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Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) 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)
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Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) H.R.4050, Retirement Plan Simplication & Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R.4348/S.1813, Surface Transportation - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported addition of provisions to Revenue Provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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. 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) Briefed Congress on AARP's "You've Earned A Say"- A national conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare with AARP members and all Amerivcans. The goal of this effort is to ensure that Americans have a say in any debate about these programs. Provides Phase1 results and Phase 2 objectives. (no bill) Submitted a letter to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement for thsir April 18, 2012, hearing entitled "Document Fraud in Employment Authorization: How an E-Verify Requirement Can Help". (no bill) Discussed the 2012 Social Security Trustees Report. (no bill) Discussed Social Security's Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel (FSTA) with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their May 9, 2012, hearing on "the State of Social Security's Information Technology". (no bill) Discussed with GAO the current and future challenges faced by Social Security's Representative Payee program. GAO is undertaking the study to look at the history of the program, current and future challenges to managing the program, and other potential options for managing the program. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations of summary documents for 401(k) fee disclosure. (no bill) H.R. 4609, the Social Security Equality Act - Discussed bill which would authorize the treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to OASDI benefits. Letter sent to Congress expressing AARP's opposition to aditional extensions of the temporary payroll tax holiday. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations on the electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents and related potential or current legislation H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Discussed potential legislation regarding the Social Security Administration's process for closing field offices. (no bill) Discussed Social Security provisions contained within the Rivlin/Domenici Bipartisan Policy Center Debt Reduction Task Force plan as it pertained to the June 19 Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled "Confronting the Looming Fiscal Crisis". (no bill) H.R. 4050, Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R. 4348/S.1813, "MAP-21" Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported the addition of provisions to revenue provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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 and demonstrations and preventive health. H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act - Discussed this legislation with key Hill staff, particularly around the issue of electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents. Discussed Senator Harkin's July 27 report entitled "The Retirement Crisis and a Plan to Solve It," particularly regarding its recommendations for retirement system improvements in the United States. (no bill) 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) Discussed with key staff of the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration the issue of electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents. (no bill) Discussed with key staff of the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service their efforts regarding the March 2013 move away from paper checks to electronic benefit payments for all Social Security beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed the continuing work of the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service to move to electronic benefit payments for all Social Security beneficiaries with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their September 12, 2012, hearing on "the Direct Deposit of Social Security Benefits". (no bill)
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Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) Lobbied on preserving 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)
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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)
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) H.R.4050, Retirement Plan Simplication & Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R.4348/S.1813, Surface Transportation - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported addition of provisions to Revenue Provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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. 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) Lobbied Congress on AARP's "You've Earned A Say"- A national conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare with AARP members and all Amerivcans. The goal of this effort is to ensure that Americans have a say in any debate about these programs. Provides Phase1 results and Phase 2 objectives. (no bill) Submitted a letter to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement for thsir April 18, 2012, hearing entitled "Document Fraud in Employment Authorization: How an E-Verify Requirement Can Help". (no bill) Discussed the 2012 Social Security Trustees Report. (no bill) Discussed Social Security's Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel (FSTA) with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their May 9, 2012, hearing on "the State of Social Security's Information Technology". (no bill) Discussed with GAO the current and future challenges faced by Social Security's Representative Payee program. GAO is undertaking the study to look at the history of the program, current and future challenges to managing the program, and other potential options for managing the program. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations of summary documents for 401(k) fee disclosure. (no bill) H.R. 4609, the Social Security Equality Act - Discussed bill which would authorize the treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to OASDI benefits. Letter sent to Congress expressing AARP's opposition to aditional extensions of the temporary payroll tax holiday. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations on the electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents and related potential or current legislation H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Discussed potential legislation regarding the Social Security Administration's process for closing field offices. (no bill) Discussed Social Security provisions contained within the Rivlin/Domenici Bipartisan Policy Center Debt Reduction Task Force plan as it pertained to the June 19 Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled "Confronting the Looming Fiscal Crisis". (no bill) H.R. 4050, Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R. 4348/S.1813, "MAP-21" Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported the addition of provisions to revenue provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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 and demonstrations and preventive health.
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) H.R.4050, Retirement Plan Simplication & Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R.4348/S.1813, Surface Transportation - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported addition of provisions to Revenue Provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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. 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) Briefed Congress on AARP's "You've Earned A Say"- A national conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare with AARP members and all Amerivcans. The goal of this effort is to ensure that Americans have a say in any debate about these programs. Provides Phase1 results and Phase 2 objectives. (no bill) Submitted a letter to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement for thsir April 18, 2012, hearing entitled "Document Fraud in Employment Authorization: How an E-Verify Requirement Can Help". (no bill) Discussed the 2012 Social Security Trustees Report. (no bill) Discussed Social Security's Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel (FSTA) with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their May 9, 2012, hearing on "the State of Social Security's Information Technology". (no bill) Discussed with GAO the current and future challenges faced by Social Security's Representative Payee program. GAO is undertaking the study to look at the history of the program, current and future challenges to managing the program, and other potential options for managing the program. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations of summary documents for 401(k) fee disclosure. (no bill) H.R. 4609, the Social Security Equality Act - Discussed bill which would authorize the treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to OASDI benefits. Letter sent to Congress expressing AARP's opposition to aditional extensions of the temporary payroll tax holiday. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations on the electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents and related potential or current legislation H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Discussed potential legislation regarding the Social Security Administration's process for closing field offices. (no bill) Discussed Social Security provisions contained within the Rivlin/Domenici Bipartisan Policy Center Debt Reduction Task Force plan as it pertained to the June 19 Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled "Confronting the Looming Fiscal Crisis". (no bill) H.R. 4050, Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R. 4348/S.1813, "MAP-21" Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported the addition of provisions to revenue provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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 and demonstrations and preventive health. H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act - Discussed this legislation with key Hill staff, particularly around the issue of electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents. Discussed Senator Harkin's July 27 report entitled "The Retirement Crisis and a Plan to Solve It," particularly regarding its recommendations for retirement system improvements in the United States. (no bill) 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) Discussed with key staff of the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration the issue of electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents. (no bill) Discussed with key staff of the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service their efforts regarding the March 2013 move away from paper checks to electronic benefit payments for all Social Security beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed the continuing work of the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service to move to electronic benefit payments for all Social Security beneficiaries with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their September 12, 2012, hearing on "the Direct Deposit of Social Security Benefits". (no bill)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) H.R.4050, Retirement Plan Simplication & Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R.4348/S.1813, Surface Transportation - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported addition of provisions to Revenue Provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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. 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) Lobbied Congress on AARP's "You've Earned A Say"- A national conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare with AARP members and all Amerivcans. The goal of this effort is to ensure that Americans have a say in any debate about these programs. Provides Phase1 results and Phase 2 objectives. (no bill) Submitted a letter to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement for thsir April 18, 2012, hearing entitled "Document Fraud in Employment Authorization: How an E-Verify Requirement Can Help". (no bill) Discussed the 2012 Social Security Trustees Report. (no bill) Discussed Social Security's Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel (FSTA) with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their May 9, 2012, hearing on "the State of Social Security's Information Technology". (no bill) Discussed with GAO the current and future challenges faced by Social Security's Representative Payee program. GAO is undertaking the study to look at the history of the program, current and future challenges to managing the program, and other potential options for managing the program. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations of summary documents for 401(k) fee disclosure. (no bill) H.R. 4609, the Social Security Equality Act - Discussed bill which would authorize the treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to OASDI benefits. Letter sent to Congress expressing AARP's opposition to aditional extensions of the temporary payroll tax holiday. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations on the electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents and related potential or current legislation H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Discussed potential legislation regarding the Social Security Administration's process for closing field offices. (no bill) Discussed Social Security provisions contained within the Rivlin/Domenici Bipartisan Policy Center Debt Reduction Task Force plan as it pertained to the June 19 Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled "Confronting the Looming Fiscal Crisis". (no bill) H.R. 4050, Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R. 4348/S.1813, "MAP-21" Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported the addition of provisions to revenue provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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 and demonstrations and preventive health.
