed Caucus and ideas for the year. Discussed ACT Caucus Dear Colleague letter on funding for programs supporting family caregivers and urged offices to sign the letter. Inquired about ACT Caucus contacts and members.(no bill #) S.2338, Lifetime Act - Responded to inquiry. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5633, S.2866 (113th Cong. bill #s), In-Home CARE Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 294, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act - Discussed bill. Extended invitation to family caregiving event. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding family caregiving data. (no bill #) Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) Discussed Family First Act. (no bill #) S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided feedback on the bill. Discussed aging in place. (no bill #) Attended LTSS financing hearing. (no bill #) Discussed federal nursing home quality and oversight, HIPAA, antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, social media, nursing home transparency including Patient Protection, and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148; 111-152). Discussed family caregiver assessment and Medicaid managed LTSS. (no bill #) Discussed elder care. (no bill #) Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). S. 2721, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act - Discussed the bill. Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. Discussed support for family caregivers broadly. ( no bill #) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. (no bill #)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security Solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. H.R. 3099, S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. (no bill # in Senate) Urged joining of the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. Discussed Caucus and ideas for the year. Discussed ACT Caucus Dear Colleague letter on funding for programs supporting family caregivers and urged offices to sign the letter. Inquired about ACT Caucus contacts and members.(no bill #) S.2338, Lifetime Act - Responded to inquiry. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5633, S.2866 (113th Cong. bill #s), In-Home CARE Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 294, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act - Discussed bill. Extended invitation to family caregiving event. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding family caregiving data. (no bill #) Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) Discussed Family First Act. (no bill #) S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided feedback on the bill. Discussed aging in place. (no bill #) Attended LTSS financing hearing. (no bill #) Discussed federal nursing home quality and oversight, HIPAA, antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, social media, nursing home transparency including Patient Protection, and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148; 111-152). Discussed family caregiver assessment and Medicaid managed LTSS. (no bill #) Discussed elder care. (no bill #) Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). S. 2721, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act - Discussed the bill. Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. Discussed support for family caregivers broadly. ( no bill #) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. (no bill #)
S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. H.R.3590, Halt Tax Increases for Seniors Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5254, Senior Accessible Housing Act - Discussed and provided feedback on bill.
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. Gave heads up on thank you ads. Discussed event related to bill. Urged co-sponsorship. Discussed bill supporters' Dear Colleague letter requesting cost estimation on bill. S. 2759, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed request for family caregiver story from Iowa. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) S. 3065, H.R. 5456, Family First Preventive Services Act - Discussed bill. S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided our position on the bill. Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. S. 2180, H.R. 5574, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed elder abuse registry bill. Participated in CMS caregiver workgroup. Discussed family caregiving briefing with staff from ACL, CMS and the VA. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare form to share information with family caregivers. Participated in ACL meeting on guardianship. Attended the Elder Justice Coordinating Council meeting. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Responded to inquiry regarding AARP Tax-Aide visit. S. 3113, H.R. 3090, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act - Discussed bill. RSVP'd for CMS caregiving workgroup meeting. Discussed family caregiving. Extended invitations to speak at and attend the Family Caregiving 101 Hill briefing. Discussed logistics for Family Caregiving Across Subpopulations Hill briefing. Extended briefing invitations. Discussed and urged Member offices to join Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
H.R. 2071, Discussed Safe Streets Act to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated and maintained to safely accommodate all users. H.R. 22, FAST Act - Discussed implementation of the Safe Streets provision. Met with Department of Transportation officials and staff regarding implementation of FAST Act provisions related to pedestrian safety and access. Discussed the Safe Streets Act to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated and maintained to safely accommodate all users. (no bill #) Discussed report language for FY2017 THUD appropriations bill on implementation of Safe Streets provision of FAST Act. S. 2844, H.R. 5394, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of bill report language regarding Safe Streets provision in FAST Act. (no bill #) H.R. 636, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussed draft amendment (S. Admt 3164).
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security Solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. H.R. 3099, S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. (no bill # in Senate) Urged joining of the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. Discussed Caucus and ideas for the year. Discussed ACT Caucus Dear Colleague letter on funding for programs supporting family caregivers and urged offices to sign the letter. Inquired about ACT Caucus contacts and members.(no bill #) S.2338, Lifetime Act - Responded to inquiry. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5633, S.2866 (113th Cong. bill #s), In-Home CARE Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 294, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act - Discussed bill. Extended invitation to family caregiving event. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding family caregiving data. (no bill #) Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) Discussed Family First Act. (no bill #) S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided feedback on the bill. Discussed aging in place. (no bill #) Attended LTSS financing hearing. (no bill #) Discussed federal nursing home quality and oversight, HIPAA, antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, social media, nursing home transparency including Patient Protection, and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148; 111-152). Discussed family caregiver assessment and Medicaid managed LTSS. (no bill #) Discussed elder care. (no bill #) Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). S. 2721, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act - Discussed the bill. Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. Discussed support for family caregivers broadly. ( no bill #) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. (no bill #)
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. S. 31, H.R. 3061 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. S. 3094, H.R. 5573 - Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. S. 3056 - Discussed legislation to address abuse of Risk-Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) by brand name drug companies to block lower-cost generic drugs from entering the market. S. 1137, H.R. 9, Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. S. 2956, H.R. 5054, Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare Part B demonstration.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
S. 709, H.R. 1270,Restoring Access to Medication Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590 - Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. Discussed the Fair Medical Billing Act. (no bill #) Discussed Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental and employer health insurance. S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed reauthorization. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. Discussed Older Americans Act home and community-based services program funding for FY2017. S. 2956, H.R. 5054 - Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)and related changes under the 2014 farm bill. S. 624, H.R.1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied for funding support for various health and health care related programs serving seniors. (no bill #) S.311, Seniors Tax Hike Prevention Act - Discussed medical expense deduction for the 65 plus population. Advocated on the issue of limited age rating for private health insurance. Advocated on the medical expense tax deduction. Shared comment letters on SNAP with Agriculture Committee staff.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
S. 709, H.R. 1270,Restoring Access to Medication Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590 - Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. Discussed the Fair Medical Billing Act. (no bill #) Discussed Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental and employer health insurance. S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed reauthorization. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. Discussed Older Americans Act home and community-based services program funding for FY2017. S. 2956, H.R. 5054 - Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)and related changes under the 2014 farm bill. S. 624, H.R.1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied for funding support for various health and health care related programs serving seniors. (no bill #) S.311, Seniors Tax Hike Prevention Act - Discussed medical expense deduction for the 65 plus population. Advocated on the issue of limited age rating for private health insurance. Advocated on the medical expense tax deduction. Shared comment letters on SNAP with Agriculture Committee staff.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
H.R. 3779, Discussed bill that would restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent in the mail by federal government. H.R. 2317, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Discussed bill. H.R.1314, Budget Act of 2015 - Discussed Social Security Disability Insurance. S. 3040, S. 3067, H.R. 5485 - Met with House and Senate staff on Social Security, SSDI, retirement savings issues, multiemployer pension issues, fiduciary duty issues and retirement fees. Met with the White House, PBGC, Treasury and Dept. of Labor on multiemployer pension issues. Met with OMB regarding fiduciary duty issues and retirement advice. Sent letter to Senate Finance committee on multiemployer pension issues. Participated in Senate HELP Roundtable on Small Business Retirement Pooling: Examining Open Multiple Employer Plans. S. 3078, the Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 - Submitted letter in support. H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) - Sent letter of detailing support/opposition. Discussed Take A Stand social security campaign.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. Gave heads up on thank you ads. Discussed event related to bill. Urged co-sponsorship. Discussed bill supporters' Dear Colleague letter requesting cost estimation on bill. S. 2759, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed request for family caregiver story from Iowa. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) S. 3065, H.R. 5456, Family First Preventive Services Act - Discussed bill. S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided our position on the bill. Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. S. 2180, H.R. 5574, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed elder abuse registry bill. Participated in CMS caregiver workgroup. Discussed family caregiving briefing with staff from ACL, CMS and the VA. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare form to share information with family caregivers. Participated in ACL meeting on guardianship. Attended the Elder Justice Coordinating Council meeting. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Responded to inquiry regarding AARP Tax-Aide visit. S. 3113, H.R. 3090, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act - Discussed bill. RSVP'd for CMS caregiving workgroup meeting. Discussed family caregiving. Extended invitations to speak at and attend the Family Caregiving 101 Hill briefing. Discussed logistics for Family Caregiving Across Subpopulations Hill briefing. Extended briefing invitations. Discussed and urged Member offices to join Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. S. 31, H.R. 3061 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. S. 3094, H.R. 5573 - Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. S. 3056 - Discussed legislation to address abuse of Risk-Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) by brand name drug companies to block lower-cost generic drugs from entering the market. S. 1137, H.R. 9, Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. S. 2956, H.R. 5054, Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare Part B demonstration.
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. Gave heads up on thank you ads. Discussed event related to bill. Urged co-sponsorship. Discussed bill supporters' Dear Colleague letter requesting cost estimation on bill. S. 2759, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed request for family caregiver story from Iowa. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) S. 3065, H.R. 5456, Family First Preventive Services Act - Discussed bill. S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided our position on the bill. Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. S. 2180, H.R. 5574, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed elder abuse registry bill. Participated in CMS caregiver workgroup. Discussed family caregiving briefing with staff from ACL, CMS and the VA. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare form to share information with family caregivers. Participated in ACL meeting on guardianship. Attended the Elder Justice Coordinating Council meeting. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Responded to inquiry regarding AARP Tax-Aide visit. S. 3113, H.R. 3090, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Act - Discussed bill. RSVP'd for CMS caregiving workgroup meeting. Discussed family caregiving. Extended invitations to speak at and attend the Family Caregiving 101 Hill briefing. Discussed logistics for Family Caregiving Across Subpopulations Hill briefing. Extended briefing invitations. Discussed and urged Member offices to join Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
H.R. 3779, Discussed bill that would restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent in the mail by federal government. H.R. 2317, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Discussed bill. H.R.1314, Budget Act of 2015 - Discussed Social Security Disability Insurance. S. 3040, S. 3067, H.R. 5485 - Met with House and Senate staff on Social Security, SSDI, retirement savings issues, multiemployer pension issues, fiduciary duty issues and retirement fees. Met with the White House, PBGC, Treasury and Dept. of Labor on multiemployer pension issues. Met with OMB regarding fiduciary duty issues and retirement advice. Sent letter to Senate Finance committee on multiemployer pension issues. Participated in Senate HELP Roundtable on Small Business Retirement Pooling: Examining Open Multiple Employer Plans. S. 3078, the Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 - Submitted letter in support. H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) - Sent letter of detailing support/opposition. Discussed Take A Stand social security campaign.
H.R. 3779, Discussed bill that would restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent in the mail by federal government. H.R. 2317, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Discussed bill. H.R.1314, Budget Act of 2015 - Discussed Social Security Disability Insurance. S. 3040, S. 3067, H.R. 5485 - Met with House and Senate staff on Social Security, SSDI, retirement savings issues, multiemployer pension issues, fiduciary duty issues and retirement fees. Met with the White House, PBGC, Treasury and Dept. of Labor on multiemployer pension issues. Met with OMB regarding fiduciary duty issues and retirement advice. Sent letter to Senate Finance committee on multiemployer pension issues. Participated in Senate HELP Roundtable on Small Business Retirement Pooling: Examining Open Multiple Employer Plans. S. 3078, the Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 - Submitted letter in support. H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) - Sent letter of detailing support/opposition. Discussed Take A Stand social security campaign.
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. S. 31, H.R. 3061 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. S. 3094, H.R. 5573 - Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. S. 3056 - Discussed legislation to address abuse of Risk-Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) by brand name drug companies to block lower-cost generic drugs from entering the market. S. 1137, H.R. 9, Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. S. 2956, H.R. 5054, Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare Part B demonstration.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. S. 31, H.R. 3061 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. S. 3094, H.R. 5573 - Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. S. 3056 - Discussed legislation to address abuse of Risk-Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) by brand name drug companies to block lower-cost generic drugs from entering the market. S. 1137, H.R. 9, Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. S. 2956, H.R. 5054, Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare Part B demonstration.
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. H.R. 3061, S. 31 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill #) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and least costly alternative payment for Part B drugs. (no bill #) Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. (no bill #) H.R.9, S.1137 - Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. (no bill #)
S. 709, H.R. 1270,Restoring Access to Medication Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590 - Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. Discussed the Fair Medical Billing Act. (no bill #) Discussed Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental and employer health insurance. S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed reauthorization. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. Discussed Older Americans Act home and community-based services program funding for FY2017. S. 2956, H.R. 5054 - Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)and related changes under the 2014 farm bill. S. 624, H.R.1220, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied for funding support for various health and health care related programs serving seniors. (no bill #) S.311, Seniors Tax Hike Prevention Act - Discussed medical expense deduction for the 65 plus population. Advocated on the issue of limited age rating for private health insurance. Advocated on the medical expense tax deduction. Shared comment letters on SNAP with Agriculture Committee staff.
Communicated with congressional staff in support of responsible contractor requirements. S. 2180, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Communicated with Congress regarding support of bill. Communicated with EEOC regarding age discrimination. Discussed support of DOL fiduciary rule. Discussed elder care and family caregiving (DOL). Discussed ideas for distribution of consumer guide on home care worker rule (DOL).
H.R. 2071, Discussed Safe Streets Act to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated and maintained to safely accommodate all users. H.R. 22, FAST Act - Discussed implementation of the Safe Streets provision. Met with Department of Transportation officials and staff regarding implementation of FAST Act provisions related to pedestrian safety and access. Discussed the Safe Streets Act to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated and maintained to safely accommodate all users. (no bill #) Discussed report language for FY2017 THUD appropriations bill on implementation of Safe Streets provision of FAST Act. S. 2844, H.R. 5394, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of bill report language regarding Safe Streets provision in FAST Act. (no bill #) H.R. 636, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussed draft amendment (S. Admt 3164).
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. S. 31, H.R. 3061 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. S. 3094, H.R. 5573 - Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. S. 3056 - Discussed legislation to address abuse of Risk-Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) by brand name drug companies to block lower-cost generic drugs from entering the market. S. 1137, H.R. 9, Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. S. 2956, H.R. 5054, Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. Responded to inquiry regarding Medicare Part B demonstration.
H.R. 3779, Discussed bill that would restrict the inclusion of social security account numbers on documents sent in the mail by federal government. H.R. 2317, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Discussed bill. H.R.1314, Budget Act of 2015 - Discussed Social Security Disability Insurance. S. 3040, S. 3067, H.R. 5485 - Met with House and Senate staff on Social Security, SSDI, retirement savings issues, multiemployer pension issues, fiduciary duty issues and retirement fees. Met with the White House, PBGC, Treasury and Dept. of Labor on multiemployer pension issues. Met with OMB regarding fiduciary duty issues and retirement advice. Sent letter to Senate Finance committee on multiemployer pension issues. Participated in Senate HELP Roundtable on Small Business Retirement Pooling: Examining Open Multiple Employer Plans. S. 3078, the Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 - Submitted letter in support. H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) - Sent letter of detailing support/opposition. Discussed Take A Stand social security campaign.
H.R. 3779 - Discussed bill to restrict the inclusion of Social Security account numbers on documents sent by mail by the federal government. Discussed legislative procedure (CRS).
S. 2759, H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. H.R.3590, Halt Tax Increases for Seniors Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5254, Senior Accessible Housing Act - Discussed and provided feedback on bill.
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. Discussed health care quality and measurement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. S. 1083, H.R.2005 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1488, H.R. 2624, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act - Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. S. 624, H.R.1220,Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. S. 3040, Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. S. 1549 - Discussed support of Care Planning Act. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. H.R. 5122 - Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal. Discussed potential benefit and coverage improvements under Medicare and Medicaid Savings Programs. H.R. 2759, Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed support of bill. Discussed MACRA implementation. Discussed Medicare enrollment and coverage issues such as: provider access, direct billing and penalties. S. 1719, H.R. 3099, RAISE Act - Discussed CMS' efforts regarding family caregiving. Provided feedback on advanced directive registry bill. (no bill #) Discussed independence at home legislation. S. 2961, Compassionate Care Act - Discussed our position and provided feedback. Discussed DOJ investigation regarding Olmstead and ADA violations by South Dakota and provided feedback (DOJ). Responded to inquiry regarding roundtable (ACL). S. 3096, Removing Barriers to Person-Centered Care Act of 2016 - Discussed and provided feedback. Discussed possible hearing witnesses. Discussed Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment bill. (no bill #) Responded to inquiry regarding MACRA rules and value modifier. Discussed Medicare's 180-day coverage of skilled nursing facility care. S. 2836, H.R. 5036, Protecting Families with Disabilities Act - Signed letter in support of bill.
Discussed the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement and intellectual property chapter provisions on pharmaceuticals.
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H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. (no bill # in Senate) H.R.3590, Halt Tax Increases for Seniors Act - Discussed bill.
Discussed pending negotiations on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement and intellectual property chapter provisions on pharmaceuticals.
Discussed issues in FY2017 budget. Discussed and urged support of funding for programs supporting family caregivers. (no bill #) Discussed SSDI. Lobbied in support of various federal programs serving seniors, including nutrition assistance, medical care, supportive services, energy assistance, housing rental assistance, among other programs.
H.R.6 - Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. H.R. 3061, S. 31 - Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill #) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and least costly alternative payment for Part B drugs. (no bill #) Discussed the need for price transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed legislation to address the opioid abuse epidemic including fraud and abuse provisions. Discussed opioid issues generally. (no bill #) H.R.9, S.1137 - Innovation Act, PATENT Act - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. Agriculture Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of FDA funding. (no bill #)
Responded to inquiry regarding in-home supportive services programs. (no bill #) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Discussed the bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill #) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill #) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums and deductibles. (no bill #) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act and provided feedback. (no bill #) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding DC Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill #) S. 1085, Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 4878, Better Care Lower Cost Act - Discussed bill. Discussed spousal impoverishment in Medicaid. (no bill #) H.R. 4059, S.2297, Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act - Provided feedback on bill. H.R. 3298, Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act - Discussed feedback and next steps. (no bill #) Inquired regarding final rule on discharge planning. (no bill #) H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed bill. Discussed retroactive eligibility for Medicaid HCBS (no bill #) Discussed observations status issues. (no bill #) S.578, Home Health Planning Improvement Act - Discussed bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) H.R.2005, S.1083 - Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S.1488, Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act- Discussed bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require the addition of unique device identifier (UDI) of medical devices in health insurance claim forms. Discussed the Medicare Part B prescription drug demonstration proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Discussed Medicare site of service payment policy. (no bill #) H.R. 4442,S.2484,CONNECT Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare coverage and reimbursement of cataract surgery. Labor, Health and Human Services,FY2017 - Lobbied in support of increased funding for CMS' state survey and certification program. (no bill #)
H.R. 711, The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act - Supported, lobbied and testified on behalf of bill. Lobbied House and Senate members on Social Security Solvency. Lobbied Judiciary Committee in opposition of the balanced budget amendment. Wrote letter in opposition. H.R. 3099, S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Urged cosponsorship and House action on legislation. Discussed Dear Colleague letters. S.1719, RAISE Family Caregivers Act - Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. H.R. 4708, Credit for Caring Act - Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. Discussed bill introduction and sent endorsement letter. (no bill # in Senate) Urged joining of the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. Discussed Caucus and ideas for the year. Discussed ACT Caucus Dear Colleague letter on funding for programs supporting family caregivers and urged offices to sign the letter. Inquired about ACT Caucus contacts and members.(no bill #) S.2338, Lifetime Act - Responded to inquiry. H.R. 3913, Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 5633, S.2866 (113th Cong. bill #s), In-Home CARE Act - Discussed bill. H.R. 294, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act - Discussed bill. Extended invitation to family caregiving event. (no bill #) Made inquiry regarding family caregiving data. (no bill #) Shared AARP reports on family caregiving. (no bill #) Discussed Family First Act. (no bill #) S. 879, Americans Giving Care to Elders Act - Discussed and provided feedback on the bill. Discussed aging in place. (no bill #) Attended LTSS financing hearing. (no bill #) Discussed federal nursing home quality and oversight, HIPAA, antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, social media, nursing home transparency including Patient Protection, and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148; 111-152). Discussed family caregiver assessment and Medicaid managed LTSS. (no bill #) Discussed elder care. (no bill #) Attended meeting of the Health Aging Workgroup at the CDC to discuss their healthy aging report (also in attendance: ACL, Surgeon Generals office). S. 2721, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act - Discussed the bill. Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. Discussed support for family caregivers broadly. ( no bill #) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied in support of funding for various programs, including caregiving, supportive services and community service programs. (no bill #)
H.R. 1270, S.709, Restoring Access to Medication Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590 - Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act - Meetings, calls and emails urging support. Lobbied the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the 2017 Medicare Advantage Advance Notice and Medicare Part D Call Letter. Discussed the Fair Medical Billing Act. (no bill #) Discussed Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental and employer health insurance. Discussed Global Council on Brain Health, brain health generally and Alzheimer's. (no bill #) S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed reauthorization and urged congressional offices to sign letter of support. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill #) Discussed Older Americans Act home and community-based services program funding for FY2017. Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)and related changes under the 2014 farm bill. H.R.1220, S.624, Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed bill. Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, FY2017 - Lobbied for funding support for various health and health care related programs serving seniors. (no bill #)
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Lobbied against cuts to SNAP. (no bill) Discussed AARP's opposed re-opening any portion of the enacted 2014 Farm Bill. (no bill) S. 2100, Discussed a bill to raise the tobacco age to 21. H.R. 2029,H.J.Res.75, H.J.Res.78, Lobbied to protect and enhance funding for needs-based nutrition, social services and home energy assistance and SSA operations. Also lobbied to prevent inclusion of policy riders, including a provision which would restrict DOL rulemaking regarding its conflict of interest rule. H.R. 3779, Sent letter of support to prevent fraudulent use of Social Security numbers. Sent letter to White House for FY 2017 budget request. Sent comments to SSA regarding age as a factor on disability determinations.
H.R.1090, Retail Investor Protection Act - Sent letter in opposition to the Retail Investor Protection Act. Met with SEC staff and Chair to discuss imposing a fiduciary duty on borker/dealers. Met SEC staff to discuss industry user fees as a method to fund the periodic examination of registered investment advisors. (no bill) Met with DOL and Administration staff to discuss updating the fiduciary standard under ERISA. Discussed regulatory reform with Senate Banking Committee staff. (no bill) Discussed potential SEC and DOL fiduciary duty rules with Senate Banking Committee staff. AARP testified on the DOL fiduciary rule proposal. Discussed insider trading issue with Congressional staff. (no bill) H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res. 11, Budget Resolution, FY 2016 - Lobbied to prevent delay in DOL and SEC rulemaking on fiduciary duty. Financial Services and General Government Appropriation, 2016 - Lobbied to prevent delay in rulemaking on fiduciary duty and against efforts to subject CFPB from annual appropriations review. Discussed elder fraud and abuse and telemarketing fraud with Senate Aging Committee staff. Discussed regulatory reform with Senate staff. (no bill) H.R. 2029, H.J.Res.75, H.J.Res.78, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2016 - Lobbied to protect and enhance funding for various programs serving older and low-income Americans. Also lobbied to protect access to affordable health care and financial security, including support of DOL's conflict of interest rulemaking.
H.R. 2005, S. 1083, Medicare Drugs Savings Act, Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 919, S.522, Childrens's Health Insurance Program - Discussed Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) extension. Discussed Medicare coverage of hearing aids. (no bill) Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums, and deductibles.(no bill) Discussed Medicare health information technology, data transparency, and Qualifying Entities. (no bill) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill) H.R. 2029,H.J.Res.75, H.J.Res.78, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2016 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and healthcare legislation. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill) S. 1549, Care Planning Act, Discussed the bill which provides for advanced illness care coordination services. Discussed family caregiver assessment in Medicaid home and community-based services with CMS and guidance to states on the issue.(no bill) Discussed Medicare telemedicine policy. Discussed Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles in 2016. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes (no bill number). Discussed legislation (no bill) to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S. 1488, Discussed the Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act, a bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees (no bill). Wrote to CMS in support of the second initiative of Washington State's proposed 1115 waiver. (no bill) S. 1719, Discussed family caregiving, home and community-based services, Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration, and Balancing Incentives Payments Program. (no bill) Signed onto letter to CMS to request a revision in Medicaid policy to eliminate coverage gaps in home and community-based services in accord with a recent federal court ruling (CMS). (no bill) PL 114-42, Called into NOTICE Act CMS town hall meeting. Discussed Medicaid personal care services in Oregon and California with GAO. (no bill) Discussed Spurring and Environment for Telehealth Innovation Act of 2015. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid managed long-term services and supports in states with GAO. (no bill) Provided feedback on draft Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act (H.R. 4059, S. 2297) and Compassionate Care Act (no bill). H.R. 3298, Provided feedback on Medicare Post-Acute Care Value-Based Purchasing Act. H.R. 2029, Omnibus Appropriations Bill, Talked with Hill staff about possible Medicare Advantage provisions.
H.R. 3099, S.1719, Discussed RAISE Family Caregivers Act, urged co-sponsorship, and discussed possible changes to Senate bill. S.1719, Discussed action on the bill and shared relevant information. Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. (no bill) S.192, Discussed support for Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act. Urged joining the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. (no bill) Discussed hosting CMS Quarterly Caregiving meeting and logistics. Lobbying to secure a bipartisan Social Security Disability Insurance funding solution in 2015. H.R. 2029,H.J.Res.75, H.J.Res.78, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2016 - Lobbies to protect Older Americans Act program funding. Extended invitations to Portraits of Care reception and discussed room/event logistics. Responded to event RSVPs, discussed event, and portraits.(no bill) Discussed ACT caucus Dear Colleague letter for National Family Caregivers month. (no bill) H.R. 3099, S. 1719, Shared blogs on RAISE Family Caregivers Act with Hill staff. S.1719, Sent letter thanking some Senate offices for committee and/or Senate passage of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act. S.1719, Sent letter supporting HELP Committee passage of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act. Discussed LTSS financing (HHS ASPE). (no bill) H.R. 3099, S. 1719,Discussed RAISE Family Caregivers Act at CMS quarterly caregiving meeting (CMS, HHS Office of Asst. Sec'y for Health, HHS office of Women's Health, VA, ACL, SSA, CDC). S. 1719, Discussed possible Aging Committee family caregiving hearing, possible witnesses, and RAISE Act. Inquired about ACT caucus contact and members. (no bill) Discussed elder caregiving issues and follow-up with Department of Labor. (no bill) Submitted comment to CMS on proposed discharge planning regulations and urged improvements. H.R. 3099, S. 1719, Spoke on family caregiving panel at Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute conference. Discussed RAISE Act and ACT caucus. S. 1719, Discussed potential family caregiving media opportunity on the RAISE Act. Invited Hill staff to Dementia Care Technology and Innovation Forum and discussed family caregiving with NIH. (no bill) Discussed potential summit on care and services for people with dementia and their family caregivers (ASPE, NIA, CMS,VA, PCORI,HRSA, ACL, HHS). (no bill) H.R. 5633, S. 2866 (113th Congress), Discussed in-home CARE Act and provided feedback. Responded to inquiry regarding personal story of a family caregiver. (no bill) Offered to provide information on Lifespan Respite Care Program (OMB). (no bill) H.R. 3913, Sent endorsement letter for Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act. Discussed International Day of Older Persons event (ACL). (no bill) H.R. 294, Discussed Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act (VA). S. 998 (in 113th Congress), Responded to inquiry on Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights Act.
