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Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 2008
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S. 558). Reauthorization of Traumatic Brain Injury Act (S 793 & HR 1418).
To improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold used to determine whether a hospital or unit of a hospital is an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
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UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION via UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
2007 · mid_year · MA
Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799). Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS).
Source: Senate LDA
Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799).
To improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold used to determine whether a hospital or unit of a hospital is an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799). Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS).
Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Restoration of Americans w Disabilities Act (introduced on July 26, 2007 -- after the period covered by this report -- as HR 3195 and S 1881). Voter Confidence & Increased Accessibility Act of 2007 (H.R 811) and Vote Integrity & Verification Act of 2007 (S 559). Local Law Enforcement Hate Crime Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592).
Community Choice Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799). Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS).
Community Choice Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799).
Medicare Independent Living Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799). Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS).
Medicare Independent Living Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799).
Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 (HR 2895). Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007 (HR 1851 and HR 534). Inclusive Home Design Act (not yet introduced in 110th Congress). Request to HUD to submit code proposal for 2009 International Building Code to recognize effective date of Fair Housing Amendment Act Accessibility Guidelines in existing residential dwelling units and to establish federal advisory committee to update Fair Housing Act Accessibilty Guidelines.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare Program of certain medical mobility devices approved as class III medical devices.
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799). Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS).
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare Program of certain medical mobility devices approved as class III medical devices.
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799).
National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 (HR 2895). Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007 (HR 1851 and HR 534). Inclusive Home Design Act (not yet introduced in 110th Congress). Request to HUD to submit code proposal for 2009 International Building Code to recognize effective date of Fair Housing Amendment Act Accessibility Guidelines in existing residential dwelling units and to establish federal advisory committee to update Fair Housing Act Accessibilty Guidelines.
Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (HR 3043 and S 1710) & budget (SCR 21 & HCR99) -- especially Social Security Limit on Administrative Expenses. Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act of 2007 (S 1758 & HR 3001). Social Security disability determination process and efforts to reduce backlog, including Disability Service Improvement. Ticket to Work issues and work incentives proposals.
Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (HR 3043 and S 1710) & budget (SCR 21 & HCR99) -- especially Social Security Limit on Administrative Expenses. Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act of 2007 (S 1758 & HR 3001). Social Security disability determination process and efforts to reduce backlog, including Disability Service Improvement. Ticket to Work issues and work incentives proposals.
SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799). Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS).
SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799).
Rail Transit Security and Safety Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 (HR 2895). Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007 (HR 1851 and HR 534). Inclusive Home Design Act (not yet introduced in 110th Congress). Request to HUD to submit code proposal for 2009 International Building Code to recognize effective date of Fair Housing Amendment Act Accessibility Guidelines in existing residential dwelling units and to establish federal advisory committee to update Fair Housing Act Accessibilty Guidelines.
Protecting Communities from Power Line Abuse Act
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007, HR 810 and S 5.
Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Restoration of Americans w Disabilities Act (introduced on July 26, 2007 -- after the period covered by this report -- as HR 3195 and S 1881). Voter Confidence & Increased Accessibility Act of 2007 (H.R 811) and Vote Integrity & Verification Act of 2007 (S 559). Local Law Enforcement Hate Crime Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592).
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of certain medical mobility devices approved as class III medical devices.
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799). Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS).
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of certain medical mobility devices approved as class III medical devices.
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799).
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (HR 3043 and S 1710) & budget (SCR 21 & HCR99) -- especially Social Security Limit on Administrative Expenses. Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act of 2007 (S 1758 & HR 3001). Social Security disability determination process and efforts to reduce backlog, including Disability Service Improvement. Ticket to Work issues and work incentives proposals.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (HR 3043 and S 1710) & budget (SCR 21 & HCR99) -- especially Social Security Limit on Administrative Expenses. Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act of 2007 (S 1758 & HR 3001). Social Security disability determination process and efforts to reduce backlog, including Disability Service Improvement. Ticket to Work issues and work incentives proposals.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
FY 2008 Labor HHS Education Appropriations bills (HR 3043 and S 1710) and FY 2008 Labor HHS Education Budget (SCR 21 and HCR 99): overall funding levels, Social Security Limit on Administrative Expenses, Medicaid rehabilitation services option.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
FY 2008 Labor HHS Education Appropriations bills (HR 3043 and S 1710) and FY 2008 Labor HHS Education Budget (SCR 21 and HCR 99): overall funding levels, Social Security Limit on Administrative Expenses, Medicaid rehabilitation services option.
Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (HR 3043 and S 1710) & budget (SCR 21 & HCR99) -- especially Social Security Limit on Administrative Expenses. Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act of 2007 (S 1758 & HR 3001). Social Security disability determination process and efforts to reduce backlog, including Disability Service Improvement. Ticket to Work issues and work incentives proposals.
Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (HR 3043 and S 1710) & budget (SCR 21 & HCR99) -- especially Social Security Limit on Administrative Expenses. Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act of 2007 (S 1758 & HR 3001). Social Security disability determination process and efforts to reduce backlog, including Disability Service Improvement. Ticket to Work issues and work incentives proposals.
Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Restoration of Americans w Disabilities Act (introduced on July 26, 2007 -- after the period covered by this report -- as HR 3195 and S 1881). Voter Confidence & Increased Accessibility Act of 2007 (H.R 811) and Vote Integrity & Verification Act of 2007 (S 559). Local Law Enforcement Hate Crime Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592).
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799). Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS).
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799).
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007, HR 810 and S 5.
Preserving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799). Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS).
Preserving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799).
Mental Health Parity Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S. 558). Reauthorization of Traumatic Brain Injury Act (S 793 & HR 1418).
Vote Integrity and Verification Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Restoration of Americans w Disabilities Act (introduced on July 26, 2007 -- after the period covered by this report -- as HR 3195 and S 1881). Voter Confidence & Increased Accessibility Act of 2007 (H.R 811) and Vote Integrity & Verification Act of 2007 (S 559). Local Law Enforcement Hate Crime Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592).
Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 2008
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S. 558). Reauthorization of Traumatic Brain Injury Act (S 793 & HR 1418).
Community Choice Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799).
Community Choice Act of 2007
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799). Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS).
Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
National Technical Assistance Grants, National Internet Sited. Line Item Veto Act of 2006 S. 2381 and H.R. 4890 - all provisions. Transportation-Treasury-HUD appropriations and Continuing Resolutions for FY 2007 on Section 8 and public housing funding, preserving "one-for-one" replacement of lost units, allowing rents for project based vouchers to be used in connection with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, "Moving to Work" experiment, Section 8 housing voucher funding formula and rules for calculating rents in federally-assisted housing (also HR 5443) and changing housing inspection rules (also HR 5443). FY 2006 Supplemental Appropriation for Social Security Adminisration. FY 2007 Social Security Administration appropriations and Continuing Resolutions to increase funds for SSA administrative costs. FY 2007 Labor HHS Education Appropriations bill and Continuing Resolutions: overall funding levels, Assistive Technology Act, State Grants for Assistive Technology, Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT) program,
Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and coding and payment changes for coverage of mobility devices. Medicare Independent Lving Act of 2006, S. 3677 and HR 5938 - all provisions. Development of CMS Gainsharing Demonstrations. Lifespan Respite care Act, HR 3248 - all provisions. Medicare National Coverage Determination for the iBOT Mobility System Medicare "in the home restiction" for power mobility devices.
Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
Client: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION
H.R. 810, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005, all provisions. Rehabilitation and disability research provisions of National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006, S 403 and HR 6164
SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act
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Indexing of attorneys fees cap in SSI cases. Extension of SSI eligibility for refugees and asylees - S. 453 and HR 899 - all provisions. Responded to Social Security Advisory Board report "A Disability System for the 21st Century." Social Security issues: Social Security disability determination process. Social Security Admin FY 2007 Budget and Continuing Resolutions, and supplemental appropriation. Social Security Ticket to Work issues and work incentives proposals.
Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act
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S. 489, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act, all provisions Help America Vote Act Restoration of Americans with Disabilities Act, H.R. 6258
Arizona Water Settlements Act
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National Technical Assistance Grants, National Internet Sited. Line Item Veto Act of 2006 S. 2381 and H.R. 4890 - all provisions. Transportation-Treasury-HUD appropriations and Continuing Resolutions for FY 2007 on Section 8 and public housing funding, preserving "one-for-one" replacement of lost units, allowing rents for project based vouchers to be used in connection with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, "Moving to Work" experiment, Section 8 housing voucher funding formula and rules for calculating rents in federally-assisted housing (also HR 5443) and changing housing inspection rules (also HR 5443). FY 2006 Supplemental Appropriation for Social Security Adminisration. FY 2007 Social Security Administration appropriations and Continuing Resolutions to increase funds for SSA administrative costs. FY 2007 Labor HHS Education Appropriations bill and Continuing Resolutions: overall funding levels, Assistive Technology Act, State Grants for Assistive Technology, Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT) program,
Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (HR 3043 and S 1710) & budget (SCR 21 & HCR99) -- especially Social Security Limit on Administrative Expenses. Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act of 2007 (S 1758 & HR 3001). Social Security disability determination process and efforts to reduce backlog, including Disability Service Improvement. Ticket to Work issues and work incentives proposals.