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) H.R.4050, Retirement Plan Simplication & Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R.4348/S.1813, Surface Transportation - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported addition of provisions to Revenue Provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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. 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) Briefed Congress on AARP's "You've Earned A Say"- A national conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare with AARP members and all Amerivcans. The goal of this effort is to ensure that Americans have a say in any debate about these programs. Provides Phase1 results and Phase 2 objectives. (no bill) Submitted a letter to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement for thsir April 18, 2012, hearing entitled "Document Fraud in Employment Authorization: How an E-Verify Requirement Can Help". (no bill) Discussed the 2012 Social Security Trustees Report. (no bill) Discussed Social Security's Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel (FSTA) with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their May 9, 2012, hearing on "the State of Social Security's Information Technology". (no bill) Discussed with GAO the current and future challenges faced by Social Security's Representative Payee program. GAO is undertaking the study to look at the history of the program, current and future challenges to managing the program, and other potential options for managing the program. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations of summary documents for 401(k) fee disclosure. (no bill) H.R. 4609, the Social Security Equality Act - Discussed bill which would authorize the treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to OASDI benefits. Letter sent to Congress expressing AARP's opposition to aditional extensions of the temporary payroll tax holiday. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations on the electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents and related potential or current legislation H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Discussed potential legislation regarding the Social Security Administration's process for closing field offices. (no bill) Discussed Social Security provisions contained within the Rivlin/Domenici Bipartisan Policy Center Debt Reduction Task Force plan as it pertained to the June 19 Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled "Confronting the Looming Fiscal Crisis". (no bill) H.R. 4050, Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R. 4348/S.1813, "MAP-21" Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported the addition of provisions to revenue provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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 and demonstrations and preventive health. H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act - Discussed this legislation with key Hill staff, particularly around the issue of electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents. Discussed Senator Harkin's July 27 report entitled "The Retirement Crisis and a Plan to Solve It," particularly regarding its recommendations for retirement system improvements in the United States. (no bill) 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) Discussed with key staff of the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration the issue of electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents. (no bill) Discussed with key staff of the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service their efforts regarding the March 2013 move away from paper checks to electronic benefit payments for all Social Security beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed the continuing work of the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service to move to electronic benefit payments for all Social Security beneficiaries with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their September 12, 2012, hearing on "the Direct Deposit of Social Security Benefits". (no bill)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) H.R.4050, Retirement Plan Simplication & Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R.4348/S.1813, Surface Transportation - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported addition of provisions to Revenue Provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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. 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) Briefed Congress on AARP's "You've Earned A Say"- A national conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare with AARP members and all Amerivcans. The goal of this effort is to ensure that Americans have a say in any debate about these programs. Provides Phase1 results and Phase 2 objectives. (no bill) Submitted a letter to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement for thsir April 18, 2012, hearing entitled "Document Fraud in Employment Authorization: How an E-Verify Requirement Can Help". (no bill) Discussed the 2012 Social Security Trustees Report. (no bill) Discussed Social Security's Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel (FSTA) with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their May 9, 2012, hearing on "the State of Social Security's Information Technology". (no bill) Discussed with GAO the current and future challenges faced by Social Security's Representative Payee program. GAO is undertaking the study to look at the history of the program, current and future challenges to managing the program, and other potential options for managing the program. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations of summary documents for 401(k) fee disclosure. (no bill) H.R. 4609, the Social Security Equality Act - Discussed bill which would authorize the treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to OASDI benefits. Letter sent to Congress expressing AARP's opposition to aditional extensions of the temporary payroll tax holiday. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations on the electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents and related potential or current legislation H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Discussed potential legislation regarding the Social Security Administration's process for closing field offices. (no bill) Discussed Social Security provisions contained within the Rivlin/Domenici Bipartisan Policy Center Debt Reduction Task Force plan as it pertained to the June 19 Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled "Confronting the Looming Fiscal Crisis". (no bill) H.R. 4050, Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R. 4348/S.1813, "MAP-21" Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported the addition of provisions to revenue provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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 and demonstrations and preventive health. H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act - Discussed this legislation with key Hill staff, particularly around the issue of electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents. Discussed Senator Harkin's July 27 report entitled "The Retirement Crisis and a Plan to Solve It," particularly regarding its recommendations for retirement system improvements in the United States. (no bill) 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) Discussed with key staff of the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration the issue of electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents. (no bill) Discussed with key staff of the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service their efforts regarding the March 2013 move away from paper checks to electronic benefit payments for all Social Security beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed the continuing work of the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service to move to electronic benefit payments for all Social Security beneficiaries with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their September 12, 2012, hearing on "the Direct Deposit of Social Security Benefits". (no bill)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) H.R.4050, Retirement Plan Simplication & Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R.4348/S.1813, Surface Transportation - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported addition of provisions to Revenue Provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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. 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) Lobbied Congress on AARP's "You've Earned A Say"- A national conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare with AARP members and all Amerivcans. The goal of this effort is to ensure that Americans have a say in any debate about these programs. Provides Phase1 results and Phase 2 objectives. (no bill) Submitted a letter to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement for thsir April 18, 2012, hearing entitled "Document Fraud in Employment Authorization: How an E-Verify Requirement Can Help". (no bill) Discussed the 2012 Social Security Trustees Report. (no bill) Discussed Social Security's Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel (FSTA) with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their May 9, 2012, hearing on "the State of Social Security's Information Technology". (no bill) Discussed with GAO the current and future challenges faced by Social Security's Representative Payee program. GAO is undertaking the study to look at the history of the program, current and future challenges to managing the program, and other potential options for managing the program. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations of summary documents for 401(k) fee disclosure. (no bill) H.R. 4609, the Social Security Equality Act - Discussed bill which would authorize the treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to OASDI benefits. Letter sent to Congress expressing AARP's opposition to aditional extensions of the temporary payroll tax holiday. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations on the electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents and related potential or current legislation H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Discussed potential legislation regarding the Social Security Administration's process for closing field offices. (no bill) Discussed Social Security provisions contained within the Rivlin/Domenici Bipartisan Policy Center Debt Reduction Task Force plan as it pertained to the June 19 Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled "Confronting the Looming Fiscal Crisis". (no bill) H.R. 4050, Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R. 4348/S.1813, "MAP-21" Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported the addition of provisions to revenue provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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 and demonstrations and preventive health.