H.R. 6, Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. H.R. 3061, S. 31, Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and least costly alternative payment for Part B drugs. (no bill) Discussed the need for data transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed patent reform legislation (S. 1137, the PATENT Act and H.R. 9, Innovation Act) and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents.
Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 - Discussed Sustainable Growth Rate with Hill staffers. Discussed Medicare Supplemental Insurance with Hill staffers. (no bill) Discussed the Affordable Care Act with Hill staffers. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Advantage with Hill staffers. (no bill) S.Con.Res.11, Budget Resolution, FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect various programs serving Americans age 50 and above, including employment training, health and human services, and energy assistance for seniors, the disabled and other low-income assistance. H.R. 2029,H.J.Res.75, H.J.Res.78, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2016 - Lobbied to protect and enhance funding for various programs serving older and low-income Americans. Also lobbied to protect access to affordable health care and financial security, including support of DOL's conflict of interest rulemaking. H.R. 2570, Strengthening Medicare Advantage through Innovation and Transparency for Seniors of 2015 - staff discussions. H.R. 2581, Preservation of Access for Seniors in Medicare Advantage Act of 2015 - staff discussion. H.R. 588, Medicare Beneficiary Preservation of Choice Act of 2015 - staff discussions. Sent email communication about AARP paper on generic drug prices. Sent email communication on the 21st Century Cures legislation. Sent invitation for the AARP Foundation and Feeding Americas Facing Hunger After Fifty briefing. HR 1270, S.709 - Restoring Access to Medication Act - meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590, Helping Every American Limit Their Health Expenses Act - Provided feedback to members offices. S.1397, Value Based Insurance Design Seniors Copayment Reduction Act of 2015 - met with Senate Finance Committee D and R Staff and spoke with personal staff on both sides. Reached out to W&M staff on Cadillac Tax. Provided feedback to staff on draft bill to provide safe harbor to HSA use in high-deductible health plans. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) S. 192, Discussed Older Americans Act reauthorization legislation. Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). H.R.1220, S.624, Discussed the removing barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act. H.R. 815, Discussed Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2015.
Discussed the Medical Expense Tax Deduction. (no bill) H.R.1397, S.716, Seniors Tax Simplication Act - Discussed legislation regarding the bill. Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers with House and Senate staff. H.R. 3590, Discussed the Halt Tax Increases for Seniors Act.
Communicated with Department of Labor on minimum wage and overtime for home care workers and related litigation. H.R. 2029,H.J.Res.75, H.J.Res.78, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2016 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of riders which would prevent agency enforcement of employment benefits and protections. S. 2180, Communicated with congressional staff regarding support for the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. Communicated with congressional staff regarding the EEOC's proposed regulations on workplace wellness programs. Met with EEOC Commissioners and staff regarding age discrimination issues. S. 2180, Discussed Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act.
Discussed pending negotiations on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement and intellectual property chapter provisions on pharmaceuticals.
H.R. 22, Discussed transportation issues for the reauthorization of MAP-21. AARP interests include increasing safe access and funding for transportation options for older adults and people of all ages; specifically public transportation (including rural, senior and disabled, and human services), and non-motorized transportation. AARP interests also include older driver and pedestrian safety, including roadway planning and design to accommodate all users; and strengthening the connections between transportation and land use planning. H.R. 22, Discussed Safe Streets Act to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated and maintained to safely accommodate all users. H.R. 22, Discussed Rural Transportation in support for increased access for rural older adults. H.R. 22,Discussed Human services transportation coordination in support for strengthening human services transportation coordination. (no bill) Discussed pedestrian safety in support for DOT initiative to increase safety for non-motorized users. (no bill) H.R. 22, Sent letters thanking House and Senate Champions for supporting Safe Streets in the FAST Act manager's bill for Sen. Commerce Committee markup. H.R. 22, Sent letter to conferees urging inclusion of Senate Safe Streets amendment in FAST Act. H.R. 22, S. 1732, Discussed including the Schatz-Heller amendment in DRIVE Act with Senate staff. H.R. 2029, H.J.Res.75, H.J.Res.78, Lobbied to protect funding levels for various transportation programs serving seniors. H.R. 3763, Urged support of Curbelo-Titus pedestrian safety amendment to Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2015. H.R. 2071, Discussed Safe Streets Act to ensure that new or improved federally-funded roadways are planned, designed, operated and maintained to safely accommodate all users.
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Lobbied against cuts to SNAP. (no bill) Discussed AARP's opposed re-opening any portion of the enacted 2014 Farm Bill. (no bill) S. 2100, Discussed a bill to raise the tobacco age to 21. H.R. 3020, S.1695, S. 2132, H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11, FY2016 - Lobbied to protect and enhance funding for needs-based nutrition, social services and home energy assistance and SSA operations. Also lobbied to prevent inclusion of policy riders, including a provision which would restrict DOL rulemaking regarding its conflict of interest rule.
H.R.1090, Retail Investor Protection Act - Sent letter in opposition to the Retail Investor Protection Act. Met with SEC staff and Chair to discuss imposing a fiduciary duty on borker/dealers. (no bill). Met SEC staff to discuss industry user fees as a method to fund the periodic examination of registered investment advisors. (no bill) Met with DOL and Administration staff to discuss updating the fiduciary standard under ERISA. (no bill) Discussed regulatory reform with Senate Banking Committee staff. (no bill) Discussed potential SEC and DOL fiduciary duty rules with Senate Banking Committee staff. (no bill) AARP testified on the DOL fiduciary rule proposal. (no bill) Discussed insider trading issue with Congressional staff. (no bill) H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res. 11, Budget Resolution, FY 2016 - Lobbied to prevent delay in DOL and SEC rulemaking on fiduciary duty. Financial Services and General Government Appropriation, 2016 - Lobbied to prevent delay in rulemaking on fiduciary duty and against efforts to subject CFPB from annual appropriations review. Discussed elder fraud and abuse and telemarketing fraud with Senate Aging Committee staff. Discussed regulatory reform with Senate staff. (no bill) H.R. 3020, S. 1695, S.2132, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2016 - Lobbied to protect and enhance funding for various programs serving older and low-income Americans. Also lobbied to protect access to affordable health care and financial security, including support of DOL's conflict of interest rulemaking.
Discussed pending negotiations on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement and intellectual property chapter provisions on pharmaceuticals.
H.R. 3099, S.1719, Discussed RAISE Family Caregivers Act and urged cosponsorship. Sent endorsement letter. Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. (no bill) Discussed a national strategy to support family caregiving bill. S.192, Discussed support for Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act. Urged joining the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. (no bill) H.R. 2668, Discussed National Care Corps Act. Discussed hosting CMS Family Caregiving meeting and possible dates. (no bill) H.R. 2894, Discussed the CARE for All Veterans Act. Lobbying to secure a bipartisan Social Security Disability Insurance funding solution in 2015. H.R. 3020, S. 1695, S.2132, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2016 - Lobbies to protect Older Americans Act program funding. Shared invitations for family caregiving forum (ACL, CMS, VA, House and Senate). Discussed participation of Members of Congress in national forum on family caregiving. (no bill) Extended invitations to Portraits of Care reception and discussed room/event logistics. (no bill) Reached out to VA and CMS to participate in virtual caregiving fair. (no bill) Shared policy ideas on family caregiving and LTSS including the Care Planning Act (S.1599), Community Based Independence for Seniors Act (S. 704), Medicare Adult Day Services Act (H.R. 1383), National Care Corps Act (H.R. 2668), RAISE Family Caregivers Act (no bill), and the Long Term Care Veterans Choice Act (H.R. 294).
Discussed the Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill) H.R. 2005, S. 1083, Medicare Drugs Savings Act, Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. House and Senate H.R. 2624, S.1488, Discussed the Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act, a bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill) Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed pending U.S.Trade agreement negotiations on the Trans Pacific Partnership and their potential impact on prescription drug access and affordabillity.(no bill) H.R.919, S.522, Childrens's Health Insurance Program - Discussed Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) extension. Discussed Medicare coverage of hearing aids. (no bill) H.R. 1571, S.843, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed the bill and urged movement of the bill. H.R.1470, SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015 - Advocated for greater beneficiary protections. H.R.605, S.275, Home Infusion Site of Care Act - Sent letter of endorsement. H.R. 818, S. 861, Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures (PRIME)Act - Sent letter of endorsement. H.R. 876, S.1349, Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility (NOTICE)Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums, and deductibles.(no bill) Discussed Medicare health information technology, data transparency, and Qualifying Entities. (no bill) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill) H.R. 3020, S. 1695, S.2132, H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2016 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and healthcare legislation. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill) S. 1549, Care Planning Act, Discussed the bill which provides for advanced illness care coordination services. Met with Senate Finance Committee to discuss recommendations on chronic care, including independence at home expansion and family caregiving support. Discussed family caregiver assessment in Medicaid home and community-based services with CMS (no bill). Attended LTSS financing colloquium with HHS ASPE. (no bill) H.R. 1202, Discussed Medicare Patient Access to Hospice Act. Discussed nursing home care, staffing data, value-based purchasing for SNFs and nursing home quality measures. Attended HHS event on 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. (no bill) Shared comments on Medicaid and managed care and long-term care facility requirements proposed regulations. Discussed GAO report on Medicaid personal care services. H.R. 3220, S. 1871, Endorsed Medicare Smartcard legislation. H.R. 2948, Endorsed Telehealth Parity Act. Discussed Medicare telemedicine policy. Discussed Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles in 2016. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes (no bill number). Discussed legislation (no bill) to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 2624, S. 1488, Discussed the Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act, a bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees (no bill). H.R.1220, S.624, Discussed the removing barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act. Discussed legislation with staff regarding PRIME ACT-HR 818 Preventing and reducing improper Medicare expenditures act.
Communicated with Department of Labor on minimum wage and overtime for home care workers and related litigation. H.R. 3020, S. 1695, S.2132, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2016 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of riders which would prevent agency enforcement of employment benefits and protections. Communicated with Senate staff regarding support for the reintroduction of the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. Communicated with congressional staff regarding comments of Members of Congress on the EEOC's proposed regulations on workplace wellness programs. Communicated with House staff in support of DOL proposal to extend overtime protections to more workers. Communicated with Senate staff regarding support for the reintroduction of the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. Communicated with congressional staff regarding comments of Members of Congress on the EEOC's proposed regulations on workplace wellness programs.
H.R. 6, Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs (no bill). Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and least costly alternative payment for Part B drugs (no bill). Discussed the need for data transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. Discussed patent reform legislation (S. 1137, the PATENT Act and H.R. 9, Innovation Act) and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents.
Discussed the Medical Expense Tax Deduction. (no bill) H.R.1397, S.716, Seniors Tax Simplication Act - Discussed legislation regarding the bill. Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers to House and Senate staff. Write letter to Senate Finance Committee on AARP health-related tax priorities. Discussed aging in place tax credit. (no bill)
Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed employer wellness programs and the ACA. (no bill) Responded to inquiry regarding marketplaces. (no bill) H.R. 1270, The Restoring Access to Medications Act - Discussed bill with Hill staffers. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 - Discussed Sustainable Growth Rate with Hill staffers. Discussed Medicare Supplemental Insurance with Hill staffers. (no bill) Discussed the Affordable Care Act with Hill staffers. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Advantage with Hill staffers. (no bill) S.Con.Res.11, Budget Resolution, FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect various programs serving Americans age 50 and above, including employment training, health and human services, and energy assistance for seniors, the disabled and other low-income assistance. H.R. 3020, S. 1695, S.2132, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations, FY2016 - Lobbied to protect and enhance funding for various programs serving older and low-income Americans. Also lobbied to protect access to affordable health care and financial security, including support of DOL's conflict of interest rulemaking. H.R. 2570, Strengthening Medicare Advantage through Innovation and Transparency for Seniors of 2015 - staff discussions. H.R. 2581, Preservation of Access for Seniors in Medicare Advantage Act of 2015 - staff discussion. H.R. 588, Medicare Beneficiary Preservation of Choice Act of 2015 - staff discussions. Sent email communication about AARP paper on generic drug prices. Sent email communication on the 21st Century Cures legislation. Sent invitation for the AARP Foundation and Feeding Americas Facing Hunger After Fifty briefing. HR 1270, S.709 - Restoring Access to Medication Act - meetings, calls and emails urging support. H.R. 3590, Helping Every American Limit Their Health Expenses Act - Provided feedback to members offices. S.1397, Value Based Insurance Design Seniors Copayment Reduction Act of 2015 - met with Senate Finance Committee D and R Staff and spoke with personal staff on both sides. Reached out to W&M staff on Cadillac Tax. Provided feedback to staff on draft bill to provide safe harbor to HSA use in high-deductible health plans. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives (no bill number). S. 192, Discussed Older Americans Act reauthorization legislation. Discussed older worker employment programs including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Older Americans Act. Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). H.R.1220, S.624, Discussed the removing barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act.
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R.6, Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill #) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and least costly alternative payment for Part B drugs. (no bill #) Discussed the need for data transparency on prescription drug prices and comparativeness effectiveness research. S. 1137/Hr.9, Discussed patent reform legislation (S. 1137, the PATENT Act and H.R. 9, Innovation Act) and related provisions on the Patent and Trademark Office inter partes review (IPR) process and proposed exemptions for brand name drug patents. Discussed pending negotiations on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement and intellectual property chapter provisions on pharmaceuticals.
Lobbied to protect funding for low income nutrition and SSBG. (no bill) Lobbied against cuts to SNAP. (no bill) Discussed the Older Americans Act, SNAP, and LIHEAP. (no bill) Discussed AARP's opposed re-opening any portion of the enacted 2014 Farm Bill. (no bill) S.Con.Res.11, Budget Resolution, S. 1695, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies, Appropriations Committee/FY 2016 - Lobbied to prevent needs based energy, nutrition and social services support programs. S. 1695, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies, Appropriations Committee/FY 2016 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of policy riders which would restrict agency rulemaking regarding DOL conflict of interest rule and to protect funding for SSA operations.
Communicated with Department of Labor on minimum wage and overtime for home care workers and related litigation. Met with Senate staff regarding support for bill to restore legal standards on employment discrimination. (no bill) Met with EEOC Commissioner and staff regarding employer-sponsored wellness programs. Discussed the legal challenges to recent regulations requiring minimum wage and overtime pay for home care workers. (no bill) Met with Senate staff regarding paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave. Met with OIRA staff regarding Fair Pay Safe Workplaces Executive Order. H.R. 548, H.R. 549, H.R. 1189, Communicated with committees regarding EEOC enforcement authority and activities. S. 1695, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies, Appropriations Committee/FY 2016 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of riders which would prevent agency enforcement of employment benefits and protections.
Discussed the Medical Expense Tax Deduction. (no bill) H.R.1397/S.716, Seniors Tax Simplication Act - Discussed legislation regarding the bill. Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers to House and Senate staff. Write letter to Senate Finance Committee on AARP health-related tax priorities. Discussed aging in place tax credit. (no bill #)
Discussed proposal for a national strategy to support family caregivers. (no bill) Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. (no bill) Discussed a national caregiving summit. (no bill) S.192, Discussed support for Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act. Urged joining the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. (no bill) H.R. 2668, Discussed National Care Corps Act and status of reintroduction. Discussed hosting CMS Family Caregiving Meeting and possible dates. (no bill) Discussed needs of military and veteran family caregivers. (no bill) Lobbying to secure a bipartisan Social Security Disability Insurance funding solution in 2015. S. 1695, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies, Appropriations Committee/FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect Older Americans Act program funding. Shared invitations for family caregiving forum (ACL, CMS, VA, House and Senate). Discussed participation of Members of Congress in national forum on family caregiving. (no bill) Signed and sent group letter of support for the ACT Caucus to the Co-Chairs. Discussed ACT Caucus at CMS quaterly caregiving meetings (CMS, VA, NIH, AHRQ, CDC). Attended WHCOA forum on family careigivng (Domestic Policy Council, CMS, ACL, DOL, NIH, OPM). Discussed caregiving in the US report and Hill briefing with Hill staff (no bill). Responded to request for possible attendees for WHCOA event. Discussed grandparents caring for grandchildren. (no bill) Discussed multicultural caregivers with NIH and VA. (no bill) Made inquiry regarding national strategy to support caregivers (HHS, ACL).
H.R.1090, Retail Investor Protection Act - Sent letter in opposition to the Retail Investor Protection Act. Met with SEC staff and Chair to discuss imposing a fiduciary duty on borker/dealers. (no bill). Met SEC staff to discuss industry user fees as a method to fund the periodic examination of registered investment advisors. (no bill) Met with DOL and Administration staff to discuss updating the fiduciary standard under ERISA. (no bill) Discussed regulatory reform with Senate Banking Committee staff. (no bill) Discussed potential SEC and DOL fiduciary duty rules with Senate Banking Committee staff. (no bill) AARP testified before the SEC on the need to update the definition of accredited investor. (no bill) AARP testified before the SEC on the FINRA "CARDS" proposal. (no bill) AARP testified on the DOL fiduciary rule proposal. (no bill) Discussed insider trading issue with Congressional staff. (no bill) S.Con.Res. 11, Budget Resolution, FY 2016 - Lobbied to prevent delay in DOL and SEC rulemaking on fiduciary duty. Financial Services and General Government Appropriation, 2016 - Lobbied to prevent delay in rulemaking on fiduciary duty and against efforts to subject CFPB from annual appropriations review. Discussed elder fraud and abuse and telemarketing fraud with Senate Aging Committee staff. Discussed regulatory reform with Senate staff. (no bill) S. 1695, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies, Appropriations Committee/FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for consumer and investor protection agencies and to prevent inclusion of policy riders which would delay rulemaking on the DOL Conflict of Interest rule.
H.R.2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 - Advocated for changes to budget offsets and for Medicare beneficiary protections. Discussed Medicare Physician payment/SGR reform legislation and health care extenders. Discussed the Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill #) Discussed legislation (no bill #) to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. House and Senate S.1488/H.R.2624, Discussed the Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act, a bill that would allow seniors to appeal the placement of their medications on a Medicare Part D specialty tier. Discussed Medicare Part D fraud and abuse legislation including lock-in provisions for high risk enrollees. (no bill #) Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed pending U.S.Trade agreement negotiations on the Trans Pacific Partnership and their potential impact on prescription drug access and affordabillity.(no bill) H.R.919/S.522, Childrens's Health Insurance Program - Discussed Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) extension. Discussed Medicare coverage of hearing aids. (no bill) S.843/H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed the bill. Signed letter urging cosponsorship of the bill and supported the bill in Aging Committee statement. Discussed PPI observation paper with Senate Aging Committe staff. H.R.1470,SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015 - Advocated for greater beneficiary protections. H.R.605/S.275, Home Infusion Site of Care Act - Sent letter of endorsement. S. 861/H.R. 818, Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures (PRIME)Act - Sent letter of endorsement. S.1349/H.R.876, Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility (NOTICE)Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums, and deductibles.(no bill) Discussed Medicare health information technology, data transparency, and Qualifying Entities. (no bill) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill) S. 1695, S.Con.Res. 11, Budget Resolution, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies, Appropriations Committee/FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and healthcare related legislation. Wrote letter to CMS about Louisiana Medicaid and including nursing homes in managed LTSS. Wrote letter to HHS urging response and questions in Davis v. Shah case. Wrote letter to HHS in support of Medicaid reimbursement of advance care planning services and payment for these codes in 2016. Shared PPI observation paper with House and Senate staff, CBO, MedPac, and CMS Office of the Actuary. Discussed structural changes to Medicaid. (no bill) S. 1549, Care Planning Act - Sent letter of endorsement and provided feedback on bill and quote for press release. The bill provides for advanced illness care coordination services. Submitted Statement for the Record for Senate Aging Committee hearing on observation, discussed observation, and the two midnight. Wrote letter to Senate Finance Committee with recommendations on chronic care. Discussed Personalize your Care Act Advance Care planning bill (no bill #). S. 704, Discussed feedback on the Community-based Independence for Seniors Act to establish a Medicare demonstration program to provide LTSS to certain seniors. Inquired regarding the Balancing Incentive Payments Program (no bill #). Discussed community care program with CMS. Inquired regarding Medicaid estate recovery with CMS. Discussed technology and aging in place, including AARP comments on net neutrality. (no bill #) Extended invitation and discussed Medicaid managed LTSS and family caregiving, including Medicaid managed care regulations with CMS and ACL (no bill). Inquired to CMS regarding WI dual eligibles and family care (no bill). Discussed family caregiver assessment in Medicaid home and community-based services with CMS (no bill #). Discussed LTSS financing options with HHS ASPE. (no bill) Discussed the SAVE Medicare Homoe Health Act. Drafted comment letter on Medicare and chronic care for Senate Finance committee. S. 192, Discussed Older Americans Act reauthorization legislation. Discussed nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed Older Americans Act reauthorization legislation. Discussed employer wellness programs and the ACA. (no bill) Discussed the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act. (no bill) Responded to inquiry regarding marketplaces. (no bill) Made inquiry related to the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's, Research, Care and Services. (no bill) H.R.1270, The Restoring Access to Medications Act - Discussed bill with Hill staffers. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 - Discussed Sustainable Growth Rate with Hill staffers. Discussed Medicare Supplemental Insurance with Hill staffers. (no bill) Discussed the Affordable Care Act with Hill staffers. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Advantage with Hill staffers. (no bill) S.Con.Res.11, Budget Resolution, FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect various programs serving Americans age 50 and above, including employment training, health and human services, and energy assistance for seniors, the disabled and other low-income assistance. S. 1695, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies, Approrpiations Committee/FY2016 - Lobbied to protect various health care, supportive services and nutrition programs serving seniors. H.R.2570, Strengthening Medicare Advantage through Innovation and Transparency for Seniors of 2015 - staff discussions. H.R.2581, Preservation of Access for Seniors in Medicare Advantage Act of 2015 - staff discussion. H.R.588, Medicare Beneficiary Preservation of Choice Act of 2015 - staff discussions. Sent email communication about AARP paper on generic drug prices. Sent email communication on the 21st Century Cures legislation.
Discussed pending negotiations on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement and intellectual property chapter provisions on pharmaceuticals.
Filing targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Lobbied on House/Senate Budget proposals to cut SNAP funding in FY 2016 or block grant funds to states. (no bill) Discussed Medicare, Medicaid, Older Americans Act and other items regarding FY 2016 federal budget proposals. (no bill) S.Con.Res.11, Budget Resolution, FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for various programs serving seniors. Lobbied to urge Congress to reallocate OASDI funding to SSDJ trust funds without imposing barriers to claims processing or reduction of benefits. (no bill)
Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed Older Americans Act reauthorization legislation. Discussed employer wellness programs and the ACA. (no bill) Discussed the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act. (no bill) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act regarding advance care planning, advanced illness, and advance care planning. (no bill) Responded to inquiry regarding marketplaces. (no bill) Made inquiry related to the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's, Research, Care and Services. (no bill) H.R.1270,The Restoring Access to Medications Act - Discussed bill with Hill staffers. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 - Discussed Sustainable Growth Rate with Hill staffers. Discussed Medicare Supplemental Insurance with Hill staffers. (no bill) Discussed the Affordable Care Act with Hill staffers. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Advantage with Hill staffers. (no bill) S.Con.Res.11, Budget Resolution, FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect various programs serving Americans age 50 and above, including employment training, health and human services, and energy assistance for seniors, the disable and other low income assistance.
Lobbied to protect funding for low income nutrition and SSBG. (no bill) Lobbied against cuts to SNAP. (no bill) Discussed the Older Americans Act, SNAP, and LIHEAP. (no bill) Discussed AARP's opposed re-opening any portion of the enacted 2014 Farm Bill. (no bill) S.Con.Res.11, Budget Resolution, FY2016 - Lobbied to protect needs based energy, nutrition and Social Services support programs.
