mrs MELISSA SCHOOLEY

H.R. 3590, the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" - sections relating to Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, commercial health plans. H.R. 4872, the "Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act" amending H.R. 3590, the "Patient Protection Affordable Care Act" H.R. 4213, extension of expiring provisions, including Medicare SGR, extension of MA plans

H. Con Res. 85/ S. Con Res. 13 (Approved April 2). Provisions related to health care reform and Medicare advantage. HR1 - the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Approved Fe. 13. Provisions relating to health information technology and private health insurance. S. 391, the Health American Act. Provisions related to employer sponsored insurance and private health insurance plans. S. 330, the Medicare Pres. Drug Savings & Choice Act. Provisions relating to Medicare Part D plans.

Budget resolution (H Con Res. 85/S Con Res. 13) - Approved April 2. Provisions related to health care reform. Provisions related to Medicare Advantage policies. S. 391, the Healthy Americans Act. Provisions related to employer sponsored insurance and private health insurance. Senate Finance White Papers on Health Care Reform (April 28 paper on reducing costs/improving quality), (May 12 paper on Coverage Options). June 9, 2009 - Draft Senate HELP Committee Legislation, "Affordable Health Choices Act," Released 7/9/09 and then revised 7/14/09. Provisions relating to private market health care, insurance, Medicare Advantage. June 19, 2009 - Draft House Tri-Committee Legislation (later named "Affordable Health Choices Act" and later given bill number HR 3200). Provisions relating to private market health care, insurance, Medicare Advantage.

Provisions relating to private insurance market reforms, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Government Run plan, Health Insurance Exchange, and individual Coverage Requirements in the following bills: H.R. 3962, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" (approved by House on 11/7/2009, Senate 12/24/2009). S. 2796, "America's Health Future Act" (as approved by the Senate Finance Committee 10/13/2009); S.1769, "Affordable Health Choices Act" (as approved by the Senate HELP Committee.) H.R. 3200, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" (approved by the House Ways & Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, and Education and Labor Committee.)

H.R. 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act, as reported by the Ways & Means Committee on July 17, 2009, the Energy and Commerce Committee on July 31, 2009 and the Education and Labor Committee on July 17, 2009. All provisions relating to private health care insurance delivery, Medicare advantage, Medicaid managed care. S. 1679 - The Affordable Health Choices Act, from the Senate HELP Committee, as introduced by Senator Harkin on September 17, 2009. All provisions relating to private health care insurance delivery, Medicare advantage, Medicaid managed care. The Senate Finance Committee "America's Healthy Futures Act of 2009" as released by the Senate Finance Committee on October 2, 2009. All provisions relating to private health care insurance delivery, Medicare advantage, Medicaid managed care.

Budget resolution (H Con Res. 85/S Con Res. 13) - Approved April 2. Provisions related to health care reform. Provisions related to Medicare Advantage policies. S. 391, the Healthy Americans Act. Provisions related to employer sponsored insurance and private health insurance. Senate Finance White Papers on Health Care Reform (April 28 paper on reducing costs/improving quality), (May 12 paper on Coverage Options). June 9, 2009 - Draft Senate HELP Committee Legislation, "Affordable Health Choices Act," Released 7/9/09 and then revised 7/14/09. Provisions relating to private market health care, insurance, Medicare Advantage. June 19, 2009 - Draft House Tri-Committee Legislation (later named "Affordable Health Choices Act" and later given bill number HR 3200). Provisions relating to private market health care, insurance, Medicare Advantage.

H.R. 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act, as reported by the Ways & Means Committee on July 17, 2009, the Energy and Commerce Committee on July 31, 2009 and the Education and Labor Committee on July 17, 2009. All provisions relating to private health care insurance delivery, Medicare advantage, Medicaid managed care. S. 1679 - The Affordable Health Choices Act, from the Senate HELP Committee, as introduced by Senator Harkin on September 17, 2009. All provisions relating to private health care insurance delivery, Medicare advantage, Medicaid managed care. The Senate Finance Committee "America's Healthy Futures Act of 2009" as released by the Senate Finance Committee on October 2, 2009. All provisions relating to private health care insurance delivery, Medicare advantage, Medicaid managed care.

Provisions relating to private insurance market reforms, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Government Run plan, Health Insurance Exchange, and individual Coverage Requirements in the following bills: H.R. 3962, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" (approved by House on 11/7/2009, Senate 12/24/2009). S. 2796, "America's Health Future Act" (as approved by the Senate Finance Committee 10/13/2009); S.1769, "Affordable Health Choices Act" (as approved by the Senate HELP Committee.) H.R. 3200, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" (approved by the House Ways & Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, and Education and Labor Committee.)

Provisions relating to private insurance market reforms, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Government Run plan, Health Insurance Exchange, and individual Coverage Requirements in the following bills: H.R. 3962, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" (approved by House on 11/7/2009, Senate 12/24/2009). S. 2796, "America's Health Future Act" (as approved by the Senate Finance Committee 10/13/2009); S.1769, "Affordable Health Choices Act" (as approved by the Senate HELP Committee.) H.R. 3200, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" (approved by the House Ways & Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, and Education and Labor Committee.)