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) H.R.4050, Retirement Plan Simplication & Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R.4348/S.1813, Surface Transportation - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported addition of provisions to Revenue Provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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. 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) Briefed Congress on AARP's "You've Earned A Say"- A national conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare with AARP members and all Amerivcans. The goal of this effort is to ensure that Americans have a say in any debate about these programs. Provides Phase1 results and Phase 2 objectives. (no bill) Submitted a letter to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement for thsir April 18, 2012, hearing entitled "Document Fraud in Employment Authorization: How an E-Verify Requirement Can Help". (no bill) Discussed the 2012 Social Security Trustees Report. (no bill) Discussed Social Security's Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel (FSTA) with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their May 9, 2012, hearing on "the State of Social Security's Information Technology". (no bill) Discussed with GAO the current and future challenges faced by Social Security's Representative Payee program. GAO is undertaking the study to look at the history of the program, current and future challenges to managing the program, and other potential options for managing the program. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations of summary documents for 401(k) fee disclosure. (no bill) H.R. 4609, the Social Security Equality Act - Discussed bill which would authorize the treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to OASDI benefits. Letter sent to Congress expressing AARP's opposition to aditional extensions of the temporary payroll tax holiday. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations on the electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents and related potential or current legislation H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Discussed potential legislation regarding the Social Security Administration's process for closing field offices. (no bill) Discussed Social Security provisions contained within the Rivlin/Domenici Bipartisan Policy Center Debt Reduction Task Force plan as it pertained to the June 19 Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled "Confronting the Looming Fiscal Crisis". (no bill) H.R. 4050, Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R. 4348/S.1813, "MAP-21" Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported the addition of provisions to revenue provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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 and demonstrations and preventive health. H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act - Discussed this legislation with key Hill staff, particularly around the issue of electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents. Discussed Senator Harkin's July 27 report entitled "The Retirement Crisis and a Plan to Solve It," particularly regarding its recommendations for retirement system improvements in the United States. (no bill) 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) Discussed with key staff of the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration the issue of electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents. (no bill) Discussed with key staff of the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service their efforts regarding the March 2013 move away from paper checks to electronic benefit payments for all Social Security beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed the continuing work of the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service to move to electronic benefit payments for all Social Security beneficiaries with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their September 12, 2012, hearing on "the Direct Deposit of Social Security Benefits". (no bill)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) H.R.4050, Retirement Plan Simplication & Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R.4348/S.1813, Surface Transportation - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported addition of provisions to Revenue Provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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. 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) Lobbied Congress on AARP's "You've Earned A Say"- A national conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare with AARP members and all Amerivcans. The goal of this effort is to ensure that Americans have a say in any debate about these programs. Provides Phase1 results and Phase 2 objectives. (no bill) Submitted a letter to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement for thsir April 18, 2012, hearing entitled "Document Fraud in Employment Authorization: How an E-Verify Requirement Can Help". (no bill) Discussed the 2012 Social Security Trustees Report. (no bill) Discussed Social Security's Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel (FSTA) with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their May 9, 2012, hearing on "the State of Social Security's Information Technology". (no bill) Discussed with GAO the current and future challenges faced by Social Security's Representative Payee program. GAO is undertaking the study to look at the history of the program, current and future challenges to managing the program, and other potential options for managing the program. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations of summary documents for 401(k) fee disclosure. (no bill) H.R. 4609, the Social Security Equality Act - Discussed bill which would authorize the treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to OASDI benefits. Letter sent to Congress expressing AARP's opposition to aditional extensions of the temporary payroll tax holiday. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations on the electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents and related potential or current legislation H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Discussed potential legislation regarding the Social Security Administration's process for closing field offices. (no bill) Discussed Social Security provisions contained within the Rivlin/Domenici Bipartisan Policy Center Debt Reduction Task Force plan as it pertained to the June 19 Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled "Confronting the Looming Fiscal Crisis". (no bill) H.R. 4050, Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R. 4348/S.1813, "MAP-21" Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported the addition of provisions to revenue provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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 and demonstrations and preventive health.
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)
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
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.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013
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)
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 demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) H.R.4050, Retirement Plan Simplication & Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R.4348/S.1813, Surface Transportation - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported addition of provisions to Revenue Provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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. 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) Briefed Congress on AARP's "You've Earned A Say"- A national conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare with AARP members and all Amerivcans. The goal of this effort is to ensure that Americans have a say in any debate about these programs. Provides Phase1 results and Phase 2 objectives. (no bill) Submitted a letter to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement for thsir April 18, 2012, hearing entitled "Document Fraud in Employment Authorization: How an E-Verify Requirement Can Help". (no bill) Discussed the 2012 Social Security Trustees Report. (no bill) Discussed Social Security's Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel (FSTA) with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their May 9, 2012, hearing on "the State of Social Security's Information Technology". (no bill) Discussed with GAO the current and future challenges faced by Social Security's Representative Payee program. GAO is undertaking the study to look at the history of the program, current and future challenges to managing the program, and other potential options for managing the program. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations of summary documents for 401(k) fee disclosure. (no bill) H.R. 4609, the Social Security Equality Act - Discussed bill which would authorize the treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to OASDI benefits. Letter sent to Congress expressing AARP's opposition to aditional extensions of the temporary payroll tax holiday. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations on the electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents and related potential or current legislation H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Discussed potential legislation regarding the Social Security Administration's process for closing field offices. (no bill) Discussed Social Security provisions contained within the Rivlin/Domenici Bipartisan Policy Center Debt Reduction Task Force plan as it pertained to the June 19 Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled "Confronting the Looming Fiscal Crisis". (no bill) H.R. 4050, Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R. 4348/S.1813, "MAP-21" Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported the addition of provisions to revenue provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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 and demonstrations and preventive health. H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act - Discussed this legislation with key Hill staff, particularly around the issue of electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents. Discussed Senator Harkin's July 27 report entitled "The Retirement Crisis and a Plan to Solve It," particularly regarding its recommendations for retirement system improvements in the United States. (no bill) 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) Discussed with key staff of the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration the issue of electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents. (no bill) Discussed with key staff of the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service their efforts regarding the March 2013 move away from paper checks to electronic benefit payments for all Social Security beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed the continuing work of the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service to move to electronic benefit payments for all Social Security beneficiaries with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their September 12, 2012, hearing on "the Direct Deposit of Social Security Benefits". (no bill)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) H.R.4050, Retirement Plan Simplication & Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R.4348/S.1813, Surface Transportation - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported addition of provisions to Revenue Provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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. 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) Lobbied Congress on AARP's "You've Earned A Say"- A national conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare with AARP members and all Amerivcans. The goal of this effort is to ensure that Americans have a say in any debate about these programs. Provides Phase1 results and Phase 2 objectives. (no bill) Submitted a letter to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement for thsir April 18, 2012, hearing entitled "Document Fraud in Employment Authorization: How an E-Verify Requirement Can Help". (no bill) Discussed the 2012 Social Security Trustees Report. (no bill) Discussed Social Security's Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel (FSTA) with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their May 9, 2012, hearing on "the State of Social Security's Information Technology". (no bill) Discussed with GAO the current and future challenges faced by Social Security's Representative Payee program. GAO is undertaking the study to look at the history of the program, current and future challenges to managing the program, and other potential options for managing the program. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations of summary documents for 401(k) fee disclosure. (no bill) H.R. 4609, the Social Security Equality Act - Discussed bill which would authorize the treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to OASDI benefits. Letter sent to Congress expressing AARP's opposition to aditional extensions of the temporary payroll tax holiday. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations on the electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents and related potential or current legislation H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Discussed potential legislation regarding the Social Security Administration's process for closing field offices. (no bill) Discussed Social Security provisions contained within the Rivlin/Domenici Bipartisan Policy Center Debt Reduction Task Force plan as it pertained to the June 19 Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled "Confronting the Looming Fiscal Crisis". (no bill) H.R. 4050, Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R. 4348/S.1813, "MAP-21" Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported the addition of provisions to revenue provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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 and demonstrations and preventive health.