Discussed proposal for a national strategy to support family caregivers. (no bill) Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. (no bill) Discussed launch of the Assisting Caregivers Today(ACT) Caucus, room reservations, event logistics, and related items, as well as serving as ACT Caucus co-chair and the caucus generally; shared invitation to caucus launch; attended caucus launch. (no bill) Discussed a national caregiving summit. (no bill) S.192, Discussed support for Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act. Discussed joining the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. (no bill) S.879, Americans Giving Care to Elders (AGE)- Discussed House alternative budget proposal, family caregiver tax credit. Discussed National Care Corps Act and status of reintroduction. (no bill) Discussed family caregiving and efforts to support the health of the caregiver. (no bill) Discussed hosting CMS Family Caregiving Meeting and possible dates. (no bill) Participated in CMS family caregiving quarterly meeting and discussed family caregiver assessment in Medicaid 1915(i) and meeting follow-up items. Discussed needs of military and veteran family caregivers. (no bill) Inquired regarding availability of Lifespan Respite Care grant opportunities for states. (no bill)
Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148)S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services (112th). Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill) Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill) Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill) Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill) Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio. Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill) Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B.(no bill) Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes. (no bill) Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. (no bill) H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Discussed the legislation as it pertained to SGR. Discussed Medicare Reform. (no bill) H.R. 2305/S. 1123, PRIME ACT (Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare Expenditures) - Discussed support for bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S. 740, Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed the Medicare Drug Savings Act to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income befeficiaries. (no bill) Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) H.R. 1717 - Discussed Medicare DMEPOS Market Pricing Program Act. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill) H.R.3830/S.1900 - Discussed pending U.S. trade agreement negotiations and trade promotional or "fast track" authority legislation and their potential impact on Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug programs. S. 2461 - Discussed Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) extension and CHIP Extension Act of 2014. Discussed Part D Payment for Drugs for Beneficiaries Enrolled in Hospice - Final 2014 CMS Guidance. H.R.5294, Health Equity & Accountability Act of 2014 - Addresses health care disparities; no endorsement due to budget impact. Medicare Advantage- Answered questions from some Hill offices. (no bill) Medicare Supplemental Insurance - Stated opposition to the elimination of first dollar coverage. (no bill) Discussed LTSS issues, including financing. (no bill)Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Affordability. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Shortages. (no bill) H.R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. H.R. 2576 - Discussion to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs. Discussed opposition to caps on dual eligibles; discussed managed care and dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed with CMS demonstration programs for dual eligibles and process related to the demonstrations, as well as other work of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, discussed consumer choice and continuity of care in Medicaid managed long-term services and supports programs, discussed focus groups on dual eligibles. 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 health disparities. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare/Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations; and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) S. 3586, Recruiting Individuals to Drive Elders (RIDE) Act - Discussed Medicaid non-emergency transportation bill (112th). Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) Discussed extension of funding originally provided under the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (P.L. 110-275) to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRICs), and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for Medicare outreach and enrollment counseling. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of cuts to beneficiaries in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of an increase in the age of eligibility in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the patch to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed concerns of block granting Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed the Kansas managed long-term services and supports waiver proposals and related implementation issues. (no bill). H.R.928/S.408, the Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed requirement for drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed Health Disparities. (no bill) Discussed medicare demonstration project replacing standard medicare cards with Smart Card technology. (no bill) H.R. 574 - The Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013. Discussed Medicaid expansion and estate recovery. (no bill) S. 2491, Discussed Medicare Protection Act. Discussed concern about CMS guidance on prescription drugs for medicare beneficiaries receiving hospice and coordination between hospice providers and medicare Part D sponsors. (no bill) Discussed long-term services and supports in Hill briefings. (no bill) H.R. 1173 - Discussed advance care planning, CMS payment for advance care planning, advanced illness, and Personalize Your Care Act.H.R. 1179/S.569, Improving Access to Medicare Act - Discussed support of Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act and urged cosponsorship and advancement of the bill. Discussed CMS information regarding healthcare marketplaces. H.R. 2305/S.1123, Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures Act. Bill reduces waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Discussed Competitive bidding of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. (no bill) Discussed repeal of Affordable Care Act provision making prescriptions necessary for over-the-counter drugs purchased with flexible spending accounts. (no bill) Discussed Medicare supplemental coverage. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug cost. (no bill) Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiaries. (no bill) H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.(no bill) Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiares. (no bill) Discussed pending U.S. trade agreement negotiations, including trade promotional or 'fast track' authority, and their potential impact on Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug programs. (no bill) Discussed fraud, Medicare home healthcare, ways to find savings in Medicare without harming Medicare beneficiaries (care coordination, prescription drugs, waste, fraud and abuse). Discussed You've Earned A Say, ways to find savings in medicare without harming medicare beneficiaries (care coordination, prescription drugs, waste, fraud and abuse). PL.111-148 - Discussed implementation of provision to require reporting of nursing home staffing data based on payroll data and executive actions related to nursing homes, IMPACT Act, PL 113-185).. Discussed the draft legislation on Medicare fraud and abuse. Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S.740 - Discussed the Medicare Drug Savings Act to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 3830/S. 1900 - Discussed pending U.S. trade agreement negotiations and trade promotional or "fast track" authority legislation and their potential impact on Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug programs. S. 2461 - Discussed Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Extension Act of 2014. Discussed Part D Payment for Drugs for Beneficiaries Enrolled in Hospice-Final 2014 CMS Guidance. Discussed the Protecting Integrity of Medicare Act. (no bill) H.R.5435, Home Infusion Site of Care Act - Sent letter of endorsement H.R. 5958 - Discussed the ACO Improvement Act. H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution - Lobbied to protect funding levels for CMS program management under Continuing Resolution. H.R. 1179/S. 569 - Discussed observation impace on Medicare beneficiaries, counting time in observation toward Medicare's three-day inpatient hospital stay requirement for Medicare skilled nursing facility coverage, and the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act (CMS & MedPAC). PL. 113-295 - Responded to inquiry about Medicare offsets on Achieving a Better Life Expense Act.Discussed Medicare Advantage. (no bill) Discussed H.R. 3616, Protecting Seniors from Healthcare Fraud Act. Discussed observation care and "two-midnight rule". (no bill) H.R. 1070, the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed and sent letter of endorsement to bill. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S.740, Medicaid Drug Savings Act - Discussed the requirement for drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed pending U.S. Trade agreement negotiations, including trade promotional or "fast track" authority, and their potential impact on Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug programs. (no bill) H.R. 2810/S.1871/H.R. 4015/S.2110 - Discussed SGR repeal and health care extender provisions, including the Qualified Individual low-income Medicare beneficiary assistance program. H.R. 4418, The Expanding Availability of Medicare Data Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare data and billing transparency. (no bill) Discussed socio-economic risk adjustment. (no bill) S. 2240 - Discussed Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act. H.R. 3024 - Discussed the Medicare Common Access Card Act. Discussed Medicare expansion. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid Labs Spousal Impoverishment provisions (PL. 111-198). Discussed transparency in healthcare. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid managed care regulations. (CMS, no bill) PL.111-148 - Discussed long-term services and supports broadly and Older Americans Act. Submitted comments on Medicare Physician fee schedule final rule and advance care planning (CMS - 1612-FC). Discussed Medicare enrollment and notification of eligibility. (no bill) Discussed Medicare in-office ancillary services exception. (no bill)
H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.H.R. 4660/S. 2437, The Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Act, 2015 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection and Census programs within jurisdiction of subcommittee. H.R. 5016, The Financial Services and General Government Act, 2015 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs and implementation of ACA health insurance exchanges. H.R. 4800/S. 2389, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations Act, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding for nutrition and FDA drug processing. The Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2015 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. (no bill) H.R. 4745/S. 2438, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for senior housing and transportation programs, and related community development aid. Discussed the impact of Deficit reduction proposals and sequestration on Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and on vital health, social, housing and transportation programs. (no bill) Discussed S. 1351, the INFORM Act. Sent letter to Congress to urge that the House and Senate take steps to avoid default on our national debt and avoid risking benefits for current Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Sent letter to President Obama to urge that he take steps with Congress to avoid default on our national debt and avoid risking benefits for current Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Sent letter to Budget Conference Committee chairs urging they reject harmful cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits for the purpose of achieving deficit reduction or as a tradeoff for scheduled sequestration cuts or other government spending. (no bill) Lobbied to prevent the inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid cuts for the purpose of achieving deficit reduction, a budget agreement, or as a tradeoff for scheduled sequestration cuts or other government spending. Met with Administration officials regarding Social Security and the FY 2015 and FY 2016 budget. H.J.Res. 124 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for various programs serving seniors from disproportionate reduction under continuing resolution.
H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.H.R. 2787/S. 1329, The Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs within jurisdiction of subcommittee. The Financial Services and General Government Act, 2015 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs and implementation of ACA health insurance exchanges. (no bill) H.R. 4800/S. 2389, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations Act, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding for nutrition and FDA drug processing. (no bill) The Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2015 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. (no bill) H.R. 4745/S. 2438, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for senior housing and transportation programs, and related community development aid. Discussed the impact of Deficit reduction proposals and sequestration on Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and on vital health, social, housing and transportation programs. (no bill) Discussed S. 1351, the INFORM Act. Sent letter to Congress to urge that the House and Senate take steps to avoid default on our national debt and avoid risking benefits for current Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Sent letter to President Obama to urge that he take steps with Congress to avoid default on our national debt and avoid risking benefits for current Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Sent letter to Budget Conference Committee chairs urging they reject harmful cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits for the purpose of achieving deficit reduction or as a tradeoff for scheduled sequestration cuts or other government spending. (no bill) Lobbied to prevent the inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid cuts for the purpose of achieving deficit reduction, a budget agreement, or as a tradeoff for scheduled sequestration cuts or other government spending. Met with Administration officials regarding Social Security and the FY 2015 budget. Discussed Presidents Budget. Discussed ACL FY 2015 budget.
H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act of 2014 - Reauthorize Farm program and discussed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Reauthorization Draft and provisions affecting federal nutrition programs.H.R. 6083 (112th Congress), Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act - Discussed reauthorization of the Farm Bill. H.R. 6518, State Nutrition Assistance Flexibility Act of 2012 - Discussed federal nutrition block grant to states. H.R. 6567- Replaces H.R.6518 as core nutrition block grant legislation. H. Res. 760 - Opposes cuts in SNAP. Discussed the Older Americans Act, SNAP, and LIHEAP. Reintroduction of House and Senate Agriculture Committees bills to reauthorize the "Farm Bill". (no bill) H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 1947/S. 954, Farm Bill - Advocated opposition to amendments to cut SNAP funds. H.R. 2410/S. 1244, Agriculture Rural Development, FDA Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for low income and senior nutrition programs. S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect needs based energy and nutrition assistance. H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act - Lobbied against cuts to SNAP. H.R. 3547/H.J.R. 59/H.R. 2775/H.J.R. 106, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. Lobbied against SNAP cuts in the Farm Bill conference report. H.R. 2642/S. 3240, the Agricultural Act of 2014 - Reauthorize Farm program and discussed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Reauthorization statement in support of the Farm Bill conference agreement. S. 1311, Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals of 2013 - Lobbied in support of legislation to eliminate five month waiting period for disability benefits for terminally ill individuals.
H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial, employment and health care-related regulation.H.J.R. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. Budget Conference Committee - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs. (no bill) S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.R. 2787/S. 1329, The Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs within jurisdiction of subcommittee. H.R. 2786/S.1371, The Financial Services and General Government Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs and implementation of ACA health insurance exchanges. H.R. 2410/S. 1244 - Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding for nutrition and FDA drug processing. S. 1284, The Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. H.R. 2610/S. 1243, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for senior housing and transportation programs, and related community development aid. Discussed the impact of Deficit reduction proposals and sequestration on Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and on vital health, social, housing and transportation programs. (no bill) Discussed S. 1351, the INFORM Act. Discussed H.J.Res. 59/H.R. 2775, Continuing Appropriations Resolutions, 2014. Sent letter to Congress to urge that the House and Senate take steps to avoid default on our national debt and avoid risking benefits for current Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Sent letter to President Obama to urge that he take steps with Congress to avoid default on our national debt and avoid risking benefits for current Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Sent letter to Budget Conference Committee chairs urging they reject harmful cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits for the purpose of achieving deficit reduction or as a tradeoff for scheduled sequestration cuts or other government spending. (no bill) Lobbied to prevent the inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid cuts for the purpose of achieving deficit reduction, a budget agreement, or as a tradeoff for scheduled sequestration cuts or other government spending. (no bill) Met with Administration officials regarding Social Security and the FY 2015 budget.
Discussed legislative intent with respect to Biologic drugs and exclusivity period.(no bill) Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill)Discussed legislative intent with respect to biologic drugs and the exclusivity period; and discussed importance of potential savings to the health care system generally. (no bill) Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill) Discussed need to end industry tactics like Pay for Delay which inappropriately extends patents with effect of keeping prices high for consumers and government. (no bill) Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill) Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs. Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs. S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries. H. R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act of 2011- Lobbied for this legislation preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug companies. S. 1886/H.R. 3468 of 2011- Discussed counterfeit drug penalty enhancement. Discussed prescription drug safety, drug shortage, and medical device safety, and related user fee legislation. S. 2193 of 2012, the Ensuring Safe Medical Devices for Patients Act - Discussed legislation to include devices in the post-market risk identification and analysis system for prescription drugs and to expedite the implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices. Discussed draft legislation to address the issue of whether generic drug manufacturers have a duty to include new warnings about potentially serious side effects on their labels as they become known by giving generic drug makers the same ability to update their labeling as manufacturers of brand name drugs. (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration safety and Innovation Act - FDA user fee agreement legislation focusing on the review process for prescription drugs and medical devices, prescription drug safety, drug shortages, medical device safety and access to generic drugs. S.3212, Cody Miller Initiative for Safer Prescriptions Act - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations regarding the authorship, content, format, and dissemination of Patient Medication information. Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed pay-for-delay agreements as tactic by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market, and the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act that would address the underlying issue of "parked exclusivities" in the Hatch-Waxman Act (S.1882). Discussed the issue of biosimilar drug naming and how biosimilars should use a common International Non-proprietary name as reference originator biologic products. (no bill) S. 504, the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act/S.214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill)Discussed Unique Device Identification (UDI) issues including proposed rules and implementation. (no bill) Discussed oversight of laboratory genetic testing. (no bill) Discussed AARP's concerns with prescription drug costs. (no bill) S.117, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act - Discussed bill that allows medicare to negotiate medicare prescription drug prices with drug companies. Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) S.504/S.214, The Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act/Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill)
S.452, Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act - Discussed bill with Senate. Discussed draft language on senior mental health with Senate HELP Committee staff. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Reform (no bill) Discussed Age Rating in the ACA and rate shock. (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) H.R. 1099, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Trust 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 (112th Congress), Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act of 2011. 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)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 deficit reduction 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). Discussed Medicaid including concerns over cuts to Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) H.R. 8/PL 112-240 of 2012, American Taxpayer Relief Act - Discussed the establishment of the Commission on Long-Term Care and process related to the Commission. Discussed Senate amendment 99 to H.R. 933, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (PL 113-6). Also made changes to Commission on Long-Term Care. Discussed implementation of the Affordable Care Act, its provisions and H.R. 95 to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8/ H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.R. 1549, Helping Sick Americans Now Act - Discussed cuts to the health care prevention fund. The Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. (no bill) Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including questions related to the use of premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill)
S.452, Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act - Discussed bill with Sen. Franken's staff. Discussed draft language on senior mental health with Senate HELP Committee staff. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Reform in meeting with House Energy and Commerce minority staff. (no bill) Discussed Age Rating in the ACA and rate shock in meeting with House Energy and Commerce minority staff. (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) H.R. 1099, 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 (112th Congress), Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act of 2011. 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. H.R. 963, Discussed, Coordination of Pro Bono Medically Recommended Dental Care Act of 2013.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 deficit reduction 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). Discussed Medicare and Medicaid including concerns over increasing Medicare's age of eligibility and cuts to Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) H.R. 8/PL 112-240 of 2012, American Taxpayer Relief Act - Discussed repeal of CLASS Program and the establishment of the Commission on Long-Term Care. H.R. 8/PL 112-240 of 2012, American Taxpayer Relief Act - Discussed a nomination for appointment to the Commission on Long-Term Care and process related to the Commission. Discussed Senate amendment 99 to H.R. 933, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (PL 113-6). Also made changes to Commission on Long-Term Care. Discussed implementation of the Affordable Care Act, its provisions and H.R. 95 to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 152, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.R. 325, Debt Limit Extension - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline on bill to suspend the public debt limit through May 18, 2013, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. Discussed evaluation of the Independence at Home Demonstration and it's implementation (CMS). (no bill)
S. 163, Full Faith and Credit Act - Discussed AARP position on legislation and second degree amendment to the legislation. S.245, CAP Act of 2011 - Discussed our concerns and opposition to the legislation. H.Con. Res. 112 - Lobbied Congress against cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and where savings could be found without harming beneficiaries and protect discretionary services for vulnerable seniors. AARP Opposed cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries as part of any "fiscal cliff" deal. (no bill) H.R.6020/S.3301, the Financial Services Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to oppose subjecting Consumer Finance Protection Bureau from annual appropriations oversight, increase/protect funding for the Taxpayer Counseling for the Elderly program, and to protect/increase SEC funding. H.R.5973/S.2375, the Agriculture Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/increase Commodity Supplemental Food program funding. H.R.5325/S.2465, the Energy & Water Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/increase funding for weatherization programs. H.R.5972/S.2322, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/enhance funding for elderly housing (Section 8 project-based and tenant-base rental assistance and Section 202 programs), elderly transit programs and to protect transportation enhancements. 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 insurances exchanges, state survey & demonstrations and preventive health. Also lobbied Administration (HHS & OMB) to accelerate release of LIHEAP funding and to increase funding for SSA. H.R.5326/S.2323, the Commerce, Science and Justice Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/enhance Equal Employment Opportunity Commission funding. H.R. 6091, Interior Appropriation Act for FY 2013 - Lobbied against inclusion of bill language limiting recovery of attorneys fees under Equal Access to Justice Act. Lobbied Congress against cuts to the Medicare program. (no bill) AARP Opposed further extension of payroll tax holiday. (no bill) Discussed with members of Congress concerns over deficit reduction, advocating for no cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security as part of any potential deficit reduction deal. Discussed the prevention of cuts to beneficiaries in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of an increase in the age of eligibility in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the patch to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) in the Medicare program. (no bill) 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.
S. 2037, Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals. S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. Discussed House Budget. (no bill) H.R.2883/S. 1542, Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids. S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S.2077/H.R. 577, Elder Abuse Prevention Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues. S. 1819, Strengthening Services for America's Seniors Act - Discussed legislation. S. 2037, Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 - Discussed legislation. S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Portection Act - Supported legislation. S. 1982, Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation. Discussed elder abuse issues, ARDC's and the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. S.3358, Responding to urgent needs of survivors of the Holocaust Act - Discussed the improvement of services under OAA.
Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed employer sponsored wellness programs. (no bill) Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. (no bill) Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans. (no bill) H. R. 1213, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. 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. (no bill) Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (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 Consumer protection and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). S. 3295, the Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect funding for program authorized under the Affordable Care Act, including CMS State Health insurance exchanges, state survey and demonstrations and preventive health.
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed transitional care demonstration program. Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148) Lobbied in support of draft legislation that would grant individuals whose COBRA has expired the same Medicare Part B enrollment rights as those who have group coverage. (no bill) S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services. 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. Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill) Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill) Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill) Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed implementation of Anti-Fraud Measures of Affordable Care Act (PL. 111-148), including coordination between HHS, DOJ and state Attorneys General. Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill) Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio. Discussed medicare physician payment issues. (no bill) Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill) H.R. 1654, Medicare Enrollment Protection Act - Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B. H.R. 978, To amend Title II of the Social Security Act - Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes. S. 1206/H.R. 2190, The Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation to require prescription drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1251, Medicare and Medicaid Fighting Fraud and Abuse to Save Taxpayers' Dollars Act - Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. S. 1275, The Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act - Lobbied on legislation to prevent fraud and abuse within the federal health programs. S. 1206/H.R. 2190, The Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed legislation that would establish Medicaid drug rebates for the duals. Medicare physician reimbursement issues. (no bill) H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Discussed the legislation as it pertained to SGR. Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Physician Payment Reform. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Affordability. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Shortages. (no bill) H.R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. H.R. 2576 - Discussion to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs. Discussed opposition to caps on dual eligibles; discussed managed care and dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed Senior Navigation and Planning Act. (no bill) Discussed with CMS demonstration programs for dual eligibles and process related to the demonstrations, as well as other work of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, discussed opposition to Florida medicaid waivers (including letter), discussed home and community setting issue in Medicaid, discussed focus groups on dual eligibles; discussed implementation of some Medicaid HCBS provisions. Discussed Medicaid managed care and long-term services and supports broadly, discussed CLASS Program. Discussed Fair Labor Standards Act and companionship exemption. 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 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 Medicaid reform, Medicare-Medicaid "dual eligible" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed "Medicare Better Health Rewards Program Act of 2012". (no bill) Discussed You've Earned A Say. (no bill) Discussed health disparities. (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 Agriculture Appropriations bill ( H.R. 2112, S. 1573), including funding for the FDA Office of Generic Drugs. Discussed legislative intent with respect to Biologic drugs and exclusivity period.(no bill) Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill) Discussed need to end industry tactics like Pay for Delay which inappropriately extends patents with effect of keeping prices high for consumers and government. (no bill) Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill) Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs. Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs. S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries. H. R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Lobbied for this legislation preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug companies. Discussed counterfeit drug penalty enhancement (S. 1886/H.R.3468).
Discussed proposal for a national strategy to support family caregivers. (no bill) Discussed proposed tax credit for family caregivers. (no bill) Discussed launch of the Assisting Caregivers Today(ACT) Caucus, room reservations, event logistics, and related items, as well as serving as ACT Caucus co-chair and the caucus generally; shared invitation to caucus launch; attended caucus launch. (no bill) Discussed a national caregiving summit. (no bill) S.192, Discussed support for Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act. Discussed joining the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. (no bill) S.879, Americans Giving Care to Elders (AGE)- Discussed House alternative budget proposal, family caregiver tax credit. Discussed National Care Corps Act and status of reintroduction. (no bill) Discussed family caregiving and efforts to support the health of the caregiver. (no bill) Discussed hosting CMS Family Caregiving Meeting and possible dates. (no bill) Participated in CMS family caregiving quarterly meeting and discussed family caregiver assessment in Medicaid 1915(i) and meeting follow-up items. Discussed needs of military and veteran family caregivers. (no bill) Inquired regarding availability of Lifespan Respite Care grant opportunities for states. (no bill)
Discussed the Medical Expense Tax Deduction. (no bill) H.R.1397/S.716, Seniors Tax Simplication Act - Discussed legislation regarding the bill.
Lobbied to protect funding for low income nutrition and SSBG. (no bill) Lobbied against cuts to SNAP. (no bill) Discussed the Older Americans Act, SNAP, and LIHEAP. (no bill) Discussed AARP's opposed re-opening any portion of the enacted 2014 Farm Bill. (no bill) S.Con.Res.11, Budget Resolution, FY2016 - Lobbied to protect needs based energy, nutrition and Social Services support programs.
Discussed increasing senior representation in CDC studies and supported public participation in samples. (no bill) AARP opposed House/Senate proposals to cut SNAP and Health Disparities interventions. (no bill)
Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. (no bill) Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed legislation to address Pay-for-Delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill) Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and "least costly alternative" payment for Part B drugs. (no bill) Discussed the need for data transparency on prescription drug research and development costs and drug prices, and enhanced data reporting on coverage determinations, exception, and redeterminations under the Part D appeals process. (no bill)
Discussed AARP opposition to requiring additional information of voter registrants under NVRA. (no bill) Discussed AARP opposition to unnecessary citizenship documentation of registrants.(no bill) Discussed supporting the right to vote amendment. (no bill) Discussed AARP opposition to conduct of Elections bills that would terminate the Election Assistance Commission. (no bill) Sent letter of endorsement on the Voting Rights Act Amendment. (no bill) Met with Senate staff regarding support for bill to restore legal standards on employment discrimination. (no bill) Met with EEOC Commissioners and staff regarding enforcement of ADEA. (no bill) Met with Hill staff and staff for EEOC and Executive Office of the President regarding civil rights. (no bill)
Discussed implementation of the Department of Labor's final regulations on minimum wage and overtime for home care workers and related litigation. (no bill) Met with Senate staff regarding support for bill to restore legal standards on employment discrimination. (no bill) Met with EEOC Commissioners and staff regarding enforcement of ADEA. Met with Hill staff and staff for EEOC and Executive Office of the President, regarding the civil rights implications of Discriminatory employer-sponsored wellness programs; sent letter to Senate Committee. (no bill) Discussed the legal challenges to recent regulations requiring minimum wage and overtime pay for home care workers. (no bill) Prepared information for communications with Hill staff regarding proposals on paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave. (no bill)
H.R. 2 - Discussed Medicare Physician payment/SGR reform legislation and health care extenders. Discussed the Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill) Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed pending U.S.Trade agreement negotiations on the Trans Pacific Partnership and their potential impact on prescription drug access and affordabillity.(no bill) H.R.919/S.522, Childrens's Health Insurance Program - Discussed Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) extension. Discussed LTSS issues, including financing. (no bill) Discussed Medicare coverage of hearing aids. (no bill) S.843/H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed the bill. H.R.2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 - Advocated for changes to budget offsets and for Medicare beneficiary protections. H.R.1470,SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015 - Advocated for greater beneficiary protections. H.R.605/S.275, Home Infusion Site of Care Act - Sent letter of endorsement. H.R. 818, Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures (PRIME)Act - Sent letter of endorsement. H.R.876, Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility (NOTICE)Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums, and deductibles.(no bill) Discussed Medicare health information technology, data transparency, and Qualifying Entities. (no bill) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill) S.Con.Res. 11, Budget Resolution, FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and healthcare related legislation.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Discussed AARP opposition to requiring additional information of voter registrants under NVRA. (no bill) Discussed AARP opposition to unnecessary citizenship documentation of registrants.(no bill) Discussed supporting the right to vote amendment. (no bill) Discussed AARP opposition to conduct of Elections bills that would terminate the Election Assistance Commission. (no bill) Sent letter of endorsement on the Voting Rights Act Amendment. (no bill) Met with Senate staff regarding support for bill to restore legal standards on employment discrimination. (no bill) Met with EEOC Commissioners and staff regarding enforcement of ADEA. (no bill) Met with Hill staff and staff for EEOC and Executive Office of the President regarding civil rights. (no bill)
H.R. 2 - Discussed Medicare Physician payment/SGR reform legislation and health care extenders. Discussed the Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill) Discussed legislation to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed pending U.S.Trade agreement negotiations on the Trans Pacific Partnership and their potential impact on prescription drug access and affordabillity.(no bill) H.R.919/S.522, Childrens's Health Insurance Program - Discussed Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) extension. Discussed LTSS issues, including financing. (no bill) Discussed Medicare coverage of hearing aids. (no bill) S.843/H.R.1571, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed the bill. H.R.2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 - Advocated for changes to budget offsets and for Medicare beneficiary protections. H.R.1470,SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015 - Advocated for greater beneficiary protections. H.R.605/S.275, Home Infusion Site of Care Act - Sent letter of endorsement. H.R. 818, Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures (PRIME)Act - Sent letter of endorsement. H.R.876, Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility (NOTICE)Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed changes to the Medicare benefit design, such as copays, premiums, and deductibles.(no bill) Discussed Medicare health information technology, data transparency, and Qualifying Entities. (no bill) Discussed health care quality and measurement. (no bill) S.Con.Res. 11, Budget Resolution, FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and healthcare related legislation.
Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and Senate HELP Committee efforts focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. (no bill) Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed legislation to address Pay-for-Delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill) Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and "least costly alternative" payment for Part B drugs. (no bill) Discussed the need for data transparency on prescription drug research and development costs and drug prices, and enhanced data reporting on coverage determinations, exception, and redeterminations under the Part D appeals process. (no bill)
Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) S. 192, Older Americans Act - Discussed Older Americans Act reauthorization legislation. Discussed employer wellness programs and the ACA. (no bill) Discussed the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act. (no bill) Discussed Personalize Your Care Act regarding advance care planning, advanced illness, and advance care planning. (no bill) Responded to inquiry regarding marketplaces. (no bill) Made inquiry related to the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's, Research, Care and Services. (no bill) H.R.1270,The Restoring Access to Medications Act - Discussed bill with Hill staffers. H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 - Discussed Sustainable Growth Rate with Hill staffers. Discussed Medicare Supplemental Insurance with Hill staffers. (no bill) Discussed the Affordable Care Act with Hill staffers. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Advantage with Hill staffers. (no bill) S.Con.Res.11, Budget Resolution, FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect various programs serving Americans age 50 and above, including employment training, health and human services, and energy assistance for seniors, the disable and other low income assistance.
Discussed the Medical Expense Tax Deduction. (no bill) H.R.1397/S.716, Seniors Tax Simplication Act - Discussed legislation regarding the bill.
Lobbied on House/Senate Budget proposals to cut SNAP funding in FY 2016 or block grant funds to states. (no bill) Discussed Medicare, Medicaid, Older Americans Act and other items regarding FY 2016 federal budget proposals. (no bill) S.Con.Res.11, Budget Resolution, FY 2016 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for various programs serving seniors. Lobbied to urge Congress to reallocate OASDI funding to SSDJ trust funds without imposing barriers to claims processing or reduction of benefits. (no bill)
Discussed implementation of the Department of Labor's final regulations on minimum wage and overtime for home care workers and related litigation. (no bill) Met with Senate staff regarding support for bill to restore legal standards on employment discrimination. (no bill) Met with EEOC Commissioners and staff regarding enforcement of ADEA. Met with Hill staff and staff for EEOC and Executive Office of the President, regarding the civil rights implications of Discriminatory employer-sponsored wellness programs; sent letter to Senate Committee. (no bill) Discussed the legal challenges to recent regulations requiring minimum wage and overtime pay for home care workers. (no bill) Prepared information for communications with Hill staff regarding proposals on paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave. (no bill)
Discussed increasing senior representation in CDC studies and supported public participation in samples. (no bill) AARP opposed House/Senate proposals to cut SNAP and Health Disparities interventions. (no bill)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act of 2014 - Reauthorize Farm program and discussed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Reauthorization Draft and provisions affecting federal nutrition programs.Discussed the Older Americans Act, SNAP, and LIHEAP. H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for low income and senior nutrition programs. Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect needs based energy and nutrition assistance. (no bill) H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act - Lobbied against cuts to SNAP. H.R. 2642/S. 3240, the Agricultural Act of 2014 - Reauthorize Farm program and discussed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Reauthorization statement in support of the Farm Bill conference agreement. S. 1311, Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals of 2013 - Lobbied in support of legislation to eliminate five month waiting period for disability benefits for terminally ill individuals. H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for low income and senior nutrition programs.
S.452, Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act - Discussed bill with Senate. Discussed draft language on senior mental health with Senate HELP Committee staff. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Reform (no bill) Discussed Age Rating in the ACA and rate shock. (no bill)Labor, HHS Appropriations bill, 2015-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) H.R. 1099, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund, 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 (112th Congress), Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act of 2011. 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) Discussed S.1119, Positive Aging Act of 2013. H.R. 2641, Farm Program bill-Discussed the severed nutrition programs from Farm Bill. S. 562, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed the bill for eventual endorsement. Discussed need to suport family caregivers and long-term services and supports. (no bill) Discussed repeal of medical device tax. (no bill) Discussed proposed regulation relating to Medicaid expansion coverage and minimum essential coverage. (no bill) Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) H.R.3850/S. 1562, Discussed Older Americans Act reauthorization legislation. H.R.3662, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Sent letter of endorsement. H.R.4879, the Research for All Act - Sent letter of endorsement. S.2348, the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed legislation to address health disparities. (no bill) H.R.5294 - Discussed Health Equity & Accountability Act of 2014; no endorsement due to budget implications. H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect various healthcare programs serving seniors from disproportionate reduction.Discussed FTC participation in state scope of practice issues. Also sent follow-up items for their review. (no bill) Discussed Social Security programs. (no bill) Lobbied against cuts to the health care prevention fund. (no bill) Discussed deficit reduction issues dealing with Medicare and Medicaid including concerns over increasing Medicare's age of eligibility, chained CPI, 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). Discussed Medicaid including concerns over cuts to Medicaid flexibility and Medicaid structural reforms to. (no bill) Discussed implementation of the Affordable Care Act, its provisions and H.R. 95 to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2015 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. (no bill) Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including questions related to the use of premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. (no bill) H.R. 1263, Excellence in Mental Health Act - Discussed the bill for eventual endorsement. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services. Discussed perspectives on proposed ideas for legislation to address health disparities with HHS and CMS officials. Discussed H.R. 3717, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. (no bill) H.R. 2835/S. 1647, Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2013 - Urged co-sponsorship of these bills. Discussed hospital readmissions. (no bill) Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) H. R. 3850 - Discussed Older Americans Act reauthorization legislation. H.R. 5183, Better Care Act - Discussed legislation with staff regarding the bill. H.R. 5232, Notice of Observation Treatment & Implication for Care Eligibility (Notice Act) - Discussed legislation with staff. Discussed oral health and older adulsts. (no bill)
H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriation, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding for consumer protection, Census programs, ACA implementation/subsidy, USDA nutrition, FDA drug processing, employment, health and human services, home energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income Americans. Discussed the impact of Deficit reduction proposals and sequestration on Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and on vital health, social, housing and transportation programs. (no bill) Discussed S. 1351, the INFORM Act. Sent letter to Congress to urge that the House and Senate take steps to avoid default on our national debt and avoid risking benefits for current Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Sent letter to President Obama to urge that he take steps with Congress to avoid default on our national debt and avoid risking benefits for current Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Sent letter to Budget Conference Committee chairs urging they reject harmful cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits for the purpose of achieving deficit reduction or as a tradeoff for scheduled sequestration cuts or other government spending. (no bill) Lobbied to prevent the inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid cuts for the purpose of achieving deficit reduction, a budget agreement, or as a tradeoff for scheduled sequestration cuts or other government spending. Met with Administration officials regarding Social Security and the FY 2015 and FY 2016 budget. H.J.Res. 124 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for various programs serving seniors from disproportionate reduction under continuing resolution. Discussed Medicare, Medicaid, Older Americans Act and other items regarding FY 2016 federal budget proposals.
Discussed implementation of Tort reform provisions of Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 111-148), including various demonstration proposals. Discussed other possible revisions to Tort system that would preserve patient protections and have goal of reducing medical error. (no bill)
Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed the age rating provisions in the law.Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. (no bill) Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans. (no bill) H. R. 1213 (112th Congress, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. 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. (no bill) Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (no bill) Discussed Consumer protection and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Discussed the implementation of insurance exchages in the ACA. (no bill) H.R. 544, Liberty bill - Discussed AARP's opposition to the bill. Discussed recently published FAQs on out of pocket health insurance limits with DOL. (no bill) H. R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding for state high risk pool and insurance exchanges.
Discussed increasing senior representation in CDC studies and supported public participation in samples.Lobbied against inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid legislation affecting benefit levels or service delivery in any 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 and, Low Income Home Energy Assistance. Discussed Social Security Administration's Representative Payee program's current and future challenges. (no bill) Discussed implementation of Windsor decision at the Social Security Administration with Congressional staff. H.R. 3695 - To provide a temporary extension of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 and amendments made by that Act, as previously extended and amended and with certain additional modifications and exceptions, to suspend permanent price support authorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 2642 - Oppose farm bill that authorizes only farm programs for five years and severs nutrition programs. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 - Support Senate Authorization of Farm Bill despite concerns about SNAP cuts. H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013 - Oppose House Nutrition only bill to reauthorize USDA nutrition programs for only three years with cuts and apart from the Farm Bill. Discussed events related to the government shut down.
Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill)Discussed legislative intent with respect to biologic drugs and the exclusivity period; and discussed importance of potential savings to the health care system generally. (no bill) Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill) Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill) Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs. Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs. S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries. H. R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act of 2011- Lobbied for this legislation preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug companies. S. 1886/H.R. 3468 of 2011- Discussed counterfeit drug penalty enhancement. Discussed prescription drug safety, drug shortage, and medical device safety, and related user fee legislation. S. 2193 of 2012, the Ensuring Safe Medical Devices for Patients Act - Discussed legislation to include devices in the post-market risk identification and analysis system for prescription drugs and to expedite the implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices. Discussed draft legislation to address the issue of whether generic drug manufacturers have a duty to include new warnings about potentially serious side effects on their labels as they become known by giving generic drug makers the same ability to update their labeling as manufacturers of brand name drugs. (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration safety and Innovation Act - FDA user fee agreement legislation focusing on the review process for prescription drugs and medical devices, prescription drug safety, drug shortages, medical device safety and access to generic drugs. S.3212, Cody Miller Initiative for Safer Prescriptions Act - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations regarding the authorship, content, format, and dissemination of Patient Medication information. Discussed pay-for-delay agreements as tactic by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market, and the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act that would address the underlying issue of "parked exclusivities" in the Hatch-Waxman Act (S.1882). Discussed the issue of biosimilar drug naming and how biosimilars should use a common International Non-proprietary name as reference originator biologic products. (no bill) S. 504, the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act/S.214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill) H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect and enhance funding levels for FDA to enable it to effectively manage it's food safety and medical product programs. H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolutions, 2015 - Lobbied to protect senior housing and nutrition programs, and FDA programs from disproportionate reduction under the bill.Discussed Unique Device Identification (UDI) issues including proposed rules and implementation. (no bill) Discussed oversight of laboratory genetic testing. (no bill) Discussed AARP's concerns with prescription drug costs. (no bill) S.117, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act - Discussed bill that allows medicare to negotiate medicare prescription drug prices with drug companies. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill) Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) S. 504, the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act/S. 214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period ofr biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Food and Drug Administration proposed rule to enable generic drug makers to independently update their drug labeling. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill) S. 1720/S.2049/S.866, - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions. Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market (the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (S. 504) and (the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) (S.214). Discussed the Food and Drug Administration proposed rule to enable generic drug makers to independently update their drug labeling. (no bill) Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and "least costly alternative" payment for Part B durgs. (no bill) S.504/S.214 - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market (the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act) and the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act. Discussed the Food and Drug Administration proposed rule to enable generic drug makers to independently update their drug labeling. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill) S.1720/S.2040/S.866 - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions. Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and "least costly alternative" payment for Part B drugs. (no bill) Discussed the need to data transparency on prescription drug research and development costs and drug prices, and enhanced data reporting on coverage determinations, exception, and redeterminations under Part D appeals process. (no bill) Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. (no bill)
S. 2037, Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals (113th Congress). S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect.S. 1028, OAA Amendments of 2013 - Discussed various reauthorization amendments. H.R. 3850, OAA Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Discussed support for passage of a simple bill. S. 1562, OAA Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Discussed urging introduction and passage of a simple bill. H.R. 4122, OAA Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Discussed urging introduction and passage of a simple bill. H.R.2883/S. 1542 (112th Congress), Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids. S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S.2077/H.R. 866, Elder Abuse Prevention Act (112th Congress) - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues of 2011. S. 2037, Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 - Discussed legislation. S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act - Supported legislation (112th Congress). H.R. 4945, Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2014 - Discussed legislation. S.3358, Responding to urgent needs of survivors of the Holocaust Act - Discussed the improvement of services under OAA. Discussed legislation on Guardianship and Elder Abuse Prevention. (no bill) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for Older Americans Act programs. (no bill) S. 1028, OAA Reauthorization - Advocated adoption of a simple OAA reauthorization bill. Discussed House OAA Reauthorization by advocating adoption of simple OAA reauthorization bill. (no bill) S. 975, Court Appointed Guardian Accountability Act - Discussed necessary changes to bill. Discussed Seniors Fraud Protection Act (H.R. 1953/S. 1358) and Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act (S. 1019) and health care scams. Discussed support of compromise Senate OAA requthorization bill by HELP Committee Leadership. (no bill) Discussed support of S. 1358, Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2013. AARP promotes similar simple OAA Reauthorization in House. (no bill) Discussed OAA Reauthorization proposals with AOA officials. Discussed possible family caregiving legislation. S. 1562, Senate Older Americans Act reauthorization bill - Discussed moving the bill to the floor for a vote with Senate staff. Discussed speaking to constituents regarding the Older Americans Act and other issues. H.R. 5888/S. 2842 - Discussed the National Care Corps Act of 2014 and the Caregivers Corps Act of 2014. Discussed White House Conference on Aging. (no bill) S. 2866/H.R.5633 - The In-Home CARE Act Act -Discussed In-Home Caregiver Assessment Resources and Education Care Act to provide feedback and share our support for the bill. H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect OAA programs. Discussed family caregiving and helping older adults live independently, including villages. (no bill) Discussed family caregiving, helping people live independently, aging in lace, Medicaid, and long-term services and supports. (no bill)H.R.5515, Elder Justice Act Reauthorization - No endorsement given; continued discussions addressing abuse, neglect and protective services. H.R.861, Elder Abuse Victims Act-No endorsement. S. 1019, Elder Protection & Abuse Prevention Act - Discussed no endorsement at this time. S.1940, Recruiting Individuals to Drive Our Elders Act - No endorsement. H.R. 5287, IRS Code Amendment to provide tax credit for household and elder services necessary to seek employment, no endorsement. H. R. 1179, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed legislation with staff. H.R. 2852/S.1391, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act - Discussed legislation with staff. Discussed legislation for Multi-Employer Pension Plans with staff. (no bill) H. R.83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of FY 2015 - Discussed legislation with staff. S. 2962, Medical Expense Deduction Act - Discussed bill with staff.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Discussed implementation of Tort reform provisions of Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 111-148), including various demonstration proposals. Discussed other possible revisions to Tort system that would preserve patient protections and have goal of reducing medical error. (no bill)
Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed the age rating provisions in the law.Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. (no bill) Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans. (no bill) H. R. 1213 (112th Congress, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. 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. (no bill) Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (no bill) Discussed Consumer protection and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Discussed the implementation of insurance exchages in the ACA. (no bill) H.R. 544, Liberty bill - Discussed AARP's opposition to the bill. Discussed recently published FAQs on out of pocket health insurance limits with DOL. (no bill) H. R. 5016, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding for state high risk pool and insurance exchanges.
S.452, Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act - Discussed bill with Senate. Discussed draft language on senior mental health with Senate HELP Committee staff. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Reform (no bill) Discussed Age Rating in the ACA and rate shock. (no bill)Labor, HHS Appropriations bill, 2015-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) H.R. 1099, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund, 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 (112th Congress), Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act of 2011. 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) Discussed S.1119, Positive Aging Act of 2013. H.R. 2641, Farm Program bill-Discussed the severed nutrition programs from Farm Bill. S. 562, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed the bill for eventual endorsement. Discussed need to suport family caregivers and long-term services and supports. (no bill) Discussed repeal of medical device tax. (no bill) Discussed proposed regulation relating to Medicaid expansion coverage and minimum essential coverage. (no bill) Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) H.R.3850/S. 1562, Discussed Older Americans Act reauthorization legislation. H.R.3662, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Sent letter of endorsement. H.R.4879, the Research for All Act - Sent letter of endorsement. S.2348, the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed legislation to address health disparities. (no bill) H.R.5294 - Discussed Health Equity & Accountability Act of 2014; no endorsement due to budget implications. H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 - Lobbied to protect various healthcare programs serving seniors from disproportionate reduction under Continuing Resolution.Discussed FTC participation in state scope of practice issues. Also sent follow-up items for their review. (no bill) Discussed Social Security programs. (no bill) Lobbied against cuts to the health care prevention fund. (no bill) Discussed deficit reduction issues dealing with Medicare and Medicaid including concerns over increasing Medicare's age of eligibility, chained CPI, 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). Discussed Medicaid including concerns over cuts to Medicaid flexibility and Medicaid structural reforms to. (no bill) Discussed implementation of the Affordable Care Act, its provisions and H.R. 95 to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2015 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. (no bill) Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including questions related to the use of premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. (no bill) H.R. 1263, Excellence in Mental Health Act - Discussed the bill for eventual endorsement. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services. Discussed perspectives on proposed ideas for legislation to address health disparities with HHS and CMS officials. Discussed H.R. 3717, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. (no bill) H.R. 2835/S. 1647, Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2013 - Urged co-sponsorship of these bills. Discussed hospital readmissions. (no bill) Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) H. R. 3850 - Discussed Older Americans Act reauthorization legislation. H.R. 5183, Better Care Act - Discussed legislation with staff regarding the bill. H.R. 5232, Notice of Observation Treatment & Implication for Care Eligibility (Notice Act) - Discussed legislation with staff.
Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill)Discussed legislative intent with respect to biologic drugs and the exclusivity period; and discussed importance of potential savings to the health care system generally. (no bill) Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill) Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill) Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs. Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs. S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries. H. R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act of 2011- Lobbied for this legislation preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug companies. S. 1886/H.R. 3468 of 2011- Discussed counterfeit drug penalty enhancement. Discussed prescription drug safety, drug shortage, and medical device safety, and related user fee legislation. S. 2193 of 2012, the Ensuring Safe Medical Devices for Patients Act - Discussed legislation to include devices in the post-market risk identification and analysis system for prescription drugs and to expedite the implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices. Discussed draft legislation to address the issue of whether generic drug manufacturers have a duty to include new warnings about potentially serious side effects on their labels as they become known by giving generic drug makers the same ability to update their labeling as manufacturers of brand name drugs. (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration safety and Innovation Act - FDA user fee agreement legislation focusing on the review process for prescription drugs and medical devices, prescription drug safety, drug shortages, medical device safety and access to generic drugs. S.3212, Cody Miller Initiative for Safer Prescriptions Act - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations regarding the authorship, content, format, and dissemination of Patient Medication information. Discussed pay-for-delay agreements as tactic by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market, and the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act that would address the underlying issue of "parked exclusivities" in the Hatch-Waxman Act (S.1882). Discussed the issue of biosimilar drug naming and how biosimilars should use a common International Non-proprietary name as reference originator biologic products. (no bill) S. 504, the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act/S.214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill) H.R. 4800/S. 2389, Agriculture Appropriations bill, 2015 - Lobbied to protect and enhance funding levels for FDA to enable it to effectively manage it's food safety and medical product programs. H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolutions, 2015 - Lobbied to protect senior housing and nutrition programs, and FDA programs from disproportionate reduction under the bill.Discussed Unique Device Identification (UDI) issues including proposed rules and implementation. (no bill) Discussed oversight of laboratory genetic testing. (no bill) Discussed AARP's concerns with prescription drug costs. (no bill) S.117, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act - Discussed bill that allows medicare to negotiate medicare prescription drug prices with drug companies. S.504/S.214, The Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act/Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill) Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) S. 504, the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act/S. 214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period ofr biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Food and Drug Administration proposed rule to enable generic drug makers to independently update their drug labeling. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill) S. 1720/S.2049/S.866, - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions. Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market (the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (S. 504) and (the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) (S.214). Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Food and Drug Administration proposed rule to enable generic drug makers to independently update their drug labeling. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill) S. 1720/S. 2049/S.866 - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions. Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and "least costly alternative" payment for Part B durgs. (no bill) Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) S.504/S.214 - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market (the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act) and the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Food and Drug Administration proposed rule to enable generic drug makers to independently update their drug labeling. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill) S.1720/S.2040/S.866 - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions. Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and "least costly alternative" payment for Part B drugs. (no bill) Discussed the need to data transparency on prescription drug research and development costs and drug prices, and enhanced data reporting on coverage determinations, exception, and redeterminations under Part D appeals process. (no bill) Discussed the House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative focused on drug and medical device innovation issues. (no bill)
Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148)S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services (112th). Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill) Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill) Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill) Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill) Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio. Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill) Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B.(no bill) Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes. (no bill) Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. (no bill) H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Discussed the legislation as it pertained to SGR. Discussed Medicare Reform. (no bill) H.R. 2305/S. 1123, PRIME ACT (Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare Expenditures) - Discussed support for bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S. 740, Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed the Medicare Drug Savings Act to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income befeficiaries. (no bill) Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) H.R. 1717 - Discussed Medicare DMEPOS Market Pricing Program Act. Discussed implementation of regulations regarding minimum wage and overtime for home care workers and consumer-directed care. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill) H. R. 1588/S.740 - Discussed the Medicare Drug Savings Act to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R.3830/S.1900 - Discussed pending U.S. trade agreement negotiations and trade promotional or "fast track" authority legislation and their potential impact on Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug programs. S. 2461 - Discussed Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) extension and CHIP Extension Act of 2014. Discussed Part D Payment for Drugs for Beneficiaries Enrolled in Hospice - Final 2014 CMS Guidance. H.R.5294, Health Equity & Accountability Act of 2014 - Addresses health care disparities; no endorsement due to budget impact. Medicare Advantage- Answered questions from some Hill offices. (no bill) Medicare Supplemental Insurance - Stated opposition to the elimination of first dollar coverage. (no bill)Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Affordability. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Shortages. (no bill) H.R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. H.R. 2576 - Discussion to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs. Discussed opposition to caps on dual eligibles; discussed managed care and dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed with CMS demonstration programs for dual eligibles and process related to the demonstrations, as well as other work of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, discussed consumer choice and continuity of care in Medicaid managed long-term services and supports programs, discussed focus groups on dual eligibles. 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 health disparities. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare/Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations; and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) S. 3586, Recruiting Individuals to Drive Elders (RIDE) Act - Discussed Medicaid non-emergency transportation bill (112th). Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) Discussed extension of funding originally provided under the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (P.L. 110-275) to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRICs), and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for Medicare outreach and enrollment counseling. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of cuts to beneficiaries in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of an increase in the age of eligibility in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the patch to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed concerns of block granting Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed the Kansas managed long-term services and supports waiver proposals and related implementation issues. (no bill). H.R.928/S.408, the Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed requirement for drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed Health Disparities. (no bill) Discussed medicare demonstration project replacing standard medicare cards with Smart Card technology. (no bill) H.R. 574 - The Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013. Discussed Medicaid expansion and estate recovery. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid and asset transfers. (no bill) H.R.4994/S. 2553, Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 - Discussed the bill and AARP support for the bill. Shared our letter of support. S. 2491, Discussed Medicare Protection Act. Discussed concern about CMS guidance on prescription drugs for medicare beneficiaries receiving hospice and coordination between hospice providers and medicare Part D sponsors. (no bill) H.R. 1179/S.569 - Submitted statement for the record for Senate Aging Committee hearing on Observation Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act and Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility Act (H.R. 5232). Discussed aging in place, HCBS, family caregiving. (no bill)H.R. 1179/S.569, Improving Access to Medicare Act - Discussed support of Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act and urged cosponsorship and advancement of the bill. Discussed CMS information regarding healthcare marketplaces. H.R. 2305/S.1123, Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures Act. Bill reduces waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Discussed Competitive bidding of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. (no bill) Discussed repeal of Affordable Care Act provision making prescriptions necessary for over-the-counter drugs purchased with flexible spending accounts. (no bill) Discussed Medicare supplemental coverage. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug cost. (no bill) Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Recruiting Individuals to Drive Our Elders Act (RIDE) would increase state flexibility by giving states the option to receive federal assistance to reimburse their volunteer drivers for no-load miles. (no bill) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2015 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.(no bill) Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiares. (no bill) Discussed pending U.S. trade agreement negotiations, including trade promotional or 'fast track' authority, and their potential impact on Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug programs. (no bill) Discussed fraud, Medicare home healthcare, ways to find savings in Medicare without harming Medicare beneficiaries (care coordination, prescription drugs, waste, fraud and abuse). Discussed You've Earned A Say, ways to find savings in medicare without harming medicare beneficiaries (care coordination, prescription drugs, waste, fraud and abuse). PL.111-148 - Discussed implementation of provision to require reporting of nursing home staffing data based on payroll data. Discussed the draft legislation on Medicare fraud and abuse. Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S.740 - Discussed the Medicare Drug Savings Act to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R. 3830/S. 1900 - Discussed pending U.S. trade agreement negotiations and trade promotional or "fast track" authority legislation and their potential impact on Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug programs. S. 2461 - Discussed Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Extension Act of 2014. Discussed Part D Payment for Drugs for Beneficiaries Enrolled in Hospice-Final 2014 CMS Guidance. Discussed the Protecting Integrity of Medicare Act. (no bill) H.R.5435, Home Infusion Site of Care Act - Sent letter of endorsement H.R. 5958 - Discussed the ACO Improvement Act. H.R. 5232 - Discussed and sent letter on the Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility Act. Met with Centers for Medicare and medicaid services to discuss three-day stay requirement for medicare skilled nursing coverage. H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution - Lobbied to protect funding levels for CMS program management under Continuing Resolution. Discussed coordination with hospice providers and Medicare Part D plans guidance for Medicare beneficiaries receiving hospice. (no bill) H.R. 1179/S. 569 - Discussed observation impace on Medicare beneficiaries, counting time in observation toward Medicare's three-day inpatient hospital stay requirement for Medicare skilled nursing facility coverage, and the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act (CMS & MedPAC). Discussed caucus for military/veteran family caregivers and support for family caregivers. (no bill) Discussed draft working paper on impact of observation on Medicare beneficiary out of pocket. (no bill)Discussed District of Columbia EPD Medicaid HCBS waiver. (no bill) H.R. 5232 - Discussed legislation and shared letter of support for the Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility (NOTICE) Act of 2014. Discussed Medicare Advantage. (no bill) Discussed H.R. 3616, Protecting Seniors from Healthcare Fraud Act. Discussed observation care and "two-midnight rule". (no bill) H.R. 1070, the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed and sent letter of endorsement to bill. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S.740, Medicaid Drug Savings Act - Discussed the requirement for drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed pending U.S. Trade agreement negotiations, including trade promotional or "fast track" authority, and their potential impact on Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug programs. (no bill) H.R. 2810/S.1871/H.R. 4015/S.2110 - Discussed SGR repeal and health care extender provisions, including the Qualified Individual low-income Medicare beneficiary assistance program. H.R. 4418, The Expanding Availability of Medicare Data Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare data and billing transparency. (no bill) Discussed socio-economic risk adjustment. (no bill) S. 2240 - Discussed Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act. H.R. 3024 - Discussed the Medicare Common Access Card Act. H.R. 4673-Discussed the Bundling and Coordinating Post Acute Care (BACPAC) Act and shared views on post-acute care return. Discussed Medicare expansion. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid Labs Spousal Impoverishment provisions (PL. 111-198). S. 2361, Discussed Stop Schemes and cons against Medicare and seniors. Discussed transparency in healthcare. (no bill) Discussed LTSS Hill briefing series. (no bill) Met with CMS on observation status. (no bill) Submitted comment letter to CMS on the FY2015 Medicare Hospice proposed regulation. Shared comment letter with some Hill staff. H.R. 4994/S.2553 - Shared letter of support for Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act and discussed the status of the bill. Discussed long-term survey and supports Hill briefings. (no bill) Submitted comment letter to CMS on the FY 2015 Medicare Home Health proposed regulation. Shared draft working paper on impact of observation on Medicare beneficiary out of pocket cost. (no bill) Responded to inquiry on observation. (no bill)
Discussed increasing senior representation in CDC studies and supported public participation in samples.Lobbied against inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid legislation affecting benefit levels or service delivery in any 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 and, Low Income Home Energy Assistance. Discussed Social Security Administration's Representative Payee program's current and future challenges. (no bill) Discussed implementation of Windsor decision at the Social Security Administration with Congressional staff. H.R. 3695 - To provide a temporary extension of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 and amendments made by that Act, as previously extended and amended and with certain additional modifications and exceptions, to suspend permanent price support authorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 2642 - Oppose farm bill that authorizes only farm programs for five years and severs nutrition programs. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 - Support Senate Authorization of Farm Bill despite concerns about SNAP cuts. H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013 - Oppose House Nutrition only bill to reauthorize USDA nutrition programs for only three years with cuts and apart from the Farm Bill. Discussed events related to the government shut down.