FY 2008 Labor HHS Education Appropriations bills (HR 3043 and S 1710) and FY 2008 Labor HHS Education Budget (SCR 21 and HCR 99): overall funding levels, Social Security Limit on Administrative Expenses, Medicaid rehabilitation services option.
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2007 · mid_year · MM
Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS). Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799).
National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 (HR 2895). Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007 (HR 1851 and HR 534). Inclusive Home Design Act (not yet introduced in 110th Congress). Request to HUD to submit code proposal for 2009 International Building Code to recognize effective date of Fair Housing Amendment Act Accessibility Guidelines in existing residential dwelling units and to establish federal advisory committee to update Fair Housing Act Accessibilty Guidelines.
Submitted comments to the Access Board (Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board) in response to call for comments (72 FR 18179) to draft revisions to Americans w Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, Subparts A and B of 36 CFR Part 1192. Planning and execution of April 2007 National Taxi Dialogue in New York, sponsored by Federal Transit Administration.
Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S. 558). Reauthorization of Traumatic Brain Injury Act (S 793 & HR 1418).
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007, HR 810 and S 5.
Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (HR 3043 and S 1710) & budget (SCR 21 & HCR99) -- especially Social Security Limit on Administrative Expenses. Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act of 2007 (S 1758 & HR 3001). Social Security disability determination process and efforts to reduce backlog, including Disability Service Improvement. Ticket to Work issues and work incentives proposals.
Restoration of Americans w Disabilities Act (introduced on July 26, 2007 -- after the period covered by this report -- as HR 3195 and S 1881). Voter Confidence & Increased Accessibility Act of 2007 (H.R 811) and Vote Integrity & Verification Act of 2007 (S 559). Local Law Enforcement Hate Crime Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592).
FY 2008 Labor HHS Education Appropriations bills (HR 3043 and S 1710) and FY 2008 Labor HHS Education Budget (SCR 21 and HCR 99): overall funding levels, Social Security Limit on Administrative Expenses, Medicaid rehabilitation services option.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS)
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2006 · year_end · YY
Medicare Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and coding and payment changes for coverage of mobility devices. Medicare Independent Lving Act of 2006, S. 3677 and HR 5938 - all provisions. Development of CMS Gainsharing Demonstrations. Lifespan Respite care Act, HR 3248 - all provisions. Medicare National Coverage Determination for the iBOT Mobility System Medicare "in the home restiction" for power mobility devices.
National Technical Assistance Grants, National Internet Sited. Line Item Veto Act of 2006 S. 2381 and H.R. 4890 - all provisions. Transportation-Treasury-HUD appropriations and Continuing Resolutions for FY 2007 on Section 8 and public housing funding, preserving "one-for-one" replacement of lost units, allowing rents for project based vouchers to be used in connection with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, "Moving to Work" experiment, Section 8 housing voucher funding formula and rules for calculating rents in federally-assisted housing (also HR 5443) and changing housing inspection rules (also HR 5443). FY 2006 Supplemental Appropriation for Social Security Adminisration. FY 2007 Social Security Administration appropriations and Continuing Resolutions to increase funds for SSA administrative costs. FY 2007 Labor HHS Education Appropriations bill and Continuing Resolutions: overall funding levels, Assistive Technology Act, State Grants for Assistive Technology, Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT) program,
H.R. 810, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005, all provisions. Rehabilitation and disability research provisions of National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006, S 403 and HR 6164
Federal Transit Administration Docekt #FTA-2006-24037 Development and justification of New Freedom Program Planning of April 2007 National Accessible Taxi Dialogue in New York, sponsored by Federal Transit Administration
Indexing of attorneys fees cap in SSI cases. Extension of SSI eligibility for refugees and asylees - S. 453 and HR 899 - all provisions. Responded to Social Security Advisory Board report "A Disability System for the 21st Century." Social Security issues: Social Security disability determination process. Social Security Admin FY 2007 Budget and Continuing Resolutions, and supplemental appropriation. Social Security Ticket to Work issues and work incentives proposals.
HR 1441 - Inclusive Design Act
S. 489, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act, all provisions Help America Vote Act Restoration of Americans with Disabilities Act, H.R. 6258
S. 1955 Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization Act, all provisions. H.R. 2830, Pension Protection Act, Section 307 regarding subrogation.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)