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
H.R. 1058, the Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2011 - Submitted letter of support to the original cosponsors of the Seniors' Tax Simplification Act. This legislation would allow older tax filers to file a short tax form, similar to the 1040EZ, that includes income from Social Security.
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)
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 opposition to Medicaid cuts. (no bill) 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. H.J.Res. 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Lobbied for funding for 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. H.R. 978 - Lobbied in support of legislation to preclude the use of Social Security numbers on government issued identification cards. 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. 2267/S. 227, The Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act - Discussed the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act that recognizes and authorizes nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse-midwives and physician assistants as eligible health care professionals who can order home health services under Medicare. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Endorsed legislation to count a period of observation status in a hospital exceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day in-patient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility serivices under medicare. 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.
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). 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 opposition to Medicaid cuts. (no bill) 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. H.J.Res. 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Lobbied for funding for 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. H.R. 978 - Lobbied in support of legislation to preclude the use of Social Security numbers on government issued identification cards. 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. 2267/S. 227, The Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act - Discussed the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act that recognizes and authorizes nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse-midwives and physician assistants as eligible health care professionals who can order home health services under Medicare. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Endorsed legislation to count a period of observation status in a hospital exceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day in-patient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility serivices under medicare. 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.
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. S. 1599 (no House bill), H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017, H.J.Res. 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Lobbied for funding for Medicaid, SSA, Older Americans Act supportive service, nutrition and family caregiver programs, LIHEAP, CLASS, and helath care delivery reform and Affordable Care Act implementation. 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. H.R. 978 - Lobbied in support of legislation to preclude the use of Social Security numbers on government issued identification cards. 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 debt ceiling debate. Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill)
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)
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. S. 1599 (no House bill), H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017, H.J.Res. 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Lobbied for funding for Medicaid, SSA, Older Americans Act supportive service, nutrition and family caregiver programs, LIHEAP, CLASS, and helath care delivery reform and Affordable Care Act implementation. 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. H.R. 978 - Lobbied in support of legislation to preclude the use of Social Security numbers on government issued identification cards. 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 debt ceiling debate. Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill)
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 opposition to Medicaid cuts. (no bill) 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. H.J.Res. 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Lobbied for funding for 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. H.R. 978 - Lobbied in support of legislation to preclude the use of Social Security numbers on government issued identification cards. 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. 2267/S. 227, The Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act - Discussed the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act that recognizes and authorizes nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse-midwives and physician assistants as eligible health care professionals who can order home health services under Medicare. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Endorsed legislation to count a period of observation status in a hospital exceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day in-patient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility serivices under medicare. 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.
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)
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. S. 1599 (no House bill), H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017, H.J.Res. 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Lobbied for funding for Medicaid, SSA, Older Americans Act supportive service, nutrition and family caregiver programs, LIHEAP, CLASS, and helath care delivery reform and Affordable Care Act implementation. 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. H.R. 978 - Lobbied in support of legislation to preclude the use of Social Security numbers on government issued identification cards. 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 debt ceiling debate. Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) Discussed concerns about cutting Social Security benefits as a way of addressing the nation's current budget deficits. (no bill) H.J. Res. 44, H. J. Res. 79, H.R. 2068, H. R. 2017, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for Medicaid SSA, Older Americans Act supportive services, nutrition and family caregiver programs, LIHEAP, CLASS, and healthcare delivery reform and Affordable Care Act implementation. Discussed automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. (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. Submitted written testimony to the Senate Finance Committee for July 26 hearing on the inclusion of Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security in deficit reduction conversations. (no bill) S. 1557, 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. Lobbied Congress on excluding cuts to Social Security from the deficit reduction package being developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. (no bill) Submitted a written statement to the Department of Labor's ERISA Advisory Council's Working Group's hearing on Hedge Funds and Private Equity Investments on August 31, 2011. (no bill) Submitted written testimony to the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee for their July 8, 2011, hearing on Social Security's Finances. (no bill) 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.
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) 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)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of legislation to provide a hearing aid tax credit to individuals. (no bill) Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed medical loss ratio. (no bill) Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies.
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)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). 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 opposition to Medicaid cuts. (no bill) 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. H.J.Res. 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Lobbied for funding for 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. H.R. 978 - Lobbied in support of legislation to preclude the use of Social Security numbers on government issued identification cards. 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. 2267/S. 227, The Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act - Discussed the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act that recognizes and authorizes nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse-midwives and physician assistants as eligible health care professionals who can order home health services under Medicare. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Endorsed legislation to count a period of observation status in a hospital exceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day in-patient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility serivices under medicare. 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.
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. S. 1599 (no House bill), H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017, H.J.Res. 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Lobbied for funding for Medicaid, SSA, Older Americans Act supportive service, nutrition and family caregiver programs, LIHEAP, CLASS, and helath care delivery reform and Affordable Care Act implementation. 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. H.R. 978 - Lobbied in support of legislation to preclude the use of Social Security numbers on government issued identification cards. 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 debt ceiling debate. Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill)
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)
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 opposition to Medicaid cuts. (no bill) 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. H.J.Res. 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Lobbied for funding for 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. H.R. 978 - Lobbied in support of legislation to preclude the use of Social Security numbers on government issued identification cards. 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. 2267/S. 227, The Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act - Discussed the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act that recognizes and authorizes nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse-midwives and physician assistants as eligible health care professionals who can order home health services under Medicare. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Endorsed legislation to count a period of observation status in a hospital exceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day in-patient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility serivices under medicare. 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.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012
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. H. R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Sent letter in support of Richardson floor amendment to H.R. 2112 (H. Amdt. 434) to increase CSFP funding. 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 debt ceiling debate.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012
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.
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. H. R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Sent letter in support of Richardson floor amendment to H.R. 2112 (H. Amdt. 434) to increase CSFP funding. 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 debt ceiling debate.
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.
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.
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)
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
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.
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)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (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. 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, 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. Lobbied Congress on excluding cuts to Social Security from the deficit reduction package being developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. (no bill) 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.
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.
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)
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)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
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.
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. H. R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Sent letter in support of Richardson floor amendment to H.R. 2112 (H. Amdt. 434) to increase CSFP funding. 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 debt ceiling debate.
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)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (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. 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, 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. Lobbied Congress on excluding cuts to Social Security from the deficit reduction package being developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. (no bill) 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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (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. 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, 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. Lobbied Congress on excluding cuts to Social Security from the deficit reduction package being developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. (no bill) 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 demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (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. 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, 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. Lobbied Congress on excluding cuts to Social Security from the deficit reduction package being developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. (no bill) 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.
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of legislation to provide a hearing aid tax credit to individuals. (no bill) Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed medical loss ratio. (no bill) Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies.
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. H.R. 63, Long Term Care Insurance Reform Act of 2011 - Lobbied for legislation that improves consumer protections and provides better information regarding private long-term care insurance policies. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act of 2011- Discussed legislation that would improve consumer protections and provide better information regarding private Long-Term care insurance policies. Discussed employer sponsored wellness programs. Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans.
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) 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)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) Discussed concerns about cutting Social Security benefits as a way of addressing the nation's current budget deficits. (no bill) H.J. Res. 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for Medicaid. Discussed automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. (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. Submitted written testimony to the Senate Finance Committee for 5/4 and 5/10 hearings on the inclusion of Social Security in deficit reduction conversations. (no bill) Submitted written testimony to the House Education and Workforce HELP Subcommittee for a 6/14 hearing on the challenges facing pension plan sponsors, workers and retirees. (no bill)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) Discussed concerns about cutting Social Security benefits as a way of addressing the nation's current budget deficits. (no bill) H.J. Res. 44, H.J. Res. 48, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, FY 2011 - Lobbied for increased funding of SSA Administrative expenses to reduce disability claim backlog and improve customer service. Discussed automatic indivudual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. (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.