H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act of 2014 - Reauthorize Farm program and discussed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Reauthorization Draft and provisions affecting federal nutrition programs.Discussed the Older Americans Act, SNAP, and LIHEAP. H.R. 4800/S. 2389, Agriculture Rural Development, FDA Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for low income and senior nutrition programs. Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect needs based energy and nutrition assistance. (no bill) H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act - Lobbied against cuts to SNAP. H.R. 2642/S. 3240, the Agricultural Act of 2014 - Reauthorize Farm program and discussed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Reauthorization statement in support of the Farm Bill conference agreement. S. 1311, Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals of 2013 - Lobbied in support of legislation to eliminate five month waiting period for disability benefits for terminally ill individuals. H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for low income and senior nutrition programs.
S. 2037, Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals (113th Congress). S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect.S. 1028, OAA Amendments of 2013 - Discussed various reauthorization amendments. H.R. 3850, OAA Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Discussed support for passage of a simple bill. S. 1562, OAA Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Discussed urging introduction and passage of a simple bill. H.R. 4122, OAA Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Discussed urging introduction and passage of a simple bill. H.R.2883/S. 1542 (112th Congress), Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids. S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S.2077/H.R. 866, Elder Abuse Prevention Act (112th Congress) - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues of 2011. S. 2037, Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 - Discussed legislation. S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act - Supported legislation (112th Congress). H.R. 4945, Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2014 - Discussed legislation. S.3358, Responding to urgent needs of survivors of the Holocaust Act - Discussed the improvement of services under OAA. Discussed legislation on Guardianship and Elder Abuse Prevention. (no bill) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for Older Americans Act programs. (no bill) S. 1028, OAA Reauthorization - Advocated adoption of a simple OAA reauthorization bill. Discussed House OAA Reauthorization by advocating adoption of simple OAA reauthorization bill. (no bill) S. 975, Court Appointed Guardian Accountability Act - Discussed necessary changes to bill. Discussed Seniors Fraud Protection Act (H.R. 1953/S. 1358) and Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act (S. 1019) and health care scams. Discussed support of compromise Senate OAA requthorization bill by HELP Committee Leadership. (no bill) Discussed support of S. 1358, Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2013. S. 1562, HELP Compromise OAA Reauthorization Bill- AARP supports bipartisan bill. AARP promotes similar simple OAA Reauthorization in House. (no bill) Discussed OAA Reauthorization proposals with AOA officials. Labor, HHS Appropriations bill, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for Older Americans Act programs. Discussed Older Americans Act program data collection with the Administration for Community Living. Discussed OAA data collection comment letter submission, Elder Justice Act Reauthorization, and OAA Reauthorization (ACL) Discussed possible family caregiving legislation. S. 1562, Senate Older Americans Act reauthorization bill - Discussed moving the bill to the floor for a vote with Senate staff. Discussed speaking to constituents regarding the Older Americans Act and other issues. Discussed White House Summit on Working Families. (no bill) H.R. 5288/S. 2842 - Discussed the National Care Corps Act of 2014 and the Caregivers Corps Act of 2014. Discussed White House Conference on Aging. (no bill) Discussed Alzheimers and Family Caregivers and shared a information about the topics. (no bill) S. 2866 - Discussed In-Home Caregiver Assessment Resources and Education Care Act to provide feedback and share our support for the bill. H. R. 5024, Responded to inquiry about the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act. Inquired about family caregiving project. (no bill) Discussed military/veteran caregiver caucus and other caregiving issues. (no bill) S. 2866, the In-Home CARE Act - Discussed. Met with OMB on family caregiver programs under ACL. (no bill) H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 - Lobbied to protect OAA programs.H.R.5515, Elder Justice Act Reauthorization - No endorsement given; continued discussions addressing abuse, neglect and protective services. H.R.861, Elder Abuse Victims Act-No endorsement. S. 1019, Elder Protection & Abuse Prevention Act - Discussed no endorsement at this time. S.1940, Recruiting Individuals to Drive Our Elders Act - No endorsement. H.R. 5287, IRS Code Amendment to provide tax credit for household and elder services necessary to seek employment, no endorsement. H.R. 3850, Older Americans Act Reauthorization - Discussed legislation with staff. H. R. 1179, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed legislation with staff.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
S. 2037, Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals (113th Congress). S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect.S. 1028, OAA Amendments of 2013 - Discussed various reauthorization amendments. H.R. 3850, OAA Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Discussed support for passage of a simple bill. S. 1562, OAA Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Discussed urging introduction and passage of a simple bill. H.R. 4122, OAA Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Discussed urging introduction and passage of a simple bill. Discussed with ACL and AOA officials in a briefings on elder abuse, guardianship, OAA data collection and Presidential Budget proposals. H.R.2883/S. 1542 (112th Congress), Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids. S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S.2077/H.R. 866, Elder Abuse Prevention Act (112th Congress) - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues of 2011. S. 2037, Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 - Discussed legislation. S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act - Supported legislation (112th Congress). H.R. 4945, Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2014 - Discussed legislation. Discussed elder abuse issues, ARDC's and the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. S.3358, Responding to urgent needs of survivors of the Holocaust Act - Discussed the improvement of services under OAA. Discussed legislation on Guardianship and Elder Abuse Prevention. (no bill) S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for Older Americans Act programs. S. 1028, OAA Reauthorization - Advocated adoption of a simple OAA reauthorization bill. Discussed House OAA Reauthorization by advocating adoption of simple OAA reauthorization bill. (no bill) S. 975, Court Appointed Guardian Accountability Act - Discussed necessary changes to bill. Discussed Seniors Fraud Protection Act (H.R. 1953/S. 1358) and Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act (S. 1019) and health care scams. Discussed support of compromise Senate OAA requthorization bill by HELP Committee Leadership. (no bill) Discussed support of S. 1358, Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2013. S. 1562, HELP Compromise OAA Reauthorization Bill- AARP supports bipartisan bill. AARP promotes similar simple OAA Reauthorization in House. (no bill) Discussed OAA Reauthorization proposals with AOA officials. Labor, HHS Appropriations bill, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for Older Americans Act programs. Discussed Older Americans Act program data collection with the Administration for Community Living. Discussed OAA data collection comment letter submission, Elder Justice Act Reauthorization, and OAA Reauthorization (ACL) Discussed possible family caregiving legislation. S. 1562, Senate Older Americans Act reauthorization bill - Discussed moving the bill to the floor for a vote with Senate staff. Discussed speaking to constituents regarding the Older Americans Act and other issues. Discussed White House Summit on Working Families. (no bill) Submitted comment letter on proposed NIDRR Rehabilitation Research & Training Center with a family support priority. Discussed legislation to support family caregivers. (no bill) Discussed care corps/caregiving corps. ( no bill) Discussed hearing on the sandwich generation. (no bill) Discussed elder abuse and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day reception. (no bill)
Discussed implementation of Tort reform provisions of Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 111-148), including various demonstration proposals. Discussed other possible revisions to Tort system that would preserve patient protections and have goal of reducing medical error. (no bill)
Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148)S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services (112th). Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill) Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill) Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill) Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill) Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio. Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill) Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B.(no bill) Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes. (no bill) Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. (no bill) H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Discussed the legislation as it pertained to SGR. Discussed Medicare Reform. (no bill) H.R. 2305/S. 1123, PRIME ACT (Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare Expenditures) - Discussed support for bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S. 740, Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed the Medicare Drug Savings Act to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income befeficiaries. (no bill) Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) H.R. 1717 - Discussed Medicare DMEPOS Market Pricing Program Act. Discussed implementation of regulations regarding minimum wage and overtime for home care workers and consumer-directed care. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill) H. R. 1588/S.740 - Discussed the Medicare Drug Savings Act to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. H.R.3830/S.1900 - Discussed pending U.S. trade agreement negotiations and trade promotional or "fast track" authority legislation and their potential impact on Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug programs. S. 2461 - Discussed Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) extension and CHIP Extension Act of 2014. Discussed Part D Payment for Drugs for Beneficiaries Enrolled in Hospice - Final 2014 CMS Guidance.Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Affordability. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Shortages. (no bill) H.R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. H.R. 2576 - Discussion to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs. Discussed opposition to caps on dual eligibles; discussed managed care and dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed with CMS demonstration programs for dual eligibles and process related to the demonstrations, as well as other work of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, discussed consumer choice and continuity of care in Medicaid managed long-term services and supports programs, discussed focus groups on dual eligibles. 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 health disparities. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare/Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations; and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) S. 3586, Recruiting Individuals to Drive Elders (RIDE) Act - Discussed Medicaid non-emergency transportation bill (112th). Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) Discussed extension of funding originally provided under the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (P.L. 110-275) to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRICs), and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for Medicare outreach and enrollment counseling. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of cuts to beneficiaries in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of an increase in the age of eligibility in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the patch to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed concerns of block granting Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed the Kansas managed long-term services and supports waiver proposals and related implementation issues. (no bill). H.R.928/S.408, the Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed requirement for drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed Health Disparities. (no bill) Discussed medicare demonstration project replacing standard medicare cards with Smart Card technology. (no bill) H.R. 574 - The Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013. H.R. 1173 - Discussed Personalize Your Care Act. Discussed Medicaid expansion and estate recovery. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid and asset transfers. (no bill) Discussed the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 and provided feedback on the draft bill. (no bill number at the time, but later bill number was H.R. 4944/S. 2553) S. 2491, Discussed Medicare Protection Act. Submitted comment letter on FYIS Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility payment rule. (no bill) Discussed concern about CMS guidance on prescription drugs for medicare beneficiaries receiving hospice and coordination between hospice providers and medicare Part D sponsors. (no bill)H.R. 1179/S.569, Improving Access to Medicare Act - Discussed support of Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act and urged cosponsorship and advancement of the bill. Discussed comments regarding Medicare and You handbook. (no bill) Discussed CMS information regarding healthcare marketplaces. H.R. 2305/S.1123, Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures Act. Bill reduces waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Discussed Competitive bidding of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. (no bill) Discussed repeal of Affordable Care Act provision making prescriptions necessary for over-the-counter drugs purchased with flexible spending accounts. (no bill) Discussed Medicare supplemental coverage. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug cost. (no bill) Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Recruiting Individuals to Drive Our Elders Act (RIDE) would increase state flexibility by giving states the option to receive federal assistance to reimburse their volunteer drivers for no-load miles. (no bill) Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.(no bill) Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiares. (no bill) Discussed pending U.S. trade agreement negotiations, including trade promotional or 'fast track' authority, and their potential impact on Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug programs. (no bill) Discussed fraud, Medicare home healthcare, ways to find savings in Medicare without harming Medicare beneficiaries (care coordination, prescription drugs, waste, fraud and abuse). Discussed You've Earned A Say, ways to find savings in medicare without harming medicare beneficiaries (care coordination, prescription drugs, waste, fraud and abuse). PL.111-148 - Discussed implementation of provision to require reporting of nursing home staffing data based on payroll data.Discussed Medicare Advantage. (no bill) Discussed H.R. 3616, Protecting Seniors from Healthcare Fraud Act. Discussed observation care and "two-midnight rule". (no bill) H.R. 1070, the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed and sent letter of endorsement to bill. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S.740, Medicaid Drug Savings Act - Discussed the requirement for drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed pending U.S. Trade agreement negotiations, including trade promotional or "fast track" authority, and their potential impact on Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug programs. (no bill) H.R. 2810/S.1871/H.R. 4015/S.2110 - Discussed SGR repeal and health care extender provisions, including the Qualified Individual low-income Medicare beneficiary assistance program. H.R. 4418, The Expanding Availability of Medicare Data Act - Sent letter of endorsement. Discussed Medicare data and billing transparency. (no bill) Discussed socio-economic risk adjustment. (no bill) Discussed nursing home staffing data in meeting with CMS. (no bill) Discussed advanced care planning, Welcome to Medicare visit, and Medicare wellness visits. Discussed language access in managed long-term services and supports in meeting with the HHS Office for Civil Rights. S. 2240, Discussed Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act. S. 1439, Discussed support for Care Planning Act. Discussed LTSS Scorecard and reserving a room/logistics for Hill briefing on the LTSS Scorecard. (no bill). Discussed managed LTSS and language access. (no bill) H.R. 3024, Discussed the Medicare Common Access Card Act. H.R. 9673, Discussed the Bundling and Coordinating Post Acute Care (BACPAC) Act and shared views on post-acute care return. Discussed Medicare expansion. (no bill) H.R. 1179/S. 569, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Submitted written statement for the record for the current hospital ---in the Medicare program hearings. Shared draft witness questions with some subcommittee members and committee staff. Discussed Medicaid Labs Spousal Impoverishment provisions (PL. 111-198). S. 2361, Discussed Stop Schemes and cons against Medicare and seniors. Invited Hill staff to attend the LTSS Scorecard briefing. (no bill) Participated in a roundtable discussion on long-term services and supports. (no bill) Discussed Welcome to Medicare Visit and advance care planning. (no bill) Discussed transparency in healthcare. (no bill) Discussed New York State Community first choice option and workforce issues. (no bill)
Discussed increasing senior representation in CDC studies and supported public participation in samples.Lobbied against inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid legislation affecting benefit levels or service delivery in any 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 and, Low Income Home Energy Assistance. Discussed Social Security Administration's Representative Payee program's current and future challenges. (no bill) Discussed implementation of Windsor decision at the Social Security Administration with Congressional staff. H.R. 3695 - To provide a temporary extension of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 and amendments made by that Act, as previously extended and amended and with certain additional modifications and exceptions, to suspend permanent price support authorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 2642 - Oppose farm bill that authorizes only farm programs for five years and severs nutrition programs. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 - Support Senate Authorization of Farm Bill despite concerns about SNAP cuts. H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013 - Oppose House Nutrition only bill to reauthorize USDA nutrition programs for only three years with cuts and apart from the Farm Bill. Discussed events related to the government shut down.
H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act of 2014 - Reauthorize Farm program and discussed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Reauthorization Draft and provisions affecting federal nutrition programs.H.R. 6083 (112th Congress), Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act - Discussed reauthorization of the Farm Bill. H.R. 6518, State Nutrition Assistance Flexibility Act of 2012 - Discussed federal nutrition block grant to states. H.R. 6567- Replaces H.R.6518 as core nutrition block grant legislation. H. Res. 760 - Opposes cuts in SNAP. Discussed the Older Americans Act, SNAP, and LIHEAP. Reintroduction of House and Senate Agriculture Committees bills to reauthorize the "Farm Bill". (no bill) H.R. 1947/S. 954, Farm Bill - Advocated opposition to amendments to cut SNAP funds. H.R. 4800/S. 2389, Agriculture Rural Development, FDA Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for low income and senior nutrition programs. Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect needs based energy and nutrition assistance. (no bill) H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act - Lobbied against cuts to SNAP. H.R. 2642/S. 3240, the Agricultural Act of 2014 - Reauthorize Farm program and discussed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Reauthorization statement in support of the Farm Bill conference agreement. S. 1311, Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals of 2013 - Lobbied in support of legislation to eliminate five month waiting period for disability benefits for terminally ill individuals.
Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill)Discussed legislative intent with respect to biologic drugs and the exclusivity period; and discussed importance of potential savings to the health care system generally. (no bill) Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill) Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill) Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs. Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs. S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries. H. R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act of 2011- Lobbied for this legislation preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug companies. S. 1886/H.R. 3468 of 2011- Discussed counterfeit drug penalty enhancement. Discussed prescription drug safety, drug shortage, and medical device safety, and related user fee legislation. S. 2193 of 2012, the Ensuring Safe Medical Devices for Patients Act - Discussed legislation to include devices in the post-market risk identification and analysis system for prescription drugs and to expedite the implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices. Discussed draft legislation to address the issue of whether generic drug manufacturers have a duty to include new warnings about potentially serious side effects on their labels as they become known by giving generic drug makers the same ability to update their labeling as manufacturers of brand name drugs. (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration safety and Innovation Act - FDA user fee agreement legislation focusing on the review process for prescription drugs and medical devices, prescription drug safety, drug shortages, medical device safety and access to generic drugs. S.3212, Cody Miller Initiative for Safer Prescriptions Act - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations regarding the authorship, content, format, and dissemination of Patient Medication information. Discussed pay-for-delay agreements as tactic by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market, and the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act that would address the underlying issue of "parked exclusivities" in the Hatch-Waxman Act (S.1882). Discussed the issue of biosimilar drug naming and how biosimilars should use a common International Non-proprietary name as reference originator biologic products. (no bill) S. 504, the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act/S.214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill) H.R. 4800/S. 2389, Agriculture Appropriations bill, 2015 - Lobbied to protect and enhance funding levels for FDA to enable it to effectively manage it's food safety and medical product programs.Discussed Unique Device Identification (UDI) issues including proposed rules and implementation. (no bill) Discussed oversight of laboratory genetic testing. (no bill) Discussed AARP's concerns with prescription drug costs. (no bill) S.117, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act - Discussed bill that allows medicare to negotiate medicare prescription drug prices with drug companies. S.504/S.214, The Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act/Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill) Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) S. 504, the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act/S. 214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period ofr biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Food and Drug Administration proposed rule to enable generic drug makers to independently update their drug labeling. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill) S. 1720/S.2049/S.866, - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions. Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market (the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act (S. 504) and (the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act) (S.214). Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Food and Drug Administration proposed rule to enable generic drug makers to independently update their drug labeling. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill) S. 1720/S. 2049/S.866 - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions. Discussed other prescription drug issues and potential legislation on drug importation and "least costly alternative" payment for Part B durgs. 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S.452, Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act - Discussed bill with Senate. Discussed draft language on senior mental health with Senate HELP Committee staff. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Reform (no bill) Discussed Age Rating in the ACA and rate shock. (no bill)Labor, HHS Appropriations bill, 2015-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) H.R. 1099, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund, 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 (112th Congress), Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act of 2011. 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) Discussed S.1119, Positive Aging Act of 2013. H.R. 2641, Farm Program bill-Discussed the severed nutrition programs from Farm Bill. S. 562, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed the bill for eventual endorsement. Discussed Care Corps. (no bill) Discussed need to suport family caregivers and long-term services and supports. (no bill) Discussed repeal of medical device tax. (no bill) Discussed proposed regulation relating to Medicaid expansion coverage and minimum essential coverage. (no bill) Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) H.R.3850/S. 1562, Discussed Older Americans Act reauthorization legislation.Discussed FTC participation in state scope of practice issues. Also sent follow-up items for their review. (no bill) Discussed Social Security programs. (no bill) Lobbied against cuts to the health care prevention fund. (no bill) Discussed deficit reduction issues dealing with Medicare and Medicaid including concerns over increasing Medicare's age of eligibility, chained CPI, 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). Discussed Medicaid including concerns over cuts to Medicaid flexibility and Medicaid structural reforms to. (no bill) Discussed implementation of the Affordable Care Act, its provisions and H.R. 95 to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S. Con. Res. 8/ H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.R. 1549, Helping Sick Americans Now Act - Discussed cuts to the health care prevention fund. The Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2015 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. (no bill) Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including questions related to the use of premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. (no bill) H.R. 1263, Excellence in Mental Health Act - Discussed the bill for eventual endorsement. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services. Discussed perspectives on proposed ideas for legislation to address health disparities with HHS and CMS officials. Discussed H.R. 3717, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed National Alzheimer's Project Act 111-375. Discussed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. (no bill) Discussed family caregiving, doctors and health professionals engaging family caregivers of older adults with multiple chronic conditions, family caregiver assessment, shared relevant information. (no bill) H.R. 2835/S. 1647, Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2013 - Urged co-sponsorship of these bills. Submitted statement for the record to the Advisory Counsel on Alzheimer's Disease, Research, Care & Services for their April meeting. Discussed hospital readmissions. 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Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed the age rating provisions in the law.Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. (no bill) Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans. (no bill) H. R. 1213 (112th Congress, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. 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. (no bill) Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (no bill) Discussed Consumer protection and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Discussed the implementation of insurance exchages in the ACA. (no bill) H.R. 544, Liberty bill - Discussed AARP's opposition to the bill. Discussed recently published FAQs on out of pocket health insurance limits with DOL. (no bill) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, 2015 - Lobbied to protect funding for state high risk pool and insurance exchanges.(no bill) Discussed and provided feedback on draft legislation to provide for the opportunity for third party notification, re: certain types of insurance. (no bill)
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill)Discussed legislative intent with respect to biologic drugs and the exclusivity period; and discussed importance of potential savings to the health care system generally. (no bill) Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill) Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill) Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs. Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs. S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries. H. R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act of 2011- Lobbied for this legislation preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug companies. S. 1886/H.R. 3468 of 2011- Discussed counterfeit drug penalty enhancement. Discussed prescription drug safety, drug shortage, and medical device safety, and related user fee legislation. S. 2193 of 2012, the Ensuring Safe Medical Devices for Patients Act - Discussed legislation to include devices in the post-market risk identification and analysis system for prescription drugs and to expedite the implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices. Discussed draft legislation to address the issue of whether generic drug manufacturers have a duty to include new warnings about potentially serious side effects on their labels as they become known by giving generic drug makers the same ability to update their labeling as manufacturers of brand name drugs. (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration safety and Innovation Act - FDA user fee agreement legislation focusing on the review process for prescription drugs and medical devices, prescription drug safety, drug shortages, medical device safety and access to generic drugs. S.3212, Cody Miller Initiative for Safer Prescriptions Act - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations regarding the authorship, content, format, and dissemination of Patient Medication information. Discussed pay-for-delay agreements as tactic by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market, and the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act that would address the underlying issue of "parked exclusivities" in the Hatch-Waxman Act (S.1882). Discussed the issue of biosimilar drug naming and how biosimilars should use a common International Non-proprietary name as reference originator biologic products. (no bill) S. 504, the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act/S.214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill)Discussed Unique Device Identification (UDI) issues including proposed rules and implementation. (no bill) Discussed oversight of laboratory genetic testing. (no bill) Discussed AARP's concerns with prescription drug costs. (no bill) S.117, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act - Discussed bill that allows medicare to negotiate medicare prescription drug prices with drug companies. S.504/S.214, The Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act/Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill) Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) S. 504, the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act/S. 214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period ofr biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Food and Drug Administration proposed rule to enable generic drug makers to independently update their drug labeling. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill) S. 1720/S.2049/S.866, - Discussed patent reform legislation and related provisions
S.452, Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act - Discussed bill with Senate. Discussed draft language on senior mental health with Senate HELP Committee staff. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Reform (no bill) Discussed Age Rating in the ACA and rate shock. (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) H.R. 1099, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund, 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 (112th Congress), Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act of 2011. 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) Discussed S.1119, Positive Aging Act of 2013. H.R. 2641, Farm Program bill-Discussed the severed nutrition programs from Farm Bill. S. 562, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed the bill for eventual endorsement. Discussed Care Corps. (no bill) Discussed need to suport family caregivers and long-term services and supports. (no bill) Discussed repeal of medical device tax. (no bill) Discussed proposed regulation relating to Medicaid expansion coverage and minimum essential coverage. (no bill)Discussed FTC participation in state scope of practice issues. Also sent follow-up items for their review. (no bill) Discussed Social Security programs. (no bill) Lobbied against cuts to the health care prevention fund. (no bill) Discussed deficit reduction issues dealing with Medicare and Medicaid including concerns over increasing Medicare's age of eligibility, chained CPI, 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). Discussed Medicaid including concerns over cuts to Medicaid flexibility and Medicaid structural reforms to. (no bill) Discussed implementation of the Affordable Care Act, its provisions and H.R. 95 to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8/ H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.R. 1549, Helping Sick Americans Now Act - Discussed cuts to the health care prevention fund. S. 1284, The Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including questions related to the use of premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. (no bill) H.R. 1263, Excellence in Mental Health Act - Discussed the bill for eventual endorsement. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services. Discussed perspectives on proposed ideas for legislation to address health disparities with HHS and CMS officials. H.R 3547/H.J.R. 59/H.R. 2775/H.J.R. 106, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. Discussed H.R. 3717, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services. Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed National Alzheimer's Project Act 111-375.
Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148)S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services (112th). Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill) Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill) Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill) Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill) Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio. Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill) Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B.(no bill) Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes. (no bill) Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. (no bill) H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Discussed the legislation as it pertained to SGR. Discussed Medicaid long-term services and supports. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Reform. (no bill) H.R. 2305/S. 1123, PRIME ACT (Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare Expenditures) - Discussed support for bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S. 740, Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed the Medicare Drug Savings Act to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income befeficiaries. (no bill) Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) Discussed measures for re-balancing in medicaid managed LTSS waivers and dual demonstration programs in sign on letter to CMS. (no bill) H.R. 1717 - Discussed Medicare DMEPOS Market Pricing Program Act. H.R. 3531 - Discussed Creating Access to Rehabilitation for Every Senior (CARES) Act. Discussed implementation of regulations regarding minimum wage and overtime for home care workers and consumer-directed care.Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Affordability. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Shortages. (no bill) H.R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. H.R. 2576 - Discussion to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs. Discussed opposition to caps on dual eligibles; discussed managed care and dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed with CMS demonstration programs for dual eligibles and process related to the demonstrations, as well as other work of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, discussed consumer choice and continuity of care in Medicaid managed long-term services and supports programs, discussed focus groups on dual eligibles. Discussed Medicaid managed care and long-term services and supports broadly. 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 health disparities. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare/Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations; and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed the AARP Initiative called "You've Earned a Say". (no bill) S. 3586, Recruiting Individuals to Drive Elders (RIDE) Act - Discussed Medicaid non-emergency transportation bill (112th). Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) Discussed extension of funding originally provided under the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (P.L. 110-275) to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRICs), and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for Medicare outreach and enrollment counseling. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of cuts to beneficiaries in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of an increase in the age of eligibility in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the patch to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed concerns of block granting Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed the Kansas managed long-term services and supports waiver proposals and related implementation issues. (no bill). H.R.928/S.408, the Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed requirement for drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed Health Disparities. (no bill) Discussed medicare demonstration project replacing standard medicare cards with Smart Card technology. (no bill) H.R. 574 - The Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013. H.R. 1173 - Discussed Personalize Your Care Act. Discussed observation issues. (no bill) Discussed rebalancing measures in Medicaid managed LTSS in 1115 waivers and duals demonstration programs. (no bill) Discussed proposed regulation relating to Medicaid expansion coverage and minimum essential coverage. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid expansion and estate recovery. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid and asset transfers. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation regarding Dual Eligible Special Need Plans (D-SNP) - Strengthing Healthcare Options for Vulnerable Populations Act. (no bill) Discussed post-acute care reform. (no bill)H.R. 1179/S.569, Improving Access to Medicare Act - Discussed support of Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act and urged cosponsorship and advancement of the bill. Participated on press call on the bill. Discussed comments regarding Medicare and You handbook. (no bill) Discussed CMS information regarding healthcare marketplaces. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 2305/S.1123, Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures Act. Bill reduces waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Discussed Competitive bidding of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. (no bill) Discussed repeal of Affordable Care Act provision making prescriptions necessary for over-the-counter drugs purchased with flexible spending accounts. (no bill) Discussed Medicare supplemental coverage. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug cost. (no bill) Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Recruiting Individuals to Drive Our Elders Act (RIDE) would increase state flexibility by giving states the option to receive federal assistance to reimburse their volunteer drivers for no-load miles. (no bill) H.R. 3547/H.J.R. 59/H.R. 2775/H.J.R. 106, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiares. (no bill) Discussed pending U.S. trade agreement negotiations, including trade promotional or 'fast track' authority, and their potential impact on Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug programs. (no bill) H.R. 2810/S. 1871 - Discussed SGR repeal and health care extender provisions, including the Qualified Individual low-income Medicare beneficiary assistance program. Discussed fraud, Medicare home healthcare, ways to find savings in Medicare without harming Medicare beneficiaries (care coordination, prescription drugs, waste, fraud and abuse). Discussed you've earned a say, ways to find savings in medicare without harming medicare beneficiaries (care coordination, prescriotion drugs, waste, fraud and abuse). Discussed implementation of provision to require reporting of nursing home staffing data based on payroll data. (no bill) S. 1932/H.R. 3890 - Discussed logistics and attended event to introduce the Better Care, Lower Cost Act. Discussed non-residential settings and Medicaid home and community-based setting final regulation. (no bill) Discussed person-centered planning and family caregiver assessment in Medicaid HCBS state plan option final rule. Submitted comment letter on distaster preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid providers. (no bill) Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration and Balancing Incentive Payments Program. (no bill)Discussed Medicare Advantage. H.R. 3616, Protecting Seniors from Medicare Act- Sent letters endorsing bill. H.R. 2810, The SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Improvement Act - Sent letters endorsing bill. Discussed observation care and "two-midnight rule". H.R. 1070, the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act - Discussed and sent letter of endorsement to bill. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs and related agency proposed rule changes. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S.740, Medicaid Drug Savings Act - Discussed the requirement for drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed pending U.S. Trade agreement negotiations, including trade promotional or "fast track" authority, and their potential impact on Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug programs. (no bill) H.R. 2810/S.1871/H.R. 4015/S.2110 - Discussed SGR repeal and health care extender provisions, including the Qualified Individual low-income Medicare beneficiary assistance program.
H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial, employment and health care-related regulation.H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.R. 2787/S. 1329, The Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs within jurisdiction of subcommittee. H.R. 2786/S.1371, The Financial Services and General Government Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs and implementation of ACA health insurance exchanges. H.R. 2410/S. 1244 - Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding for nutrition and FDA drug processing. S. 1284, The Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. H.R. 2610/S. 1243, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for senior housing and transportation programs, and related community development aid. Discussed the impact of Deficit reduction proposals and sequestration on Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and on vital health, social, housing and transportation programs. (no bill) Discussed S. 1351, the INFORM Act. Discussed H.J.Res. 59/H.R. 2775, Continuing Appropriations Resolutions, 2014. Sent letter to Congress to urge that the House and Senate take steps to avoid default on our national debt and avoid risking benefits for current Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Sent letter to President Obama to urge that he take steps with Congress to avoid default on our national debt and avoid risking benefits for current Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Sent letter to Budget Conference Committee chairs urging they reject harmful cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits for the purpose of achieving deficit reduction or as a tradeoff for scheduled sequestration cuts or other government spending. (no bill) Lobbied to prevent the inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid cuts for the purpose of achieving deficit reduction, a budget agreement, or as a tradeoff for scheduled sequestration cuts or other government spending. Met with Administration officials regarding Social Security and the FY 2015 budget. H.R. 3547/H.J.R. 59/H.R. 2775/H.J.R. 106, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and healthcare-related regulation. Discussed Presidents Budget. Discussed ACL FY 2015 budget.
Discussed implementation of Tort reform provisions of Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 111-148), including various demonstration proposals. Discussed other possible revisions to Tort system that would preserve patient protections and have goal of reducing medical error. (no bill)
S. 2037, Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals (113th Congress). S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect.S. 1028, OAA Amendments of 2013 - Discussed various reauthorization amendments. H.R. 3850, OAA Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Discussed urging introduction and passage of a simple bill. S. 1562, OAA Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Discussed urging introduction and passage of a simple bill. H.R. 4122, OAA Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Discussed urging introduction and passage of a simple bill. Discussed with ACL and AOA officials in a briefings on elder abuse, guardianship, OAA data collection and Presidential Budget proposals. H.R.2883/S. 1542 (112th Congress), Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids. S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S.2077/H.R. 866, Elder Abuse Prevention Act (112th Congress) - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues of 2011. S. 2037, Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 - Discussed legislation. S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act - Supported legislation (112th Congress). S. 1982, Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation. Discussed elder abuse issues, ARDC's and the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. S.3358, Responding to urgent needs of survivors of the Holocaust Act - Discussed the improvement of services under OAA. Discussed legislation on Guardianship and Elder Abuse Prevention. (no bill) S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for Older Americans Act programs. S. 1028, OAA Reauthorization - Advocated adoption of a simple OAA reauthorization bill. Discussed House OAA Reauthorization by advocating adoption of simple OAA reauthorization bill. (no bill) S. 975, Court Appointed Guardian Accountability Act - Discussed necessary changes to bill. Discussed Seniors Fraud Protection Act (H.R. 1953/S. 1358) and Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act (S. 1019) and health care scams. Discussed support of compromise Senate OAA requthorization bill by HELP Committee Leadership. (no bill) Discussed support of S. 1358, Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2013. S. 1562, HELP Compromise OAA Reauthorization Bill- AARP supports bipartisan bill. AARP promotes similar simple OAA Reauthorization in House. (no bill) Discussed OAA Reauthorization proposals with AOA officials. H.R. 3547/H.J.R. 59/H.R. 2775/H.J.R. 106, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for Older Americans Act programs. Discussed Older Americans Act program data collection with the Administration for Community Living. Discussed OAA data collection comment letter submission, Elder Justice Act Reauthorization, and OAA Reauthorization (ACL) Discussed family caregiving broadly and in relation to the VA; shared AARP family caregiving research. (no bill) Discussed evaluation of community evidence-based programs and caregiver studies (ACL).
H.J. Resolution 59/H.R. 2775/S. 1284 - Discussed poverty and hunger issues.Discussed increasing senior representation in CDC studies and supported public participation in samples. Lobbied against inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid legislation affecting benefit levels or service delivery in any 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 Social Security Administration's Representative Payee program's current and future challenges. (no bill) H.R. 3547/H.J.R.59/H.R. 2775/H.J.R. 106, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. Discussed implementation of Windsor decision at the Social Security Administration with Congressional staff. H.R. 3695 - To provide a temporary extension of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 and amendments made by that Act, as previously extended and amended and with certain additional modifications and exceptions, to suspend permanent price support authorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 2642 - Oppose farm bill that authorizes only farm programs for five years and severs nutrition programs. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 - Support Senate Authorization of Farm Bill despite concerns about SNAP cuts. H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013 - Oppose House Nutrition only bill to reauthorize USDA nutrition programs for only three years with cuts and apart from the Farm Bill. Discussed events related to the government shut down.
Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed the age rating provisions in the law.Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. (no bill) Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans. (no bill) H. R. 1213 (112th Congress, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. 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. (no bill) Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (no bill) Discussed Consumer protection and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Discussed the implementation of insurance exchages in the ACA. (no bill) H.R. 544, Liberty bill - Discussed AARP's opposition to the bill. Discussed recently published FAQs on out of pocket health insurance limits with DOL. (no bill) H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 2786/S.1371, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding for state high risk pool and insurance exchanges. H.R. 3547/H.J.R. 59/H.R. 2775/H.J.R. 106, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.
Filing 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 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), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed the age rating provisions in the law.Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. (no bill) Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans. (no bill) H. R. 1213 (112th Congress, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. 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. (no bill) Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (no bill) Discussed Consumer protection and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Discussed the implementation of insurance exchages in the ACA. (no bill) H.R. 544, Liberty bill - Discussed AARP's opposition to the bill. Discussed recently published FAQs on out of pocket health insurance limits with DOL. (no bill) H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 2786/S.1371, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding for state high risk pool and insurance exchanges. H.J.R. 59/H.R. 2775, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.
S. 1592 (112th Congress), Agricultural Credit Expansion Act - Restoration of 4.5 billion dollar SNAP cuts in Senate Farm Bill. S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 - Reauthorize Farm program and discussed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Reauthorization Draft and provisions affecting federal nutrition programs.H.R. 6083 (112th Congress), Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act - Discussed reauthorization of the Farm Bill. H.R. 6518, State Nutrition Assistance Flexibility Act of 2012 - Discussed federal nutrition block grant to states. H.R. 6567- Replaces H.R.6518 as core nutrition block grant legislation. H. Res. 760 - Opposes cuts in SNAP. Discussed the Older Americans Act, SNAP, and LIHEAP. Reintroduction of House and Senate Agriculture Committees bills to reauthorize the "Farm Bill". (no bill) H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 1947/S. 954, Farm Bill - Advocated opposition to amendments to cut SNAP funds. H.R. 2410/S. 1244, Agriculture Rural Development, FDA Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for low income and senior nutrition programs. S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect needs based energy and nutrition assistance. H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act - Lobbied against cuts to SNAP. H.J.R. 59/H.R. 2775, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. Lobbied against SNAP cuts in the Farm Bill conference report.
Discussed implementation of Tort reform provisions of Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 111-148), including various demonstration proposals. Discussed other possible revisions to Tort system that would preserve patient protections and have goal of reducing medical error. (no bill)
Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148)S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services (112th). Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill) Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill) Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill) Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill) Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio. Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill) Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B.(no bill) Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes. (no bill) Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. (no bill) H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Discussed the legislation as it pertained to SGR. Discussed family caregiving, long-term care, Older Americans Act, private LTC insurance. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid long-term services and supports. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Reform. (no bill) H.R. 2305/S. 1123, PRIME ACT (Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare Expenditures) - Discussed support for bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S. 740, Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed the Medicare Drug Savings Act to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income befeficiaries. (no bill) Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) S. 1439 - Discussed and endorsed the Care Planning Act of 2013. Discussed status of regulations regarding disclosure of nursing home ownership. (no bill) Discussed regulations defining whether a home and community-based setting in medicaid and state data on ome and community-based services spending. (no bill) Discussed family caregiver assessment in proposed regulations and shared a report on the topics. (no bill) Discussed measures for re-balancing in medicaid managed LTSS waivers and dual demonstration programs in sign on letter to CMS. (no bill) H.R. 1717 - Discussed Medicare DMEPOS Market Pricing Program Act. H.R. 3531 - Discussed Creating Access to Rehabilitation for Every Senior (CARES) Act.Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Affordability. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Shortages. (no bill) H.R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. H.R. 2576 - Discussion to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs. Discussed opposition to caps on dual eligibles; discussed managed care and dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed with CMS demonstration programs for dual eligibles and process related to the demonstrations, as well as other work of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, discussed consumer choice and continuity of care in Medicaid managed long-term services and supports programs, discussed focus groups on dual eligibles. Discussed Medicaid managed care and long-term services and supports broadly. 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 health disparities. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare/Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations; and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed the AARP Initiative called "You've Earned a Say". (no bill) S. 3586, Recruiting Individuals to Drive Elders (RIDE) Act - Discussed Medicaid non-emergency transportation bill (112th). Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) Discussed extension of funding originally provided under the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (P.L. 110-275) to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRICs), and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for Medicare outreach and enrollment counseling. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of cuts to beneficiaries in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of an increase in the age of eligibility in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the patch to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed concerns of block granting Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed the Kansas and Florida managed long-term services and supports waiver proposals and related implementation issues. (no bill). H.R.928/S.408, the Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed requirement for drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed Health Disparities. (no bill) Discussed medicare demonstration project replacing standard medicare cards with Smart Card technology. (no bill) H.R. 574 - The Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013.H.R. 1179/S.569, Improving Access to Medicare Act - Discussed support of Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act and urged cosponsorship and advancement of the bill. Discussed comments regarding Medicare and You handbook. (no bill) Discussed CMS information regarding healthcare marketplaces. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 2305/S.1123, Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures Act. Bill reduces waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Discussed Competitive bidding of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. (no bill) Discussed repeal of Affordable Care Act provision making prescriptions necessary for over-the-counter drugs purchased with flexible spending accounts. (no bill) Discussed Medicare supplemental coverage. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug cost. (no bill) Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Recruiting Individuals to Drive Our Elders Act (RIDE) would increase state flexibility by giving states the option to receive federal assistance to reimburse their volunteer drivers for no-load miles. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Adult Day Services Act. (no bill) Discussed the Commission on Long-Term Care and Senate Aging Committee hearing and long-term care generally. H.J.R. 59/H.R. 2775, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiares. (no bill) Discussed pending U.S. trade agreement negotiations, including trade promotional or 'fast track' authority, and their potential impact on Medicare and Medicaid prescription drug programs. (no bill) H.R. 2810/S. 1871 - Discussed SGR repeal and health care extender provisions, including the Qualified Individual low-income Medicare beneficiary assistance program. Discussed fraud, Medicare home healthcare, ways to find savings in Medicare without harming Medicare beneficiaries (care coordination, prescription drugs, waste, fraud and abuse). Discussed new report on observation services that included policy recommendations. Discussed you've earned a say, ways to find savings in medicare without harming medicare beneficiaries (care coordination, prescriotion drugs, waste, fraud and abuse).Discussed and shared invitation for a Hill briefing on innovation and progress in long-term services and supports. (no bill) Submitted and shared written testimony for the record for the Senate Aging Committee hearing on the future of Long-Term Care Policy and Continuing the Conversation. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Advantage. H.R. 3616, Protecting Seniors from Medicare Act- Sent letters endorsing bill. H.R. 2810, The SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Improvement Act - Sent letters endorsing bill. Discussed observation care and "two-midnight rule".
Discussed poverty and hunger issues. (no bill) Discussed SNAP. (no bill)Discussed increasing senior representation in CDC studies and supported public participation in samples. Lobbied against inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid legislation affecting benefit levels or service delivery in any 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 Social Security Administration's Representative Payee program's current and future challenges. (no bill) H.J.R.59/H.R. 2775, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. Discussed implementation of Windsor decision at the Social Security Administration with Congressional staff. H.R. 3695 - To provide a temporary extension of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 and amendments made by that Act, as previously extended and amended and with certain additional modifications and exceptions, to suspend permanent price support authorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 2642 - Oppose farm bill that authorizes only farm programs for five years and severs nutrition programs. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 - Support Senate Authorization of Farm Bill despite concerns about SNAP cuts. H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013 - Oppose House Nutrition only bill to reauthorize USDA nutrition programs for only three years with cuts and apart from the Farm Bill. Discussed events related to the government shut down.
Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill)Discussed legislative intent with respect to biologic drugs and the exclusivity period; and discussed importance of potential savings to the health care system generally. (no bill) Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill) Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill) Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs. Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs. S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries. H. R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act of 2011- Lobbied for this legislation preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug companies. S. 1886/H.R. 3468 of 2011- Discussed counterfeit drug penalty enhancement. Discussed prescription drug safety, drug shortage, and medical device safety, and related user fee legislation. S. 2193 of 2012, the Ensuring Safe Medical Devices for Patients Act - Discussed legislation to include devices in the post-market risk identification and analysis system for prescription drugs and to expedite the implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices. Discussed draft legislation to address the issue of whether generic drug manufacturers have a duty to include new warnings about potentially serious side effects on their labels as they become known by giving generic drug makers the same ability to update their labeling as manufacturers of brand name drugs. (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration safety and Innovation Act - FDA user fee agreement legislation focusing on the review process for prescription drugs and medical devices, prescription drug safety, drug shortages, medical device safety and access to generic drugs. S.3212, Cody Miller Initiative for Safer Prescriptions Act - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations regarding the authorship, content, format, and dissemination of Patient Medication information. Discussed pay-for-delay agreements as tactic by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market, and the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act that would address the underlying issue of "parked exclusivities" in the Hatch-Waxman Act (S.1882). Discussed the issue of biosimilar drug naming and how biosimilars should use a common International Non-proprietary name as reference originator biologic products. (no bill) S. 504, the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act/S.214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill)Discussed Unique Device Identification (UDI) issues including proposed rules and implementation. (no bill) Discussed oversight of laboratory genetic testing. (no bill) Discussed AARP's concerns with prescription drug costs. (no bill) S.117, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act - Discussed bill that allows medicare to negotiate medicare prescription drug prices with drug companies. S.504/S.214, The Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act/Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill) Discussed biologic drug issues including implementation of the new approval pathway for biosimilar drugs. (no bill)
S. 2037, Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals (113th Congress). S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect.H.R.2883/S. 1542 (112th Congress), Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids. S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S.2077/H.R. 866, Elder Abuse Prevention Act (112th Congress) - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues of 2011. S. 2037, Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 - Discussed legislation. S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act - Supported legislation (112th Congress). S. 1982, Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation. Discussed elder abuse issues, ARDC's and the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. S.3358, Responding to urgent needs of survivors of the Holocaust Act - Discussed the improvement of services under OAA. Discussed legislation on Guardianship and Elder Abuse Prevention. (no bill) S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for Older Americans Act programs. S. 1028, OAA Reauthorization - Advocated adoption of a simple OAA reauthorization bill. Discussed House OAA Reauthorization by advocating adoption of simple OAA reauthorization bill. (no bill) S. 975, Court Appointed Guardian Accountability Act - Discussed necessary changes to bill. Discussed Seniors Fraud Protection Act (H.R. 1953/S. 1358) and Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act (S. 1019) and health care scams. Discussed support of compromise Senate OAA requthorization bill by HELP Committee Leadership. (no bill) Discussed support of S. 1358, Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2013. S. 1562, HELP Compromise OAA Reauthorization Bill- AARP supports bipartisan bill. AARP promotes similar simple OAA Reauthorization in House. (no bill) Discussed OAA Reauthorization proposals with AOA officials. H.J.R. 59/H.R. 2775, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for Older Americans Act programs.
S.452, Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act - Discussed bill with Senate. Discussed draft language on senior mental health with Senate HELP Committee staff. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Reform (no bill) Discussed Age Rating in the ACA and rate shock. (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) H.R. 1099, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund, 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 (112th Congress), Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act of 2011. 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) Discussed support for H.R. 2181, Safe Foods for Seniors Act of 2013. Discussed S.1119, Positive Aging Act of 2013. H.R. 2641, Farm Program bill-Discussed the severed nutrition programs from Farm Bill. S. 562, Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act - Discussed the bill for eventual endorsement. Discussed Care Corps. (no bill) Discussed grandparents raising grandchildren and ACA provision extending coverage to those under age 26. (no bill) Discussed need to suport family caregivers and long-term services and supports. (no bill) Discussed repeal of medical device tax. (no bill) Discussed consumer directed care. (no bill) Discussed policy related to dementia. (no bill) Discussed no wrong door system. (no bill) Discussed data on LTSS and women. (no bill)Discussed FTC participation in state scope of practice issues. Also sent follow-up items for their review. (no bill) Discussed Social Security programs. (no bill) Lobbied against cuts to the health care prevention fund. (no bill) Discussed deficit reduction 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). Discussed Medicaid including concerns over cuts to Medicaid flexibility and Medicaid structural reforms to. (no bill) PL 112-240 of 2012, American Taxpayer Relief Act - Discussed the Commission on Long-Term Care and and service delivery workforce and caregiving, financing and related long-term care issues and data. Discussed implementation of the Affordable Care Act, its provisions and H.R. 95 to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8/ H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.R. 1549, Helping Sick Americans Now Act - Discussed cuts to the health care prevention fund. S. 1284, The Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including questions related to the use of premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. (no bill) H.R. 1263, Excellence in Mental Health Act - Discussed the bill for eventual endorsement. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services. Discussed perspectives on proposed ideas for legislation to address health disparities with HHS and CMS officials. H.J.R. 59/H.R. 2775, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance.
Filing 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 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 Council on Disability, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
S. 1592 (112th Congress), Agricultural Credit Expansion Act - Restoration of 4.5 billion dollar SNAP cuts in Senate Farm Bill. S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 - Reauthorize Farm program and discussed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Reauthorization Draft and provisions affecting federal nutrition programs.H.R. 6083 (112th Congress), Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act - Discussed reauthorization of the Farm Bill. H.R. 6518, State Nutrition Assistance Flexibility Act of 2012 - Discussed federal nutrition block grant to states. H.R. 6567- Replaces H.R.6518 as core nutrition block grant legislation. H. Res. 760 - Opposes cuts in SNAP. Discussed the Older Americans Act, SNAP, and LIHEAP. Reintroduction of House and Senate Agriculture Committees bills to reauthorize the "Farm Bill". (no bill) H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 1947/S. 954, Farm Bill - Advocated opposition to amendments to cut SNAP funds. H.R. 2410/S. 1244, Agriculture Rural Development, FDA Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for low income and senior nutrition programs. S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect needs based energy and nutrition assistance. H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act - Lobbied against cuts to SNAP. H.J.R. 50, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.
H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial, employment and health care-related regulation.S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.R. 2787/S. 1329, The Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs within jurisdiction of subcommittee. H.R. 2786/S.1371, The Financial Services and General Government Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs and implementation of ACA health insurance exchanges. H.R. 2410/S. 1244 - Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding for nutrition and FDA drug processing. S. 1284, The Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. H.R. 2610/S. 1243, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for senior housing and transportation programs, and related community development aid. Discussed the impact of Deficit reduction proposals and sequestration on Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and on vital health, social, housing and transportation programs. (no bill) Discussed S. 1351, the INFORM Act. Discussed H.J.Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolutions, 2014.
S. 2037, Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals (112th Congress). S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect.H.R.2883/S. 1542 (112th Congress), Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids. S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S.2077/H.R. 866, Elder Abuse Prevention Act (112th Congress) - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues of 2011. S. 2037, Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 - Discussed legislation. S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act - Supported legislation (112th Congress). S. 1982, Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation. Discussed elder abuse issues, ARDC's and the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. S.3358, Responding to urgent needs of survivors of the Holocaust Act - Discussed the improvement of services under OAA. Discussed legislation on Guardianship and Elder Abuse Prevention. (no bill) S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for Older Americans Act programs. S. 1028, OAA Reauthorization - Advocated adoption of a simple OAA reauthorization bill. Discussed House OAA Reauthorization by advocating adoption of simple OAA reauthorization bill. (no bill) Discussed necessary changes to Caregiver bill amending OAA. (no bill) S. 975, Court Appointed Guardian Accountability Act - Discussed necessary changes to bill. Discussed Seniors Fraud Protection Act (H.R. 1953/S. 1358) and Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act (S. 1019) and health care scams. Discussed support of compromise Senate OAA requthorization bill by HELP Committee Leadership. (no bill) Discussed support of S. 1358, Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2013.
Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed the age rating provisions in the law.Discussed employer sponsored wellness programs. (no bill) Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. (no bill) Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans. (no bill) H. R. 1213 (112th Congress, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. 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. (no bill) Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (no bill) Discussed Consumer protection and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Discussed the implementation of insurance exchages in the ACA. (no bill) Discussed the age rating provisions of the ACA exchanges. (no bill) H.R. 544, Liberty bill - Discussed AARP's opposition to the bill. Discussed recently published FAQs on out of pocket health insurance limits with DOL. (no bill) H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 2786/S.1371, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding for state high risk pool and insurance exchanges. H.J.R. 50, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.
Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148)S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services (112th). Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill) Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill) Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill) Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill) Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio. Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill) Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B.(no bill) Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes. (no bill) Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. (no bill) H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Discussed the legislation as it pertained to SGR. Discussed family caregiving, long-term care, Older Americans Act, private LTC insurance. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid long-term services and supports. (no bill) Discussed Florida's managed long-term services and supports medicaid waiver and their 1115 waiver proposal. Discussed Senior Navigation and Planning and feedback (S.3684 in 112th Congress/no bill # in 113th Congress). Discussed Medicare Reform. (no bill) H.R. 2305/S. 1123, PRIME ACT (Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare Expenditures) - Discussed support for bill and urged cosponsorship. Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug costs. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S. 740, Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed the Medicare Drug Savings Act to require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income befeficiaries. (no bill) Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill)Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Affordability. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Shortages. (no bill) H.R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. H.R. 2576 - Discussion to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs. Discussed opposition to caps on dual eligibles; discussed managed care and dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed with CMS demonstration programs for dual eligibles and process related to the demonstrations, as well as other work of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, discussed consumer choice and continuity of care in Medicaid managed long-term services and supports programs, discussed focus groups on dual eligibles. Discussed Medicaid managed care and long-term services and supports broadly. 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 health disparities. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare/Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations; and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed the AARP Initiative called "You've Earned a Say". (no bill) S. 3586, Recruiting Individuals to Drive Elders (RIDE) Act - Discussed Medicaid non-emergency transportation bill (112th). Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) Discussed extension of funding originally provided under the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (P.L. 110-275) to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRICs), and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for Medicare outreach and enrollment counseling. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of cuts to beneficiaries in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of an increase in the age of eligibility in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the patch to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed concerns of block granting Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed the Kansas and Florida managed long-term services and supports waiver proposals and related implementation issues. (no bill). H.R.928/S.408, the Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed requirement for drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed Health Disparities. (no bill) Discussed medicare demonstration project replacing standard medicare cards with Smart Card technology. (no bill) H.R. 574 - The Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013.H.R. 1179/S.569, Improving Access to Medicare Act - Discussed support of Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act and urged cosponsorship. Discussed comments regarding Medicare and You handbook. (no bill) Discussed CMS information regarding healthcare marketplaces. H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act - Discussed the bill and advance care planning issues. Bill provides coverage for voluntary advance care planning consultations. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 2305/S.1123, Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures Act. Bill reduces waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Discussed Competitive bidding of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. (no bill) Discussed repeal of Affordable Care Act provision making prescriptions necessary for over-the-counter drugs purchased with flexible spending accounts. (no bill) Discussed Medicare supplemental coverage. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug cost. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S.740, Medicare Drug Savings Act - Would require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for durgs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Recruiting Individuals to Drive Our Elders Act (RIDE) would increase state flexibility by giving states the option to receive federal assistance to reimburse their volunteer drivers for no-load miles. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Adult Day Services Act. (no bill) Discussed the Commission on Long-Term Care. H.J.R. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. 1284, Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.
S.452, Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act - Discussed bill with Senate. Discussed draft language on senior mental health with Senate HELP Committee staff. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Reform (no bill) Discussed Age Rating in the ACA and rate shock. (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) H.R. 1099, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Trust 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 (112th Congress), Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act of 2011. 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) Discussed support for H.R. 2181, Safe Foods for Seniors Act of 2013. Discussed S.1119, Positive Aging Act of 2013. H.R. 2641, Farm Program bill-Discussed the severed nutrition programs from Farm Bill.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 deficit reduction 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). Discussed Medicaid including concerns over cuts to Medicaid flexibility and Medicaid structural reforms to. (no bill) Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) PL 112-240 of 2012, American Taxpayer Relief Act - Discussed the Commission on Long-Term Care and and service delivery workforce and caregiving, financing and related long-term care issues and data. Discussed implementation of the Affordable Care Act, its provisions and H.R. 95 to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8/ H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.R. 1549, Helping Sick Americans Now Act - Discussed cuts to the health care prevention fund. S. 1284, The Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including questions related to the use of premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed Medicare-Medicaid integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) H.R. 1263, Excellence in Mental Health Act - Discussed the bill for eventual endorsement. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues, including AARP comments on state 1115 waiver proposals to use premium assistance authority to expand Medicaid. (no bill)
Discussed poverty and hunger issues. (no bill) Discussed SNAP. (no bill)Discussed increasing senior representation in CDC studies and supported public participation in samples. Lobbied against inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid legislation affecting benefit levels or service delivery in any 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 Social Security Administration's Representative Payee program's current and future challenges. (no bill) H.J.R.59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.
Discussed implementation of Tort reform provisions of Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 111-148), including various demonstration proposals. Discussed other possible revisions to Tort system that would preserve patient protections and have goal of reducing medical error. (no bill)
Filing 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 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 Council on Disability, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. The Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs within jurisdiction of subcommittee. (no bill) The Financial Services and General Government Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect consumer protection programs and implementation of ACA health insurance exchanges. (no bill) H.R. 2410/S. 1244 - Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding for nutrition and FDA drug processing. The Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2014 - Lobbied to protect employment, health and human services and energy assistance programs for seniors, disabled and low income assistance. (no bill) S. 1243, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for senior housing and transportation programs, and related community development aid. Discussed the impact of Deficit reduction proposals and sequestration on Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and on vital health, social, housing and transportation programs. (no bill)
Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed transitional care program. Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148)S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services. Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill) Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill) Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill) Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill) Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio. Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill) Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B.(no bill) Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes. (no bill) Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. (no bill) H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Discussed the legislation as it pertained to SGR. Discussed family caregiving, long-term care, Older Americans Act, private LTC insurance. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid long-term services and supports. (no bill) Discussed Florida's managed long-term services and supports medicaid waiver and their 1115 waiver proposal. Discussed Senior Navigation and Planning and feedback (S.3684 in 112th Congress/no bill # in 113th Congress). Discussed Medicare Reform. (no bill) H.R. 2305/S. 1123, PRIME ACT (Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare Expenditures) - Discussed support for bill and urged cosponsorship.Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Affordability. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Shortages. (no bill) H.R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. H.R. 2576 - Discussion to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs. Discussed opposition to caps on dual eligibles; discussed managed care and dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed with CMS demonstration programs for dual eligibles and process related to the demonstrations, as well as other work of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, discussed consumer choice and continuity of care in Medicaid managed long-term services and supports programs, discussed focus groups on dual eligibles. Discussed Medicaid managed care and long-term services and supports broadly. 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 health disparities. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare/Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations; and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed the AARP Initiative called "You've Earned a Say". (no bill) S. 3586, Recruiting Individuals to Drive Elders (RIDE) Act - Discussed Medicaid non-emergency transportation bill. Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) Discussed extension of funding originally provided under the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (P.L. 110-275) to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRICs), and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for Medicare outreach and enrollment counseling. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of cuts to beneficiaries in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of an increase in the age of eligibility in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the patch to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed concerns of block granting Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed the Kansas and Florida managed long-term services and supports waiver proposals and related implementation issues. (no bill). H.R.928/S.408, the Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed requirement for drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed Health Disparities. (no bill) Discussed medicare demonstration project replacing standard medicare cards with Smart Card technology. (no bill) H.R. 574 - The Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013.H.R. 1179/S.569, Improving Access to Medicare Act - Discussed support of Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act and urged cosponsorship. Discussed comments regarding Medicare and You handbook. (no bill) Discussed cost-sharing for medicaid home and community-based services. (no bill) Discussed CMS information regarding healthcare marketplaces. H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act - Discussed the bill and advance care planning issues. Bill provides coverage for voluntary advance care planning consultations. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 2305/S.1123, Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures Act. Bill reduces waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Discussed Competitive bidding of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. (no bill) Discussed repeal of Affordable Care Act provision making prescriptions necessary for over-the-counter drugs purchased with flexible spending accounts. (no bill) Discussed Medicare supplemental coverage. (no bill) Discussed the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program and changes needed to further lower prescription drug cost. (no bill) H.R. 1588/S.740, Medicare Drug Savings Act - Would require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for durgs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed potential improvements to the Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Recruiting Individuals to Drive Our Elders Act (RIDE) would increase state flexibility by giving states the option to receive federal assistance to reimburse their volunteer drivers for no-load miles. (no bill)
Discussed implementation of Tort reform provisions of Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 111-148), including various demonstration proposals. Discussed other possible revisions to Tort system that would preserve patient protections and have goal of reducing medical error. (no bill)
Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed the age rating provisions in the law.Discussed employer sponsored wellness programs. (no bill) Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. (no bill) Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans. (no bill) H. R. 1213 (112th Congress, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. 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. (no bill) Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (no bill) Discussed Consumer protection and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Discussed the implementation of insurance exchages in the ACA. (no bill) Discussed the age rating provisions of the ACA exchanges. (no bill) H.R. 544, Liberty bill - Discussed AARP's opposition to the bill. Discussed recently published FAQs on out of pocket health insurance limits with DOL. (no bill) H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding for state high risk pool and insurance exchanges. (no bill)
S. 1592 (112th Congress), Agricultural Credit Expansion Act - Restoration of 4.5 billion dollar SNAP cuts in Senate Farm Bill. S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 - Reauthorize Farm program and discussed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Reauthorization Draft and provisions affecting federal nutrition programs.H.R. 6083 (112th Congress), Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act - Discussed reauthorization of the Farm Bill. H.R. 6518, State Nutrition Assistance Flexibility Act of 2012 - Discussed federal nutrition block grant to states. H.R. 6567- Replaces H.R.6518 as core nutrition block grant legislation. H. Res. 760 - Opposes cuts in SNAP. Discussed the Older Americans Act, SNAP, and LIHEAP. Reintroduction of House and Senate Agriculture Committees bills to reauthorize the "Farm Bill". (no bill) H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) H.R. 1947/S. 954, Farm Bill - Advocated opposition to amendments to cut SNAP funds. H.R. 2410/S. 1244, Agriculture Rural Development, FDA Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for low income and senior nutrition programs. Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect needs based energy and nutrition assistance. (no bill).
Discussed legislative intent with respect to Biologic drugs and exclusivity period.(no bill) Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill)Discussed legislative intent with respect to biologic drugs and the exclusivity period; and discussed importance of potential savings to the health care system generally. (no bill) Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill) Discussed need to end industry tactics like Pay for Delay which inappropriately extends patents with effect of keeping prices high for consumers and government. (no bill) Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill) Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs. Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs. S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries. H. R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act of 2011- Lobbied for this legislation preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug companies. S. 1886/H.R. 3468 of 2011- Discussed counterfeit drug penalty enhancement. Discussed prescription drug safety, drug shortage, and medical device safety, and related user fee legislation. S. 2193 of 2012, the Ensuring Safe Medical Devices for Patients Act - Discussed legislation to include devices in the post-market risk identification and analysis system for prescription drugs and to expedite the implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices. Discussed draft legislation to address the issue of whether generic drug manufacturers have a duty to include new warnings about potentially serious side effects on their labels as they become known by giving generic drug makers the same ability to update their labeling as manufacturers of brand name drugs. (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration safety and Innovation Act - FDA user fee agreement legislation focusing on the review process for prescription drugs and medical devices, prescription drug safety, drug shortages, medical device safety and access to generic drugs. S.3212, Cody Miller Initiative for Safer Prescriptions Act - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations regarding the authorship, content, format, and dissemination of Patient Medication information. Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed pay-for-delay agreements as tactic by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market, and the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act that would address the underlying issue of "parked exclusivities" in the Hatch-Waxman Act (S.1882). Discussed the issue of biosimilar drug naming and how biosimilars should use a common International Non-proprietary name as reference originator biologic products. (no bill) S. 504, the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act/S.214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill)Discussed Unique Device Identification (UDI) issues including proposed rules and implementation. (no bill) Discussed oversight of laboratory genetic testing. (no bill) Discussed AARP's concerns with prescription drug costs. (no bill) S.117, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act - Discussed bill that allows medicare to negotiate medicare prescription drug prices with drug companies.
S. 2037, Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals (112th Congress). S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect.H.R.2883/S. 1542 (112th Congress), Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids. S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S.2077/H.R. 866, Elder Abuse Prevention Act (112th Congress) - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues of 2011. S. 2037, Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 - Discussed legislation. S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act - Supported legislation (112th Congress). S. 1982, Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation. Discussed elder abuse issues, ARDC's and the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. S.3358, Responding to urgent needs of survivors of the Holocaust Act - Discussed the improvement of services under OAA. Discussed legislation on Guardianship and Elder Abuse Prevention. (no bill) H.R. 803, Skills Act - Discussed WIA Reauthorization and Older Workers. Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations, 2014 - Lobbied to protect funding levels for Older Americans Act programs. (no bill) S. 1028, OAA Reauthorization - Advocated adoption of a simple OAA reauthorization bill. Discussed House OAA Reauthorization by advocating adoption of simple OAA reauthorization bill. (no bill) Discussed necessary changes to Caregiver bill amending OAA. (no bill) S. 975, Court Appointed Guardian Accountability Act - Discussed necessary changes to bill.
Discussed poverty and hunger issues. (no bill) Discussed SNAP. (no bill)Discussed increasing senior representation in CDC studies and supported public participation in samples. Lobbied against inclusion of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid legislation affecting benefit levels or service delivery in any 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 Social Security Administration's Representative Payee program's current and future challenges. (no bill)
Filing 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 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 Council on Disability, 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
S. 2037, Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals (112th Congress). S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect.H.R.2883/S. 1542 (112th Congress), Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids. S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life Act of 2011 - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S.2077/H.R. 866, Elder Abuse Prevention Act (112th Congress) - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues of 2011. S. 1819, Strengthening Services for America's Seniors Act - Discussed legislation (112th Congress). S. 2037, Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 - Discussed legislation. S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act - Supported legislation (112th Congress). S. 1982, Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation. Discussed elder abuse issues, ARDC's and the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. S.3358, Responding to urgent needs of survivors of the Holocaust Act - Discussed the improvement of services under OAA. Discussed legislation on Guardianship and Elder Abuse Prevention. (no bill) H.R. 803, Skills Act - Discussed WIA Reauthorization and Older Workers.
Discussed implementation of Tort reform provisions of Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 111-148), including various demonstration proposals. Discussed other possible revisions to Tort system that would still preserve patient protections and have goal of reducing medical error. (no bill)
H.R. 152, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.H.R. 152, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.R. 325, Debt Limit Extension - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline on bill to suspend the public debt limit through May 18, 2013, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.
Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed transitional care program. Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148)S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services. Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill) Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill) Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill) Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill) Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio. Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill) Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B.(no bill) Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes. (no bill) S. 1206/H.R. 2190, The Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation to require prescription drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. (no bill) S. 1206/H.R. 2190 of 2011, The Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed legislation that would establish Medicaid drug rebates for the duals. H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Discussed the legislation as it pertained to SGR. Discussed family caregiving, Green Houses long-term care, Older Americans Act, Lifespan Respite Care, private LTC insurance. (no bill) Discussed Community Based Care Transitions Program. (no bill) Discussed criminal background check programs. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid long-term services and supports. (no bill) Discussed Florida's managed long-term services and supports medicaid waiver and their 1115 waiver proposal. Discussed Alabama and Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demostrations. (no bill) Discussed the process regarding 1915(b)(c) medicaid waivers. Discussed caregiving meeting, logistics for and participated in/hosted CMS quarterly. (no bill) Discussed Senior Navigation and Planning and feedback (S.3684 in 112th Congress/no bill # in 113th Congress). Discussed status of implementation of some ACA nursing home provisions regarding nature of facility closure and state nursing home websites. (no bill) Discussed medicare home health family caregiver training. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Reform in a meeting with House Energy and Commerce minority staff. (no bill)Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Affordability. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Shortages. (no bill) H.R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. H.R. 2576 - Discussion to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs. Discussed opposition to caps on dual eligibles; discussed managed care and dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed with CMS demonstration programs for dual eligibles and process related to the demonstrations, as well as other work of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, discussed consumer choice and communityof care in Medicaid managed long-term services and supports programs, discussed focus groups on dual eligibles. Discussed Medicaid managed care and long-term services and supports broadly. 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 health disparities. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare/Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations; and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed You've Earned a Say. (no bill) Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues. Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare-Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) S. 3586, Recruiting Individuals to Drive Elders (RIDE) Act - Discussed Medicaid non-emergency transportation bill. Discussed Kansas managed long-term services and supports waiver proposal, Administration. Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) Discussed extension of funding originally provided under the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (P.L. 110-275) to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRICs), and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for Medicare outreach and enrollment counseling. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of cuts to beneficiaries in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of an increase in the age of eligibility in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the patch to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed concerns of block granting Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of cuts to beneficiaries in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of an increase in the age of eligibility in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the patch to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the Kansas and Florida managed long-term services and supports waiver proposals and related implementation issues. (no bill). H.R.928/S.408, the Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed requirement for drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) Discussed Health Disparities. (no bill) Discussed medicare demonstration project replacing standard medicare cards with Smart Card technology. (no bill) Discussed mediare demonstration project replacing standard medicare cards with Smart Card technology. H.R. 574 - The Medicare Physician Payment Innovation Act of 2013.H.R. 1179/S.569, Improving Access to Medicare Act - Discussed support of Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act and urged cosponsorship. Discussed comments regarding Medicare and You handbook. (no bill) Discussed cost-sharing for medicaid home and community-based services. (no bill) Discussed CMS information regarding healthcare marketplaces. H.R. 1173, Personalize Your Care Act - Discussed the bill and advance care planning issues. Bill provides coverage for voluntary advance care planning consultations. H.R. 152, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.R. 325, Debt Limit Extension - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline on bill to suspend the public debt limit through May 18, 2013, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) oluntary advance care planning consultations.
H.R. 152, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.S. 1592 (112th Congress), Agricultural Credit Expansion Act - Restoration of 4.5 billion dollar SNAP cuts in Senate Farm Bill. S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 - Reauthorize Farm program and discussed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Reauthorization Draft and provisions affecting federal nutrition programs. H.R. 6083 (112th Congress), Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act - Discussed reauthorization of the Farm Bill. H.R. 6518, State Nutrition Assistance Flexibility Act of 2012 - Discussed federal nutrition block grant to states. H.R. 6567- Replaces H.R.6518 as core nutrition block grant legislation. H. Res. 760 - Opposes cuts in SNAP. Discussed the Older Americans Act, SNAP, and LIHEAP. Discussed the Older Americans Act and SNAP. (no bill) Reintroduction of House and Senate Agriculture Committees bills to reauthorize the "Farm Bill". (no bill) H.R. 325, Debt Limit Extension - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline on bill to suspend the public debt limit through May 18, 2013, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) oluntary advance care planning consultations.
Discussed poverty and hunger issues. (no bill) Discussed SNAP. (no bill)Discussed increasing senior representation in CDC studies and supported public participation in samples. 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.
Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed the age rating provisions in the law.Discussed employer sponsored wellness programs. (no bill) Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. (no bill) Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans. (no bill) H. R. 1213 (112th Congress, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. 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. (no bill) Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (no bill) Discussed Consumer protection and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). Discussed the implementation of insurance exchages in the ACA. (no bill) Discussed the age rating provisions of the ACA. (no bill) H.R. 544, Liberty bill - Discussed AARP's opposition to the bill. Discussed recently published FAQs on out of pocket health insurance limits with DOL. (no bill) H.R. 152, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.R. 325, Debt Limit Extension - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline on bill to suspend the public debt limit through May 18, 2013, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H. R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Lobbied to protect vital health and social services programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. S. Con. Res. 8, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation. H.Con. Res. 25, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, 2014 - Lobbied to prevent inclusion of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefit cuts and to protect vital health, social services, housing and transportation programs from enhanced reductions from the prior year baseline, and to prevent repeal of certain financial and health care-related regulation.Lobbied on expected "QM" safe harbor amendment. (The amendment was not offered) oluntary advance care planning consultations.
Discussed legislative intent with respect to Biologic drugs and exclusivity period.(no bill) Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill)Discussed legislative intent with respect to biologic drugs and the exclusivity period; and discussed importance of potential savings to the health care system generally. (no bill) Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill) Discussed need to end industry tactics like Pay for Delay which inappropriately extends patents with effect of keeping prices high for consumers and government. (no bill) Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill) Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs. Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs. S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries. H. R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act of 2011- Lobbied for this legislation preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug companies. S. 1886/H.R. 3468 of 2011- Discussed counterfeit drug penalty enhancement. Discussed prescription drug safety, drug shortage, and medical device safety, and related user fee legislation. S. 2193 of 2012, the Ensuring Safe Medical Devices for Patients Act - Discussed legislation to include devices in the post-market risk identification and analysis system for prescription drugs and to expedite the implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices. Discussed draft legislation to address the issue of whether generic drug manufacturers have a duty to include new warnings about potentially serious side effects on their labels as they become known. The bill would accomplish this by giving generic drug makers the same ability to update their labeling as currently exists for manufacturers of brand name drugs. (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration safety and Innovation Act - FDA user fee agreement legislation focusing on the review process for prescription drugs and medical devices, prescription drug safety, drug shortages, medical device safety and access to generic drugs. S.3212, Cody Miller Initiative for Safer Prescriptions Act - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations regarding the authorship, content, format, and dissemination of Patient Medication information. Discussed prescription drugs. S. 3604, Improving Preventive Care Treatment in Older Adults Act - Discussed legislation to address the inaproppriate use of antipsychotics in nursing home facilities. Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed pay-for-delay agreements as tactic by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market, and the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act that would address the underlying issue of "parked exclusivities" in the Hatch-Waxman Act (S.1882). Discussed the issue of biosimilar drug naming and how biosimilars should use a common International Non-proprietary name as reference originator biologic products. (no bill) Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) S. 504, the Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act/S.214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation to address pay-for-delay agreements used by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market. Discussed the exclusivity period for biologic drugs. (no bill) Discussed the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act. (no bill)Discussed Unique Device Identification (UDI) issues including proposed rules and implementation. (no bill) Discussed oversight of laboratory genetic testing. (no bill) Discussed AARP's concerns with prescription drug costs. (no bill) S.117, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act - Discussed bill that allows medicare to negotiate medicare prescription drug prices with drug companies. Discussed use of anti-psychaotic drugs in nursing home residents and the Long-Term Services and Supports Scorecard. (no bill)
Filing 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 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 Council on Disability, 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 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).
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) Lobbied supplemental poverty measure with House and Senate staff. (no bill) Discussed poverty and hunger issues. (no bill) Discussed SNAP. (no bill) Discussed increasing senior representation in CDC studies and supported public participation in samples. 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 legislative intent with respect to Biologic drugs and exclusivity period.(no bill) Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed legislative intent with respect to biologic drugs and the exclusivity period; and discussed importance of potential savings to the health care system generally. (no bill) Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill) Discussed need to end industry tactics like Pay for Delay which inappropriately extends patents with effect of keeping prices high for consumers and government. (no bill) Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill) Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs. Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs. S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries. H. R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Lobbied for this legislation preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug companies. S. 1886/H.R. 3468, Discussed counterfeit drug penalty enhancement. Discussed prescription drug safety, drug shortage, and medical device safety, and related user fee legislation. S. 2193, the Ensuring Safe Medical Devices for Patients Act - Discussed legislation to include devices in the post-market risk identification and analysis system for prescription drugs and to expedite the implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices. Discussed draft legislation to address the issue of whether generic drug manufacturers have a duty to include new warnings about potentially serious side effects on their labels as they become known. The bill would accomplish this by giving generic drug makers the same ability to update their labeling as currently exists for manufacturers of brand name drugs. (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration safety and Innovation Act - FDA user fee agreement legislation focusing on the review process for prescription drugs and medical devices, prescription drug safety, drug shortages, medical device safety and access to generic drugs. S.3212, Cody Miller Initiative for Safer Prescriptions Act - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations regarding the authorship, content, format, and dissemination of Patient Medication information. Discussed prescription drugs. S. 3604, Improving Preventive Care Treatment in Older Adults Act - Discussed legislation to address the inaproppriate use of antipsychotics in nursing home facilities. (no bill) Discussed the importance of potential savings to both consumers and the federal government of granting Secretarial negotiating authority to the HHS Secretary under Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed pay-for-delay agreements as tactic by drug manufacturers to block lower cost drugs from entering the market, and the Fair and Immediate Release of Generics Drugs Act that would address the underlying issue of "parked exclusivities" in the Hatch-Waxman Act (S.1882). Discussed the issue of biosimilar drug naming and how biosimilars should use a common International Non-proprietary name as reference originator biologic products. (no bill)
Discussed implementation of Tort reform provisions of Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 111-148), including various demonstration proposals. Discussed other possible revisions to Tort system that would still preserve patient protections and have goal of reducing medical error. (no bill)
S. 2037, Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals. S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. H.R.2883/S. 1542, Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids. S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S.2077/H.R. 577, Elder Abuse Prevention Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues. S. 1819, Strengthening Services for America's Seniors Act - Discussed legislation. S. 2037, Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 - Discussed legislation. S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Portection Act - Supported legislation. S. 1982, Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation. Discussed elder abuse issues, ARDC's and the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. S.3358, Responding to urgent needs of survivors of the Holocaust Act - Discussed the improvement of services under OAA.