H. Con Res. 85/ S. Con Res. 13 (Approved April 2). Provisions related to health care reform and Medicare advantage. HR1 - the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Approved Fe. 13. Provisions relating to health information technology and private health insurance. S. 391, the Health American Act. Provisions related to employer sponsored insurance and private health insurance plans. S. 330, the Medicare Pres. Drug Savings & Choice Act. Provisions relating to Medicare Part D plans.

Budget resolution (H Con Res. 85/S Con Res. 13) - Approved April 2. Provisions related to health care reform. Provisions related to Medicare Advantage policies. S. 391, the Healthy Americans Act. Provisions related to employer sponsored insurance and private health insurance. Senate Finance White Papers on Health Care Reform (April 28 paper on reducing costs/improving quality), (May 12 paper on Coverage Options). June 9, 2009 - Draft Senate HELP Committee Legislation, "Affordable Health Choices Act," Released 7/9/09 and then revised 7/14/09. Provisions relating to private market health care, insurance, Medicare Advantage. June 19, 2009 - Draft House Tri-Committee Legislation (later named "Affordable Health Choices Act" and later given bill number HR 3200). Provisions relating to private market health care, insurance, Medicare Advantage.

H. Con Res. 85/ S. Con Res. 13 (Approved April 2). Provisions related to health care reform and Medicare advantage. HR1 - the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Approved Fe. 13. Provisions relating to health information technology and private health insurance. S. 391, the Health American Act. Provisions related to employer sponsored insurance and private health insurance plans. S. 330, the Medicare Pres. Drug Savings & Choice Act. Provisions relating to Medicare Part D plans.

Provisions relating to private insurance market reforms, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Government Run plan, Health Insurance Exchange, and individual Coverage Requirements in the following bills: H.R. 3962, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" (approved by House on 11/7/2009, Senate 12/24/2009). S. 2796, "America's Health Future Act" (as approved by the Senate Finance Committee 10/13/2009); S.1769, "Affordable Health Choices Act" (as approved by the Senate HELP Committee.) H.R. 3200, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act" (approved by the House Ways & Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, and Education and Labor Committee.)

HR 493, An act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 1424, An act to amend section 712 of the ERISA of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the IRC of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance abuse-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 3162, An act to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program. HR 4848, An act to extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits. HR 5613, A bill to extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. S 334, To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S 558, An act to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S 1883, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for standardized marketing requirements under the Medicare Advantage program and the Medicare prescription drug program and to provide for State certification prior to waiver of licensure requirements under the Medicare prescription drug program.

HR 493, An act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 1424, An act to amend section 712 of the ERISA of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the IRC of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance abuse-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 3162, An act to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program. HR 4848, An act to extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits. HR 5613, A bill to extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. S 334, To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S 558, An act to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S 1883, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for standardized marketing requirements under the Medicare Advantage program and the Medicare prescription drug program and to provide for State certification prior to waiver of licensure requirements under the Medicare prescription drug program.

Legislation to address statutory physician payment cut through payment cuts to Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. All provisions relating to Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Medicaid managed care. S.3118, the "Preserving Access to Medicare Act" and S.3101, the "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act". Ultimately becming H.R.6331, "the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008". Sections 103, 161-169, 181. H.R.5613, the "Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act," provisions affecting Medicaid managed care. S.358, H.R.493, the "Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act".

Legislation to address statutory physician payment cut through cuts to beneficiaries in MA program. All provisions relating to MA, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid managed care. H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. Sectons 103, 161-169, 181. H.R. 6388, Provisions relating to GAO request for data on MA and Part D programs. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communications through Health Care Technology Act. Provisions relating to privacy, tracking disclosures and notification of data breaches. S. 3335, the Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. (Although this legislation deals mostly with tax relief, we were interested in provisions attached to this bill relating to mental health parity, section 313).

Legislation to address statutory physician payment cut through payment cuts to Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. All provisions relating to Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Medicaid managed care. S.3118, the "Preserving Access to Medicare Act" and S.3101, the "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act". Ultimately becming H.R.6331, "the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008". Sections 103, 161-169, 181. H.R.5613, the "Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act," provisions affecting Medicaid managed care. S.358, H.R.493, the "Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act".

Legislation to address statutory physician payment cut through cuts to beneficiaries in MA program. All provisions relating to MA, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid managed care. H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. Sectons 103, 161-169, 181. H.R. 6388, Provisions relating to GAO request for data on MA and Part D programs. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communications through Health Care Technology Act. Provisions relating to privacy, tracking disclosures and notification of data breaches. S. 3335, the Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. (Although this legislation deals mostly with tax relief, we were interested in provisions attached to this bill relating to mental health parity, section 313).

Legislation to address statutory physician payment cut through cuts to beneficiaries in MA program. All provisions relating to MA, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid managed care. H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. Sectons 103, 161-169, 181. H.R. 6388, Provisions relating to GAO request for data on MA and Part D programs. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communications through Health Care Technology Act. Provisions relating to privacy, tracking disclosures and notification of data breaches. S. 3335, the Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. (Although this legislation deals mostly with tax relief, we were interested in provisions attached to this bill relating to mental health parity, section 313).