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (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. 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, 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. Lobbied Congress on excluding cuts to Social Security from the deficit reduction package being developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. (no bill) 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 demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) Discussed concerns about cutting Social Security benefits as a way of addressing the nation's current budget deficits. (no bill) H.J. Res. 44, H. J. Res. 79, H.R. 2068, H. R. 2017, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for Medicaid SSA, Older Americans Act supportive services, nutrition and family caregiver programs, LIHEAP, CLASS, and healthcare delivery reform and Affordable Care Act implementation. Discussed automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. (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. Submitted written testimony to the Senate Finance Committee for July 26 hearing on the inclusion of Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security in deficit reduction conversations. (no bill) S. 1557, 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. Lobbied Congress on excluding cuts to Social Security from the deficit reduction package being developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. (no bill) Submitted a written statement to the Department of Labor's ERISA Advisory Council's Working Group's hearing on Hedge Funds and Private Equity Investments on August 31, 2011. (no bill) Submitted written testimony to the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee for their July 8, 2011, hearing on Social Security's Finances. (no bill) 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.
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 demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) H.R.4050, Retirement Plan Simplication & Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R.4348/S.1813, Surface Transportation - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported addition of provisions to Revenue Provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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. 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) Lobbied Congress on AARP's "You've Earned A Say"- A national conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare with AARP members and all Amerivcans. The goal of this effort is to ensure that Americans have a say in any debate about these programs. Provides Phase1 results and Phase 2 objectives. (no bill) Submitted a letter to the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement for thsir April 18, 2012, hearing entitled "Document Fraud in Employment Authorization: How an E-Verify Requirement Can Help". (no bill) Discussed the 2012 Social Security Trustees Report. (no bill) Discussed Social Security's Future Systems Technology Advisory Panel (FSTA) with House Ways and Means Committee's Social Security Subcommittee's majority staff for their May 9, 2012, hearing on "the State of Social Security's Information Technology". (no bill) Discussed with GAO the current and future challenges faced by Social Security's Representative Payee program. GAO is undertaking the study to look at the history of the program, current and future challenges to managing the program, and other potential options for managing the program. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations of summary documents for 401(k) fee disclosure. (no bill) H.R. 4609, the Social Security Equality Act - Discussed bill which would authorize the treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to OASDI benefits. Letter sent to Congress expressing AARP's opposition to aditional extensions of the temporary payroll tax holiday. (no bill) Discussed pending DOL regulations on the electronic disclosure of ERISA-covered pension plan documents and related potential or current legislation H.R. 4050, the Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act. Discussed potential legislation regarding the Social Security Administration's process for closing field offices. (no bill) Discussed Social Security provisions contained within the Rivlin/Domenici Bipartisan Policy Center Debt Reduction Task Force plan as it pertained to the June 19 Senate Finance Committee hearing entitled "Confronting the Looming Fiscal Crisis". (no bill) H.R. 4050, Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2012 - Discussed concerns regarding expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. Sent letter to DOL urging caution on any expansion of electronic disclosures of pension documents and notices. H.R. 4348/S.1813, "MAP-21" Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Supported the addition of provisions to revenue provisions section to improve protections for pension participants. 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 and demonstrations and preventive health.
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)
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.
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (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. 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, 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. Lobbied Congress on excluding cuts to Social Security from the deficit reduction package being developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. (no bill) 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.
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.
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
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
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 Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). 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. S. 1599 (no House bill), H.J. Res. 79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017, H.J.Res. 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Lobbied for funding for Medicaid, SSA, Older Americans Act supportive service, nutrition and family caregiver programs, LIHEAP, CLASS, and helath care delivery reform and Affordable Care Act implementation. 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. H.R. 978 - Lobbied in support of legislation to preclude the use of Social Security numbers on government issued identification cards. 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 debt ceiling debate. Discussed Medicare Graduate Nursing Education pilot design. (no bill)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) Discussed concerns about cutting Social Security benefits as a way of addressing the nation's current budget deficits. (no bill) H.J. Res. 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for Medicaid. Discussed automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. (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. Submitted written testimony to the Senate Finance Committee for 5/4 and 5/10 hearings on the inclusion of Social Security in deficit reduction conversations. (no bill) Submitted written testimony to the House Education and Workforce HELP Subcommittee for a 6/14 hearing on the challenges facing pension plan sponsors, workers and retirees. (no bill)
H.J. Res. 44, H.J. Res. 48, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly. H. R. 1, Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act FY 2011 - Lobbied for adequate funding for OAA, EJA, CSFP, SCSEP, CNCS, SNAP. Discussions on Administration's position on the debt ceiling and possible impact on 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. Discussed draft budgetary legislation on Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. (no bill)
H.R. 1058, the Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2011 - Submitted letter of support to the original cosponsors of the Seniors' Tax Simplification Act. This legislation would allow older tax filers to file a short tax form, similar to the 1040EZ, that includes income from Social Security.
H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation and implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care law which makes improvements, such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and implementation of certain provisions. H.R. 4757/S.3078 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act - Discussed bill that would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a uniform process for the review of potentially unreasonable increases in rates for health insurance coverage, including premiums.
S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act - Lobbied for inclusion of emergency food assistance, SSA and CMS program integrity activity and other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011. Transportation HUD Appropriations (no bill) - Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Section 202 senior housing program. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J. Res. 101, H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
H.R.3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of and on implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). S.1569/H.R.3185, Medicare Graduate Nursing Education Act - Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population. S. 623/HR 1558, Pre-existing Condition Patient Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would prohibit insurers from denying health insurance or delaying coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. H.R. 2778, Health Equity and Accountability through Research Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would address racial and ethnic disparities in care. S. 979/HR 2360, Small Business Health Options Programs Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable and accessible. S.1213, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would create a public-private partnership to conduct and disseminate comparative effectiveness research. S. 726/H.R. 1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life Saving Medicines - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R. 3090, Health Equity and Accountability Act - Discussed need to end racial and ethnic disparities in care. S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for healthcare services, research and training involving NIH, AHRQ, CMS, HRSA, HHS and AOA. H.R. 3082, H.R. 3081, H.J. Res.101, H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care law which makes improvements such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and implementation of some provisions. H.R. 5364, Special Care Dentistry Act - Discussed bill that would require states to provide oral health coverage for aged, blind,or disabled individuals through a separate state adult dental program, with 100% federal match. H.R. 4213, American Workers, State and Business Relief Act/American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for extension of UI, COBRA, FMAP, and SGR. H.R. 3081, Continuing Resolution, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, various health care, employment, aging services and nutrition programs. H.R. 4224, Together We Care Act - Bill creates a three-year pilot program to train public housing residents to provide covered home-based health services. H.R. 5853, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act - Bill requires review and approval by law prior to collection of premiums under the CLASS program, to require notice to individuals prior to enrollment, and to require termination of the program in the event of actuarial unsoundness, and for other purposes. S. 2814, Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2010 - Bill recognizes and authorizes nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse-midwives and physician assistants as eligible health care professionals who can order home health services under Medicare. H.R. 4993, Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2010 - Bill recognizes and authorizes nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse-midwives and physician assistants as eligible health care professionals who can order home health services under Medicare.
H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation and implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care law which makes improvements, such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and implementation of certain provisions. H.R. 4757/S.3078 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act - Discussed bill that would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a uniform process for the review of potentially unreasonable increases in rates for health insurance coverage, including premiums.