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). H.R.3630, SGR - Discussed physician payment reform. Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed transitional care program. Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148) Lobbied in support of draft legislation that would grant individuals whose COBRA has expired the same Medicare Part B enrollment rights as those who have group coverage. (no bill) S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services. S.3295, the Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect funding for program authorized under the Affordable Care Act, including CMS State Health insurance exchanges, state survey & demonstrations and preventative health. Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill) Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill) Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill) Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed implementation of Anti-Fraud Measures of Affordable Care Act (PL. 111-148), including coordination between HHS, DOJ and state Attorneys General. Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill) Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio. Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill) H.R. 1654, Medicare Enrollment Protection Act - Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B. H.R. 978, To amend Title II of the Social Security Act - Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes. S. 1206/H.R. 2190, The Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation to require prescription drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1251, Medicare and Medicaid Fighting Fraud and Abuse to Save Taxpayers' Dollars Act - Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. S. 1275, The Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act - Lobbied on legislation to prevent fraud and abuse within the federal health programs. S. 1206/H.R. 2190, The Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed legislation that would establish Medicaid drug rebates for the duals. H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Discussed the legislation as it pertained to SGR. 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 Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Affordability. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Shortages. (no bill) H.R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. H.R. 2576 - Discussion to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs. Discussed opposition to caps on dual eligibles; discussed managed care and dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed with CMS demonstration programs for dual eligibles and process related to the demonstrations, as well as other work of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, discussed home and community setting issue in Medicaid, discussed focus groups on dual eligibles. Discussed Medicaid managed care and long-term services and supports broadly. 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 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 health disparities. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare/Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations; and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) S.2243, Discussed Medicare Better Health Rewards Program. Discussed You've Earned a Say. (no bill) S. 3271, Discussed Equal Access to Medicare Options Act of 2012. H.R. 2925/S.1551, the Medicare Common Access Card Act - Discussed AARP's support of the bipartisan bill. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues. Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare-Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) S. 3586, Recruiting Individuals to Drive Elders (RIDE) Act - Discussed Medicaid non-emergency transportation bill. Discussed Kansas managed long-term services and supports waiver proposal, Administration. Discussed proposals that would establish per-capita caps under Medicaid as well as other Medicaid financing proposals including block grants and changes to the current FMAP structure. (no bill) Discussed extension of funding originally provided under the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (P.L. 110-275) to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRICs), and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) for Medicare outreach and enrollment counseling. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of cuts to beneficiaries in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the prevention of an increase in the age of eligibility in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed the patch to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) in the Medicare program. (no bill) Discussed concerns of block granting Medicaid. (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 and 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 and demonstrations and preventive health. S. 1592, Agricultural Credit Expansion Act - Restoration of 4.5 billion dollar SNAP cuts in Senate Farm Bill. S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 - Reauthorize Farm program and discussed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Reauthorization Draft and provisions affecting federal nutrition programs. H.R. 6083, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act - Discussed reauthorization of the Farm Bill. H.R. 6518, State Nutrition Assistance Flexibility Act of 2012 - Discussed federal nutrition block grant to states. H.R. 6567- Replaces H.R.6518 as core nutrition block grant legislation. H. Res. 760 - Opposes cuts in SNAP. Discussed the Older Americans Act, SNAP, and LIHEAP. 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.
Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed the age rating provisions in the law. Discussed employer sponsored wellness programs. (no bill) Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. (no bill) Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans. (no bill) H. R. 1213, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. 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. (no bill) Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (no bill) Discussed Consumer protection and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). S. 3295, the Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect funding for program authorized under the Affordable 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.
Filing 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
Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed employer sponsored wellness programs. (no bill) Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. (no bill) Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans. (no bill) H. R. 1213, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. 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. (no bill) Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (no bill) Discussed Consumer protection and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148). S. 3295, the Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect funding for program authorized under the Affordable Care Act, including CMS State Health insurance exchanges, state survey and demonstrations and preventive health.
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)
S. 163, Full Faith and Credit Act - Discussed AARP position on legislation and second degree amendment to the legislation. S.245, CAP Act of 2011 - Discussed our concerns and opposition to the legislation. H.Con.Res. 112 - Lobbied Congress against cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in the Super Committee debate and where savings could be found without harming beneficiaries and protect discretionary services for vulnerable seniors. H.R.6020/S.3301, the Financial Services Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to oppose subjecting Consumer Finance Protection Bureau from annual appropriations oversight, increase/protect funding for the Taxpayer Counseling for the Elderly program, and to protect/increase SEC funding. H.R.5973/S.2375, the Agriculture Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/increase Commodity Supplemental Food program funding. H.R.5325/S.2465, the Energy & Water Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/increase funding for weatherization programs. H.R.5972/S.2322, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/enhance funding for elderly housing (Section 8 project-based and tenant-base rental assistance and Section 202 programs), elderly transit programs and to protect transportation enhancements. 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 insurances exchanges, state survey & demonstrations and preventive health. Also lobbied Administration (HHS & OMB) to accelerate release of LIHEAP funding and to increase funding for SSA. H.R.5326/S.2323, the Commerce, Science and Justice Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/enhance Equal Employment Opportunity Commission funding. H.R. 6091, Interior Appropriation Act for FY 2013 - Lobbied against inclusion of bill language limiting recovery of attorneys fees under Equal Access to Justice Act. Lobbied Congress against cuts to the Medicare program. (no bill)
Discussed legislative intent with respect to Biologic drugs and exclusivity period.(no bill) Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed legislative intent with respect to biologic drugs and the exclusivity period; and discussed importance of potential savings to the health care system generally. (no bill) Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill) Discussed need to end industry tactics like Pay for Delay which inappropriately extends patents with effect of keeping prices high for consumers and government. (no bill) Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill) Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs. Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs. S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries. H. R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Lobbied for this legislation preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug companies. S. 1886/H.R. 3468, Discussed counterfeit drug penalty enhancement. Discussed prescription drug safety, drug shortage, and medical device safety, and related user fee legislation. S. 2193, the Ensuring Safe Medical Devices for Patients Act - Discussed legislation to include devices in the post-market risk identification and analysis system for prescription drugs and to expedite the implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices. Discussed draft legislation to address the issue of whether generic drug manufacturers have a duty to include new warnings about potentially serious side effects on their labels as they become known. The bill would accomplish this by giving generic drug makers the same ability to update their labeling as currently exists for manufacturers of brand name drugs. (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration safety and Innovation Act - FDA user fee agreement legislation focusing on the review process for prescription drugs and medical devices, prescription drug safety, drug shortages, medical device safety and access to generic drugs. S. 1882, Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act or the FAIR Generics Act - Discussed pay-for-delay amendment to the FDA user fee agreement legislation based the stand-alone bill. S.3212, Cody Miller Initiative for Safer Prescriptions Act - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations regarding the authorship, content, format, and dissemination of Patient Medication information. Discussed prescription drugs. Discussed legislation to address the inaproppriate use of antipsychotics in nursing home facilities. (no bill) Discussed legislative intent with respect to biologic drugs and the exclusivity period; and discussed importance of potential savings to the health care system generally; discussed the need for greater protections for consumers related to prescription drugs. (no bill)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) Lobbied supplemental poverty measure with House and Senate staff. (no bill) Discussed poverty and hunger issues. (no bill) Discussed SNAP. (no bill) Discussed increasing senior representation in CDC studies and supported public participation in samples.
Discussed implementation of Tort reform provisions of Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 111-148), including various demonstration proposals. (no bill) Discussed other possible revisions to Tort system that would still preserve patient protections and have goal of reducing medical error. (no bill)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). H.R.3630, SGR - Discussed physician payment reform; and discussed the implementation of dual-eligibles as through the implementation of various demonstration projects. Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed transitional care program. Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148) Lobbied in support of draft legislation that would grant individuals whose COBRA has expired the same Medicare Part B enrollment rights as those who have group coverage. (no bill) S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services. S.3295, the Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect funding for program authorized under the Affordable Care Act, including CMS State Health insurance exchanges, state survey & demonstrations and preventative health. Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill) Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill) Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill) Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed implementation of Anti-Fraud Measures of Affordable Care Act (PL. 111-148), including coordination between HHS, DOJ and state Attorneys General. Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill) Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio. Discussed medicare physician payment issues. (no bill) Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill) H.R. 1654, Medicare Enrollment Protection Act - Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B. H.R. 978, To amend Title II of the Social Security Act - Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes. S. 1206/H.R. 2190, The Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation to require prescription drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1251, Medicare and Medicaid Fighting Fraud and Abuse to Save Taxpayers' Dollars Act - Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. S. 1275, The Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act - Lobbied on legislation to prevent fraud and abuse within the federal health programs. S. 1206/H.R. 2190, The Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed legislation that would establish Medicaid drug rebates for the duals. Medicare physician reimbursement issues. (no bill) H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Discussed the legislation as it pertained to SGR. Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Physician Payment Reform. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Affordability. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Shortages. (no bill) H.R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. H.R. 2576 - Discussion to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs. Discussed opposition to caps on dual eligibles; discussed managed care and dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed with CMS demonstration programs for dual eligibles and process related to the demonstrations, as well as other work of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, discussed home and community setting issue in Medicaid, discussed focus groups on dual eligibles; discussed implementation of some Medicaid HCBS provisions. Discussed Medicaid managed care and long-term services and supports broadly. 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 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 health disparities. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare/Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations; and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed methods for fighting additional fraud and waste in Healthcare. (no bill) Discussed Medicare physician payment issues. (no bill) S.2243, Discussed Medicare Better Health Rewards Program. Discussed You've Earned a Say. (no bill) S. 3271, Discussed Equal Access to Medicare Options Act of 2012. H.R. 2925/S.1551, the Medicare Common Access Card Act - Discussed AARP's support of the bipartisan bill. Discussed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion issues. Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare-Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations, other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) S. 3586, Recruiting Individuals to Drive Elders (RIDE) Act - Discussed Medicaid non-emergency transportation bill.
Filing 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
Discussed implementation of Tort reform provisions of Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 111-148), including various demonstration proposals. (no bill) Discussed other possible revisions to Tort system that would still preserve patient protections and have goal of reducing medical error. (no bill) Discussed implementation of the Affordable Care Act, including various demonstration proposals. (no bill)
S. 163, Full Faith and Credit Act - Discussed AARP position on legislation and second degree amendment to the legislation. S.245, CAP Act of 2011 - Discussed our concerns and opposition to the legislation. S.2323/H.R.5326, Commerce, Justice, Science and related agencies Appropriations - Opposed rider barring EEOC from enforcing disparate impact regulations. H.Con.Res. 112 - Lobbied Congress against cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in the Super Committee debate and where savings could be found without harming beneficiaries and protect discretionary services for vulnerable seniors. H.R.6020/S.3301, the Financial Services Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to oppose subjecting Consumer Finance Protection Bureau from annual appropriations oversight, increase/protect funding for the Taxpayer Counseling for the Elderly program, and to protect/increase SEC funding. H.R.5973/S.2375, the Agriculture Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/increase Commodity Supplemental Food program funding. H.R.5325/S.2465, the Energy & Water Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/increase funding for weatherization programs. H.R.5972/S.2322, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/enhance funding for elderly housing (Section 8 project-based and tenant-base rental assistance and Section 202 programs), elderly transit programs and to protect transportation enhancements. 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 insurances exchanges, state survey & demonstrations and preventive health. H.R.5326/S.2323, the Commerce, Science and Justice Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect/enhance Equal Employment Opportunity Commission funding.
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)
Discussed legislative intent with respect to Biologic drugs and exclusivity period.(no bill) Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed legislative intent with respect to biologic drugs and the exclusivity period; and discussed importance of potential savings to the health care system generally. (no bill) Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill) Discussed need to end industry tactics like Pay for Delay which inappropriately extends patents with effect of keeping prices high for consumers and government. (no bill) Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill) Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs. Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs. S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries. H. R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Lobbied for this legislation preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug companies. S. 1886/H.R. 3468, Discussed counterfeit drug penalty enhancement. Discussed prescription drug safety, drug shortage, and medical device safety, and related user fee legislation. S. 2193, the Ensuring Safe Medical Devices for Patients Act - Discussed legislation to include devices in the post-market risk identification and analysis system for prescription drugs and to expedite the implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices. Discussed draft legislation to address the issue of whether generic drug manufacturers have a duty to include new warnings about potentially serious side effects on their labels as they become known. The bill would accomplish this by giving generic drug makers the same ability to update their labeling as currently exists for manufacturers of brand name drugs. (no bill) S.3187, Food and Drug Administration safety and Innovation Act - FDA user fee agreement legislation focusing on the review process for prescription drugs and medical devices, prescription drug safety, drug shortages, medical device safety and access to generic drugs. S. 1882, Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act or the FAIR Generics Act - Discussed pay-for-delay amendment to the FDA user fee agreement legislation based the stand-alone bill. S.3212, Cody Miller Initiative for Safer Prescriptions Act - To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations regarding the authorship, content, format, and dissemination of Patient Medication information.
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). H.R.3630, SGR - Discussed physician payment reform; and discussed the implementation of dual-eligibles as through the implementation of various demonstration projects. Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed transitional care program. Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148) Lobbied in support of draft legislation that would grant individuals whose COBRA has expired the same Medicare Part B enrollment rights as those who have group coverage. (no bill) S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services. S.3295, the Labor-HHS Appropriations bill for FY 2013 - Lobbied to protect funding for program authorized under the Affordable Care Act, including CMS State Health insurance exchanges, state survey & demonstrations and preventative health. Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill) Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill) Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill) Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed implementation of Anti-Fraud Measures of Affordable Care Act (PL. 111-148), including coordination between HHS, DOJ and state Attorneys General. Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill) Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio. Discussed medicare physician payment issues. (no bill) Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill) H.R. 1654, Medicare Enrollment Protection Act - Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B. H.R. 978, To amend Title II of the Social Security Act - Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes. S. 1206/H.R. 2190, The Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation to require prescription drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1251, Medicare and Medicaid Fighting Fraud and Abuse to Save Taxpayers' Dollars Act - Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. S. 1275, The Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act - Lobbied on legislation to prevent fraud and abuse within the federal health programs. S. 1206/H.R. 2190, The Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed legislation that would establish Medicaid drug rebates for the duals. Medicare physician reimbursement issues. (no bill) H.R. 3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Discussed the legislation as it pertained to SGR. Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Physician Payment Reform. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Affordability. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Shortages. (no bill) H.R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. H.R. 2576 - Discussion to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs. Discussed opposition to caps on dual eligibles; discussed managed care and dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed Senior Navigation and Planning Act. (no bill) Discussed with CMS demonstration programs for dual eligibles and process related to the demonstrations, as well as other work of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, discussed opposition to Florida medicaid waivers (including letter), discussed home and community setting issue in Medicaid, discussed focus groups on dual eligibles; discussed implementation of some Medicaid HCBS provisions. Discussed Medicaid managed care and long-term services and supports broadly. Discussed Fair Labor Standards Act and companionship exemption. 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 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 health disparities. (no bill) Discussed Medicaid reform, Medicare/Medicaid "dual eligibles" integration efforts and financial alignment demonstrations; and other CMS demonstration initiatives. (no bill) Discussed methods for fighting additional fraud and waste in Healthcare. (no bill) Discussed Medicare physician payment issues. (no bill) S.2243, Discussed Medicare Better Health Rewards Program. Discussed You've Earned a Say. (no bill) S. 3271, Discussed Equal Access to Medicare Options Act of 2012.
Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals. (no bill) S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. Discussed House Budget. (no bill) H.R.2883/S. 1542, Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids. S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S.2077/H.R. 577, Elder Abuse Prevention Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues. S. 1819, Strengthening Services for America's Seniors Act - Discussed legislation. S. 2037, Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 - Discussed legislation. S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Portection Act - Supported legislation. S. 1982, Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation. Discussed elder abuse issues, ARDC's and the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. S.3226, Americans Giving care to Elders (AGE) Act of 2012 - Discussed tax credits for eldercare expenses and resource centers on family caregiving. S.3358, Responding to urgent needs of survivors of the Holocaust Act - Discussed the improvement of services under OAA.
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) Lobbied supplemental poverty measure with House and Senate staff. (no bill) Discussed poverty and hunger issues. (no bill) Discussed SNAP. (no bill) Discussed increasing senior representation in CDC studies and supported public participation in samples.
Filing 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
Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals. (no bill) S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. H.R.2883/S. 1542, Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids. S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S.2077/H.R. 577, Elder Abuse Prevention Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues. S. 1819, Strengthening Services for America's Seniors Act - Discussed legislation. S. 1750, Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights - Discussed legislation. S. 2037, Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 - Discussed legislation. S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Portection Act - Supported legislation. S. 1982, Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation.
Discussed implementation of Tort reform provisions of Affordable Care Act (Pub. Law 111-148), including various demonstration proposals. (no bill) Discussed other possible revisions to Tort system that would still preserve patient protections and have goal of reducing medical error. (no bill)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) Discussion on Automatic IRA proposal to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure that do not currently offer a retirement savings vehicle to their employees. (no bill) Discussed Social Security COLA relief. (no bill) H. R. 677/S. 267, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Submitted letter of support to the original co-sponsors of the House and Senate versions of the Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. This legislation would provide individulas with a better understanding of the lifemtime value of their 401 (k) plan assets by including in a yearly benefit statement a conversion of their total accrued benefits into a monthly dollar amount as if they had opted to receive a lifetime annuity. H.J. Res.1/S.J. Res.4 - Discussed AARP's concerns about efforts to cutting Social Security benefits as a way of addressing the nation's current budget deficits, including the impact on Social Security of capping spending at a certain level or via balanced budget amendments. S. 1557/H.R. 4049, the Automatic IRA Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to create automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure that do not currently offer a retirement savings vehicle to their employees. Discussed S. 1558, the Keeping Our Social Security Promises Act, legislation to apply payroll taxes to remuneration and earnings from self-employment up to the contribution and benefit base and to remuneration in excess of $250,000. Provided an informational briefing on Social Security. S. 1876, Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers Act - Supported legislation to change the index used to calculate annual Social Security COLA's from the CPI-W to the CPI-E. H. R. 539, Preserving Our Promise to Seniors Act - Discussed legislation to make changes pertaining to Social Security, including the use of a new CPI-E index for COLA's, and to provide $250 relief payments to beneficiaries. H. R. 3630/Senate Substitute, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation containing an extension or expansion of the current temporary payroll tax holiday. S. 1917/1944, Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation containing an extension or expansion of the current temporary payroll tax holiday. S. 1931, Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act - Discussed legislation containing an extension or expansion of the current temporary payroll holiday. Discussed AARP's You've Earned A Say - A national conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare with AARP memnbers and all Americans. The goal of this effort is to ensure that Americans have a say in any debate about these programs. (no bill) S. 2252, the Rebuild America Act - Discussed the Social Security and Pensions portions of this wide-ranging legislation designed to "rebuild the American middle class by creating jobs, investing in our future, building opportunity for working families, and restoring balance to the tax code." Discussed various defined benefit/defined contribution pension reform proposals (no bill). Submitted written testimony to the Senate Banking Economic Policy Subcommittee for their March 28, 2012, hearing entitled "Retirement (in) security: Examining the Retirement Savings Deficit." Discussed the Department of Labor's proposed new fiduciary duty regulation with key staff of the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (no bill number). Discussed possible proposals to improve pension rights for participants and reform proposals to improve pension coverage and adequacy. ( no bill)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) Lobbied supplemental poverty measure with House and Senate staff. (no bill)
S. 163, Full Faith and Credit Act - Discussed AARP position on legislation and second degree amendment to the legislation. S.245, CAP Act of 2011 - Discussed our concerns and opposition to the legislation. H.Con.Res. 112 - Lobbied Congress against cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in the Super Committee debate and where savings could be found without harming beneficiaries.
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)
Discussed legislative intent with respect to Biologic drugs and exclusivity period.(no bill) Discussed importance of potential savings both to consumers and to the federal government of granting Secretarial Negotiating Authority to Secretary of HHS on Medicare Part D. (no bill) Discussed need for greater consumer safety protections both in OTC and prescription drugs. (no bill) Discussed need to end industry tactics like Pay for Delay which inappropriately extends patents with effect of keeping prices high for consumers and government. (no bill) Discussed need for doctors to get unbiased information on prescription pharmaceuticals through programs like academic detailing. (no bill) Discussed possible savings and better health care outcomes that could result from Medication Therapy Management. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality healthcare, expand access to long-term services and supports, and reduced prescription drug costs. Discussed greater affordability of generic versions of both generic and biologic drugs. S. 319, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation that establishes a framework for the safe, legal importation of lower-priced prescription drugs from abroad. S. 1206, Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed rebates in Medicare Part D as a cost savings measure in Medicare that does not harm beneficiaries. H. R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied on legislation to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Lobbied for this legislation preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug companies. S. 1886/H.R. 3468, Discussed counterfeit drug penalty enhancement. Discussed prescription drugs and medical device issues. Discussed prescription drug safety, drug shortage, and medical device safety, and related user fee legislation. S. 2193, the Ensuring Safe Medical Devices for Patients Act - Discussed legislation to include devices in the post-market risk identification and analysis system for prescription drugs and to expedite the implementation of the unique device identification system for medical devices. Discussed draft legislation to address the issue of whether generic drug manufacturers have a duty to include new warnings about potentially serious side effects on their labels as they become known. The bill would accomplish this by giving generic drug makers the same ability to update their labeling as currently exists for manufacturers of brand name drugs. (no bill)
Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed employer sponsored wellness programs. (no bill) Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. (no bill) Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans. (no bill) H. R. 1213, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. 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. (no bill) Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (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 concumer protection and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148).
Filing 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
Discussed reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and various proposals. (no bill) S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. H.R.2883/S. 1542, Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act - Discussed provisions supporting grandparents raising grandkids. S. 465, Senior Financial Empowerment Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 464, Elder Abuse in Later Life - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. H.R. 577, Elder Abuse Prevention Act - Continued advocacy to develop legislative and regulatory policy to protect seniors from abuse, exploitation and neglect. S. 1263/H.R. 112, Silver Alert Act - Discussed elder abuse issues.
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). Pub.Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care law that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care, reduce drug costs and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed transitional care demonstration program. Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. (PL. 111-148) Lobbied in support of draft legislation that would grant individuals whose COBRA has expired the same Medicare Part B enrollment rights as those who have group coverage. (no bill) S. 374, Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on Medicare coverage for in-patient psychiatric hospital services. 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. Discussed improving access to care for underserved population. (no bill) Discussed importance of maintaining low income subsididies and supports in Medicare. (no bill) Discussed the importance of coordinating services for those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid in order to ensure that beneficiaries receive all needed benefits but there is no duplication. (no bill) Discussed whether, and under what circumstances, managed care could effectively be used to provide benefits to dual eligible beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed implementation of Anti-Fraud Measures of Affordable Care Act (PL. 111-148), including coordination between HHS, DOJ and state Attorneys General. Discussed additional methods for fighting fraud and waste in Health Care. (no bill) Discussed Medigap and need for guaranteed issue for all populations and need to increase medical loss ratio. Discussed medicare physician payment issues. (no bill) Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill) H.R. 1654, Medicare Enrollment Protection Act - Lobbied for legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional opportunities to enroll in Medicare Part B. H.R. 978, To amend Title II of the Social Security Act - Lobbied against the use of the Social Security account number on Government-issued identification cards issued in connection with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP benefits and for other purposes. H.R. 1683, State Flexibility Act - Lobbied against H.R. 1683, a bill that would eliminate the Medicaid Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirement included as a part of the Affordable Care Act. S. 1206/H.R. 2190, The Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2011 - Discussed legislation to require prescription drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs provided to Medicare Part D low-income subsidy beneficiaries, including those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. S. 1251, Medicare and Medicaid Fighting Fraud and Abuse to Save Taxpayers' Dollars Act - Discussed support to curb waste and fraud from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. S. 1275, The Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act - Lobbied on legislation to prevent fraud and abuse within the federal health programs. S. 1206/H.R. 2190, The Medicare Drug Savings Act - Discussed legislation that would establish Medicaid drug rebates for the duals. Medicare physician reimbursement issues. (no bill) S. 365, Budget Control Act - Lobbied Congress against cuts to Medicare and Medicaid in the Super Committee debate and where savings could be found without harming beneficiaries. Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill) Discussed Medicare Physician Payment Reform. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Affordability. (no bill) Discussed Prescription Drug Shortages. (no bill) H.R. 3342, Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 - Lobbied to encourage state Medicaid programs to use safe, effective generic medications. H.R. 2576 - Discussion to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs. Discussed opposition to caps on dual eligibles; discussed managed care and dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed Senior Navigation and Planning Act. (no bill) Discussed no entitlement cuts press event. (no bill) Discussed focus groups on dual eligibles. (no bill) Discussed with CMS demonstration programs for dual eligibles and process related to the demonstrations, as well as other work of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office, invited staff to speak at meetings on Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS), Medicaid managed long-term services and supports, and state oversight of Medicaid managed care, discussed opposition to Florida medicaid waivers (including letter), inquired on status of a Medicaid waiver and questions regarding implementation of some Medicaid HCBS provisions, discussed workforce issues in relation to Innovation Center work, inquired re: status of 1115 waiver transparency regulations, shared information on family caregiver makeover events (education), discussed home and community setting issue in Medicaid, discussed focus groups on dual eligibles; comment letter on Medicaid Program Eligibility Changes under the Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148). Discussed Medicaid managed care and long-term services and supports broadly, discussed CLASS Program. Discussed Fair Labor Standards Act and companionship exemption. 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 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)
Pub. Law 111-148 and 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Discussed implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Discussed employer sponsored wellness programs. (no bill) Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. (no bill) Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans. (no bill) H. R. 1213, To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges - Sent letter in opposition to HR 1213 which would repeal the mandatory funding provided to states under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. 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. (no bill) Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. (no bill) Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. (no bill) S. 1599/H.R. 3070, H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2608, H.R. 2017, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees re funding for SSA Administration, Older americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Discussed legislation to make long-term care insurance available under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to improve consumer protections. (no bill)
Worked with Coalition to Influence Select Joint Budget Committee priorities. (no bill) Discussed debt ceiling and possible impact on Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. (no bill) S. 163, Full Faith and Credit Act - Discussed AARP position on legislation and second degree amendment to the legislation. S.245, CAP Act of 2011 - Discussed our concerns and opposition to the legislation. H.J. Res. 1/S.J. Res. 4 - Proposing a balanced budget to the Constitution - Discussed legislation. 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 the jurisdiction of the Labor-HHS Appropriations bill (H.R. 3055/S. 1599), Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H.R. 2434/S. 1573), Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 2112, S. 1573), Transportation-HUD (S.1596), Commerce-Justice-Science (H.R. 2596, S. 1572). H.R. 2434/S. 1573 - Financial Services & General Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied against language included in Subcommittee mark restricting funding of Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to $200 million and making new entity subject to appropriations. Sent letter to House Appropriations Committee leadership in opposition to cap and other changes to Dodd-Frank. S. 1599, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. H.Con. Res.34, H.R. 2560/S. 627/H.R. 2693/S. 365, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021 - Lobbied against House Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2012. S.Con. Res. 18, President's FY 2012 Budget Resolution - A concurrent resolution setting forth the President's budget request for the Unites States Government for fiscal year 2012, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021. Lobbied against the budget proposal that would result in cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. S.Con.Res. 21, A concurrent resolution setting forth the Congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021. Lobbied against the budget proposal that would result in cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. S. Con.Res. 20, A concurrent resolution setting forth the Congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2016. Lobbied against budget proposal that would result in cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. PL. 111-148, Discussed continued funding for Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions. S. 365, Budget Control Act - Lobbied Congress against cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in the Super Committee debate and where savings could be found without harming beneficiaries.
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. Worked with Coalitions to influence Super Budget Committee discussions on safety net public benefits
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)
Filing 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