Legislation involving health care reform including S. 334, the Healthy Americans Act. Legislation impacting private sector health insurance plans. Review of proposals affecting the Medicare program and Medicare Advantage programs. (Review of legislation passed in previous reporting quarter including HR 6631, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Sections 103, 161-169, 181. Health care information technology proposals (no bill number yet) that will be included as part of an economic stimulus package.

HR 493, An act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 1424, An act to amend section 712 of the ERISA of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the IRC of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance abuse-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 3162, An act to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program. HR 4848, An act to extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits. HR 5613, A bill to extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. S 334, To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S 558, An act to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S 1883, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for standardized marketing requirements under the Medicare Advantage program and the Medicare prescription drug program and to provide for State certification prior to waiver of licensure requirements under the Medicare prescription drug program.

Legislation to address statutory physician payment cut through payment cuts to Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. All provisions relating to Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Medicaid managed care. S.3118, the "Preserving Access to Medicare Act" and S.3101, the "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act". Ultimately becming H.R.6331, "the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008". Sections 103, 161-169, 181. H.R.5613, the "Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act," provisions affecting Medicaid managed care. S.358, H.R.493, the "Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act".

Legislation to address statutory physician payment cut through payment cuts to Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. All provisions relating to Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Medicaid managed care. S.3118, the "Preserving Access to Medicare Act" and S.3101, the "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act". Ultimately becming H.R.6331, "the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008". Sections 103, 161-169, 181. H.R.5613, the "Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act," provisions affecting Medicaid managed care. S.358, H.R.493, the "Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act".

Legislation to address statutory physician payment cut through cuts to beneficiaries in MA program. All provisions relating to MA, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid managed care. H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. Sectons 103, 161-169, 181. H.R. 6388, Provisions relating to GAO request for data on MA and Part D programs. H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communications through Health Care Technology Act. Provisions relating to privacy, tracking disclosures and notification of data breaches. S. 3335, the Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008. (Although this legislation deals mostly with tax relief, we were interested in provisions attached to this bill relating to mental health parity, section 313).

Legislation involving health care reform including S. 334, the Healthy Americans Act. Legislation impacting private sector health insurance plans. Review of proposals affecting the Medicare program and Medicare Advantage programs. (Review of legislation passed in previous reporting quarter including HR 6631, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Sections 103, 161-169, 181. Health care information technology proposals (no bill number yet) that will be included as part of an economic stimulus package.

HR 493, An act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 1424, An act to amend section 712 of the ERISA of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the IRC of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance abuse-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 3162, An act to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program. HR 4848, An act to extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits. HR 5613, A bill to extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. S 334, To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S 558, An act to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S 1883, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for standardized marketing requirements under the Medicare Advantage program and the Medicare prescription drug program and to provide for State certification prior to waiver of licensure requirements under the Medicare prescription drug program.

Legislation to address statutory physician payment cut through payment cuts to Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. All provisions relating to Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Medicaid managed care. S.3118, the "Preserving Access to Medicare Act" and S.3101, the "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act". Ultimately becming H.R.6331, "the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008". Sections 103, 161-169, 181. H.R.5613, the "Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act," provisions affecting Medicaid managed care. S.358, H.R.493, the "Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act".

HR 493, An act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 1424, An act to amend section 712 of the ERISA of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the IRC of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance abuse-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 3162, An act to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program. HR 4848, An act to extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits. HR 5613, A bill to extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. S 334, To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S 558, An act to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S 1883, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for standardized marketing requirements under the Medicare Advantage program and the Medicare prescription drug program and to provide for State certification prior to waiver of licensure requirements under the Medicare prescription drug program.

HR 493, An act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 1424, An act to amend section 712 of the ERISA of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the IRC of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance abuse-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 3162, An act to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program. HR 4848, An act to extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits. HR 5613, A bill to extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. S 334, To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S 558, An act to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S 1883, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for standardized marketing requirements under the Medicare Advantage program and the Medicare prescription drug program and to provide for State certification prior to waiver of licensure requirements under the Medicare prescription drug program.

HR 493, An act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 1424, An act to amend section 712 of the ERISA of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the IRC of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance abuse-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 3162, An act to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program. HR 4848, An act to extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits. HR 5613, A bill to extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. S 334, To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S 558, An act to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S 1883, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for standardized marketing requirements under the Medicare Advantage program and the Medicare prescription drug program and to provide for State certification prior to waiver of licensure requirements under the Medicare prescription drug program.

HR 493, An act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 1424, An act to amend section 712 of the ERISA of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the IRC of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance abuse-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. HR 3162, An act to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program. HR 4848, An act to extend for one year parity in the application of certain limits to mental health benefits. HR 5613, A bill to extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009. S 334, To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S 558, An act to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. S 1883, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for standardized marketing requirements under the Medicare Advantage program and the Medicare prescription drug program and to provide for State certification prior to waiver of licensure requirements under the Medicare prescription drug program.