S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act - Lobbied for inclusion of emergency food assistance, SSA and CMS program integrity activity and other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011. Transportation HUD Appropriations (no bill) - Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Section 202 senior housing program. H.R. 3081, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
S.525/H.R.1298/S.1232, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a system of safe importation of prescription drugs from abroad. S.726/H.R.1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for the approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R.1706, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and for other purposes. S. 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market,and for other purposes. S.515/H.R.1260/S.610, Patent Reform Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would amend federal patent law to rewrite provisions concerning the conditions for patentability. Specifically, AARP weighed in on the inequitable conduct provisions of the legislation. S. 301, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide for disclosure of gifts given by pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to physicians. S.1315, Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Amendment/H.R.3777 Drug Price Competition Act - Lobbied to expand the definition of "first applicant" under such Act to allow a generic drug manufacturer that is currently considered an applicant subsequent to a brand-name manufacturer's 180-day exclusivity period to qualify as a first applicant for purposes of filing an abbreviated application for a new drug. Requires such applicant ot submit a substantially complete application that contains and lawfully maintains a certification for such drug. H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of and implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of and implementation of health care law which makes improvements, such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regular, and consolidation of agencies. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. (no bill) H.R. 529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Department of Justice. Discussed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections for borrowers of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. (no bill)
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) S. 434, Empowerment at Home Act (includes caregiver tax credit) - Discussed tax credits for caregivers. H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation.
Discussed AARP's 2010 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment.
Discussed AARP criteria for a federal role in the regulation of insurance.(no bill) H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act/S.1796, America's Healthy Future Act - Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health ending rating by health condition or any proxy, insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit establishing CLASS program or other transitional care provisions in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation which makes improvements, such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Discussed AARP criteria for a federal role in the regulation of insurance.(no bill) H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act, America's Healthy Future Act (no Senate bill) - Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health ending rating by health condition or any proxy, insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit establishing CLASS program or other transitional care provisions in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare. Discussed support for the inclusion of Puerto Rico and the territories in the proposed Health Insurance Exchange, increasing medicaid funds to Puerto Rico seniors in Medicare Part B. (no bill) Discussed support for the inclusion of Puerto Rico and the territories in the proposed Health Insurance Exchange, increasing Medicaid funds to Puerto Rico and the territories, and the auto-enrollment of Puerto Rico seniors in Medicare Part B. (no bill)
H.R.1256, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Supported prescription drug reimportation amendment. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, such as affordable and accessible quality healthcare with a focus on the 50-64 year old population. (no bill) Discussed healthcare reform and issues around the public plan option (no bill). S.1569/H.R.3185 Medicare Graduate Nursing Education Act - Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population. (no bill) S. 623/HR 1558, Pre-existing Condition Patient Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would prohibit insurers from denying health insurance or delaying coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. H.R. 2778, Health Equity and Accountability through Research Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would address racial and ethnic disparities in care. S. 979/HR 2360, Small Business Health Options Programs Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable and accessible. H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act, America's Healthy Future Act (no Senate bill) - Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health insurance industry, ending rating by health condition or any proxy, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit or other transitional care provisions in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare, establishing CLASS program. S.1213 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would create a public-private partnership to conduct and disseminate comparative effectiveness research. S. 726/H.R. 1427 Promoting Innovation and Access to Life Saving Medicines - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R. 3090 Health Equity and Accountability Act - Discussed need to end racial and ethnic disparities in care. H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for healthcare services, research and training involving NIH, AHRQ, CMS, HRSA, HHS and AOA. H.J. Res. 64, Third Continuing Resolution, FY 2010; not enacted - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. H.R. 3326, Division B, Defense Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for SNAP participation changes, extension of unemployment benefits and COBRA eligibility, delay in cuts to Medicar physician payments. H.R. 2996, Division, Interior Appropriations bill - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847 , "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments. Senate Amendment 2989 to H.R.3590 - Discussed AARP's support of/lobbied for provisions in health care reform that directly impact Puerto Rico and the territories including; inclusion of Puerto Rico and the territories in the proposed Health Insurance Exchange, increasing Medicaid funds to Puerto Rico and the territories (with eventual removal of a cap), and the auto-enrollment of Puerto Rico seniors in Medicare Part B. Discussed support for the inclusion of Puerto Rico and the territories in the proposed Health Insurance Exchange, incresing Medicaid funds to Puerto Rico and the territories, and the auto-enrollment of Puerto Rico seniors in Medicare Part B. (no bill)
H.R.1388/S.277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act-Implementation and funding discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R.2847 Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997/S. 1406 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. Also lobbied for FDA report on bioequalency of generic brand epilepsy drugs. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. Also lobbied for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage credit subsidy. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution.
Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010-Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies with bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed legislation.
H.R.1388/S.277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act-Implementation and funding discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R.2847 Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997/S. 1406 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. Also lobbied for FDA report on bioequalency of generic brand epilepsy drugs. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. Also lobbied for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage credit subsidy. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution.
H.R.1256, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Supported prescription drug reimportation amendment. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, such as affordable and accessible quality healthcare with a focus on the 50-64 year old population. (no bill) Discussed healthcare reform and issues around the public plan option (no bill). Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population. (no bill) S. 623/HR 1558, Pre-existing Condition Patient Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would prohibit insurers from denying health insurance or delaying coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. H.R. 2778, Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would address racial and ethnic disparities in care. S. 979/HR 2360, Small Business Health Options Programs Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable and accessible. S.702/H.R.2096 Long Term Care Affordability and Security Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. Discussed update on staff work on a proposal for a LTC social insurance program. (no bill) Discussed various end-of-life issues including advance directives, patient wishes and patient and provider education; orders for life-sustaining treatment, etc. (no bill) S.979 Small Business Health Options Program Act - Lobbied in support of legislation.
Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure (no bill)
H.R.1159, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme-Contacted Congressman's Meek's office to explore support of a bill that offers some relief to victims of Ponzi schemes. Lobbied for reintroduction of auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees (no bill). Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Met with DPC staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 5o million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Met with the Vice-President's staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed Social Security options that are preferred by AARP to educate members with inquiries.
S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact to discuss proposed LIHEAP reauthorization legislation to create equity and modify distribution formula for program that assists elderly and low income individuals with paying utility bills. S 3186 Warm in Winter, Cool in Summer Act of 2008 - Contact made to pass additional FY08 funds on legislation that assists elderly and low income with paying utility bills. HR 6078 Green Act of 2008 - Contact established to follow legislation supporting energy efficient mortgages.
HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of legislation. S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low-income individuals with paying utility bills. S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending.(no bill) HR 6941/S 3636 The Measuring American Poverty Act of 2008 - Lobbied to create modern measures of poverty accurately.
S 2337/HR 3363 - Discussion of and support for Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections. S 1070/HR 1783 Elder Justice Act/S 1577 Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 - Support for both pieces of legislation, strategy for how they might both move forward this year, bill markup, background for score on S.1577. S 2708 Caring for an Aging America Act of 2008 - Provisions related to increasing the number of professionals trained in geriatrics or gerontology, etc., providing input on legislation and encouraging offices to cosponsor the bill. Discussed draft legislation to make changes to Medicaid HCBS, including the Medicaid state plan option, spousal impoverishment, Medicaid Transformation Grants, etc. S 3230 Empowered at Home Act - Lobbied to adjust budget neutrality requirement in waivers to include costs in both Medicare and Medicaid. HR 7110/S 3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for FMAP funding. HR 5613 Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 - Supported this legislation, particularly provisions related to placing a moratorium on seven harmful Medicaid regulations. HR 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act - Discussed need to strengthen low-income programs by raising asset limits and streamlining rules, and to keep premiums affordable for all beneficiaries, and promote e-prescriptions in medicare. S 2408/HR 4296 Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-Meds) Act of 2007- Supported provisions related to requiring e-prescribing in Medicare Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. S 2641 Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act - Lobbied in support of the bill and to increase co-sponsors; criminal background checks for LTC employees; nursing home quality and proposed five star rating system cms; poor performing nursing homes, family caregiving initiative, nursing home compliance guidelines, Home Health CAHPS, LTC Partnership Program (under Medicaid data reporting requirements), status of Nursing Home Value Based Purchasing Demonstration, Prepare to Care for use in innovative employer caregiving programs satellite broadcast, LTC Quality Alliance. HR 2642 - Lobbied for inclusion of Medicaid Regulation Moratoriam in Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2008, and on supplemental appropriations bill. To build support and obtain sponsors for Medicaid Family Caregiver Assessment Demonstration proposal (no Bill). S 2838/HR 6126 - Lobbied to support the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act and oppose amendments to weaken the bill. Discussion and input on legislation to improve the health/LTC workforce and support family caregivers (no bill). Advance directives and end-of-life care, education of the public about these issues, portability, and other issues relating to advance directives (no bill). S 1577- Support for Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act (S 1577) and marking up the bill; provided feedback and in testimony. HR 7114/S3613 Independence at Home Act/Chronic Care Coordination - Feedback on and support for legislation to provide chronic care coordination services to certain Medicare beneficiaries. S 1102 Part D Equity for Low-Income Seniors Act of 2007- Support for Medicare premium protection and modifications to Medicare Savings Programs/Part D Low-Income Subsidy. S. 3118 Preserving Access to Medicare Act - Lobbied in opposition to Grassley-McConnell bill - All provisions related to beneficiary access and Medicare improvements, including e-prescribing. S 3101- Urged support of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 to help improve Medicare. Green Houses and culture change in LTC facilities, person centered care and medical homes - testimony and input on draft bill - no bill number. Lobbied for appeal notices for Medicare beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage plans (no bill). S 1102 Part D Equity for Low-Income Services - Lobbied for legislation to increase Medicare Part D LIS. HR 1536 Prescription Coverage Now Act - Lobbied for legislation to increase Medicare Part D LIS asset limits. HR 5702 End-of-Life Care Advance Directive Promotion Act - Discussed ideas for end-of-life care legislation and how to help ensure patient wishes are respected; Advance Directive Promotion Act. Provided feedback on draft legislation regarding physician orders for life sustaining treatment. S.334 - Discussed long-term care broadly and including it in health care reform, including the Healthy Americans Act. Discussed voting in LTC facilities, such as nursing homes, current status and law on the issue (no bill). S 3327 - Provided input and support for the Empowered at Home Act to make improvements in Medicaid HCBS; LTC insurance tax incentives and consumer protection improvements and a caregiver tax credit. Invitations and information about a solutions forum on balancing of state LTC systems. HR 3363/S 2337 - Discussed consumer protections for LTC insurance, premium increases and claims denials, support for family caregivers including assessment, consumer complaints and support for the LTC Affordability and Security Act. HR 6033 - Discussed provisions of Home-Based Health Services Job Training and Caregiving Act. H.Con.Res 133 - Provided input on and support for new LTC Awareness Week resolution. LTC - General discussion of LTC, home and community based services, family caregiving, chronic care, workforce, quality and financing options.(no bill) CMS - Lobbied on the Medicare Medical Home Demo implementation.
HR 3548 - Provisions related to detering predatory lending practices and helping to protect older homeowners from foreclosure. HR 5818 - Lobbied to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. S 2636 - All provisions in Title IV related to allowing bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences; lobbied the bill to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. HR 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007- Provisions related to allowing judges to modify the terms of mortages in bankruptcy to reduce foreclosures. S. 2684 Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2008 - Provisions related to stabilizing the funding formula for Section 8 Vouchers to provide more affordable housing options for our members and their families. HR 5758/S. 2490 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protection Act - Supported passage of this bill and House companion bill to better prevent reverse mortgage borrowers from fraud and abuse. HR 1852/S 2338 FHA Modernization Act of 2007- Lobbied to expand the FHA-insured reverse mortgage program while limiting origination fees charged by lenders. HR 3221 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Lobbied to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure and to expand FHA reverse mortgage programs. HR 6076 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Lobbied for a foreclosure deferral to help members workout loans in default or refinance into new loans. Lobbied for affordable housing assistance spending.
S 2795 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage. Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance. S 334 - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill and possible Senate hearing with staff. Stakeholder meeting on health care quality. HR 3701/S 845 - Lobbied for all provisions to direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct public and professional education, research, and demonstration grants to prevent falls among the elderly. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security - the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness, nursing education, NIH research, and other similar accounts. Prepared LHHS Subcommittee FY 2009 request letter asking for funding of SSA Admin., respite care programs, supportive services and nutrition programs, energy assistance, drug and medical research and falls prevention. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, and how AARP could be helpful in vetting such proposals with its members. Expressed concern about proposed regulation regarding reduction of annual reassignment of LIS population in Part D. HR 3800/S 1693 - Strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. S 2408/HR 4296 - Supported this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not.
Nursing home quality; discussion of provisions (civil monetary penalties and Special Focus Facilities) in nursing home transparency, accountability, and quality bill (Senate). Advance directives and end-of-life care: discussed efforts to educate Medicare beneficiaries about advance directives; discussed, negotiated, and provided input on legislation regarding advance directives under Medicare and Medicaid; portability of advance directives, and public education around advance directives. Special Focus Facilities and disclosure of these facilities; criminal background checks for LTC employees; nursing home quality; poor performing nursing homes, family caregiving, nursing home compliance guidelines, Real Choice Systems Change Grants and family caregiver assessments, Home Health CAHPS, LTC Partnership Program (under Medicaid), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (AoA), health care and the uninsured - steps HHS is taking to address this, Medicare Medical Adult Day Care Demonstration. HR 3001 - Shared and discusssed actuarial analysis of the CLASS Act. S 2337/HR 3363 - Discusssed support for Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections. S 1070.S 1577 - Support for both pieces of legislation and strategy for how they might both move forward this year. S 1340 - Discussed a demonstration version of this Medicare chronic care coordination and geriatric assessment bill. HR 1758 - Discussions on bill, including actuarial analysis, provisions and strategy on the bill. S 2708 - Increase the number of professionals trained in geriatrics or gerontology, etc., providing input on legislation and encouraging offices to cosponsor the bill. Discussed draft legislation to make changes to Medicaid HCBS, including the Medicaid state plan option, spousal impoverishment, Medicaid Transformation Grants, etc. HR 1174/S 1174 - Discussed with sponsors' staff potential endorsement of this legislation to require hospitals to report infection rates.
LONG TERM CARE (SENATE) - Senate, nursing home quality: discussion of provisions (civil monetary penalties and Special Focus Facilities) in nursing home transparency, accountability, and quality bill LONG TERM CARE (HOUSE) - Advance directives and end-of-life care: discussed efforts to educate Medicare beneficiaries about advance directives; discussed, negotiated and provided input on legislation regarding advance directives under Medicare and Medicaid, portability of advance directives, and public education around advance directives LONG TERM CARE (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - Special Focus Facilities and disclosure of these facilities; criminal background checks for LTC employees; nursing home quality, poor performing nursing homes, family caregiving, nursing home compliance guidance, Real Choice Systems Change Grants and family caregiver assessments, Home Health CAHPS, LTC Partnership Program (under Medicaid), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (AoA), health care and the uninsured steps HHS is taking to address this, Medicare Medical Adult Day Care Demonstration LONG TERM CARE (SENATE) - Senate, nursing home quality: discussion of provisions (civil monetary penalties and Special Focus Facilities) in nursing home transparency, accountability, and quality bill LONG TERM CARE (HOUSE) - Advance directives and end-of-life care: discussed efforts to educate Medicare beneficiaries about advance directives; discussed, negotiated and provided input on legislation regarding advance directives under Medicare and Medicaid, portability of advance directives, and public education around advance directives LONG TERM CARE HR 3001 - CLASS Act shared and discussed actuarial analysis of the CLASS Act, a bill to create a public insurance program for long-term services and supports LONG TERM CARE HR 3363 - Discussed support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections; focused consumer protections LONG TERM CARE S 1070/S 1577 - Elder Justice Act (S. 1070) and Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act (S. 1577): support for both pieces of legislation and strategy for how they might both move forward this year LONG TERM CARE S 1340 - Geriatric Assessment and Chronic Care Coordination Act, discussed a demonstration version of this Medicare chronic care coordination and geriatric assessment bill LONG TERM CARE S 1758 - CLASS ACT - discussions on Class Act, including actuarial analysis, provisions and strategy on the bill. Bill would create a public long-term care financing program. LONG TERM CARE S 2337 - Discussion of and support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections. LONG TERM CARE S 2337/HR 3363 (SENATE) - Discussion of and support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections LONG TERM CARE S 2708 - Caring for an Aging America Act, a health and long-term care workforce bill to increase the number of professionals trained in geriatrics or gerontology, etc., providing input on legislation and encouraging offices to cosponsor the bill LONG TERM CARE (HOUSE) - Advance directives and end-of-life care: discussed efforts to educate Medicare beneficiaries about advance directives; discussed, negotiated and provided input on legislation regarding advance directives under Medicare and Medicaid, portability of advance directives, and public education around advance directives LONG TERM CARE (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - Special Focus Facilities and disclosure of these facilities; criminal background checks for LTC employees; nursing home quality, poor performing nursing homes, family caregiving, nursing home compliance guidance, Real Choice Systems Change Grants and family caregiver assessments, Home Health CAHPS, LTC Partnership Program (under Medicaid), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (AoA), health care and the uninsured steps HHS is taking to address this, Medicare Medical Adult Day Care Demonstration LONG TERM CARE HR 3001 - CLASS Act shared and discussed actuarial analysis of the CLASS Act, a bill to create a public insurance program for long-term services and supports LONG TERM CARE HR 3363 - Discussed support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections; focused consumer protections LONG TERM CARE S 1070/S 1577 - Elder Justice Act (S. 1070) and Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act (S. 1577): support for both pieces of legislation and strategy for how they might both move forward this year LONG TERM CARE S 1340 - Geriatric Assessment and Chronic Care Coordination Act, discussed a demonstration version of this Medicare chronic care coordination and geriatric assessment bill LONG TERM CARE S 1758 - CLASS ACT - discussions on Class Act, including actuarial analysis, provisions and strategy on the bill. Bill would create a public long-term care financing program. LONG TERM CARE S 2337 - Discussion of and support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections. LONG TERM CARE S 2337/HR 3363 (SENATE) - Discussion of and support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections LONG TERM CARE S 2708 - Caring for an Aging America Act, a health and long-term care workforce bill to increase the number of professionals trained in geriatrics or gerontology, etc., providing input on legislation and encouraging offices to cosponsor the bill LONG TERM CARE (HOUSE) - Advance directives and end-of-life care: discussed efforts to educate Medicare beneficiaries about advance directives; discussed, negotiated and provided input on legislation regarding advance directives under Medicare and Medicaid, portability of advance directives, and public education around advance directives LONG TERM CARE (SENATE) - Senate, nursing home quality: discussion of provisions (civil monetary penalties and Special Focus Facilities) in nursing home transparency, accountability, and quality bill LONG TERM CARE (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - Special Focus Facilities and disclosure of these facilities; criminal background checks for LTC employees; nursing home quality, poor performing nursing homes, family caregiving, nursing home compliance guidance, Real Choice Systems Change Grants and family caregiver assessments, Home Health CAHPS, LTC Partnership Program (under Medicaid), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (AoA), health care and the uninsured steps HHS is taking to address this, Medicare Medical Adult Day Care Demonstration LONG TERM CARE HR 3001 - CLASS Act shared and discussed actuarial analysis of the CLASS Act, a bill to create a public insurance program for long-term services and supports LONG TERM CARE HR 3363 - Discussed support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections; focused consumer protections LONG TERM CARE S 1070/S 1577 - Elder Justice Act (S. 1070) and Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act (S. 1577): support for both pieces of legislation and strategy for how they might both move forward this year LONG TERM CARE S 1758 - CLASS ACT - discussions on Class Act, including actuarial analysis, provisions and strategy on the bill. Bill would create a public long-term care financing program. LONG TERM CARE S 2337/HR 3363 (SENATE) - Discussion of and support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections LONG TERM CARE S 1340 - Geriatric Assessment and Chronic Care Coordination Act, discussed a demonstration version of this Medicare chronic care coordination and geriatric assessment bill LONG TERM CARE S 2337 - Discussion of and support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections. LONG TERM CARE (HOUSE) - Advance directives and end-of-life care: discussed efforts to educate Medicare beneficiaries about advance directives; discussed, negotiated and provided input on legislation regarding advance directives under Medicare and Medicaid, portability of advance directives, and public education around advance directives LONG TERM CARE (SENATE) - Senate, nursing home quality: discussion of provisions (civil monetary penalties and Special Focus Facilities) in nursing home transparency, accountability, and quality bill LONG TERM CARE (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - Special Focus Facilities and disclosure of these facilities; criminal background checks for LTC employees; nursing home quality, poor performing nursing homes, family caregiving, nursing home compliance guidance, Real Choice Systems Change Grants and family caregiver assessments, Home Health CAHPS, LTC Partnership Program (under Medicaid), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (AoA), health care and the uninsured steps HHS is taking to address this, Medicare Medical Adult Day Care Demonstration LONG TERM CARE HR 3001 - CLASS Act shared and discussed actuarial analysis of the CLASS Act, a bill to create a public insurance program for long-term services and supports LONG TERM CARE HR 3363 - Discussed support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections; focused consumer protections LONG TERM CARE S 1758 - CLASS ACT - discussions on Class Act, including actuarial analysis, provisions and strategy on the bill. Bill would create a public long-term care financing program. LONG TERM CARE S 2337/HR 3363 (SENATE) - Discussion of and support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections LONG TERM CARE S 1340 - Geriatric Assessment and Chronic Care Coordination Act, discussed a demonstration version of this Medicare chronic care coordination and geriatric assessment bill LONG TERM CARE S 2337 - Discussion of and support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections. LONG TERM CARE S 2708 - Caring for an Aging America Act, a health and long-term care workforce bill to increase the number of professionals trained in geriatrics or gerontology, etc., providing input on legislation and encouraging offices to cosponsor the bill LONG TERM CARE S 1070/S 1577 - Elder Justice Act (S. 1070) and Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act (S. 1577): support for both pieces of legislation and strategy for how they might both move forward this year MEDICAID (HOUSE) - Lobbied to adjust budget neutrality requirement in waivers to include costs in both Medicare and Medicaid. MEDICAID (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - Filed comment letters on proposed regulations involving cost sharing and flexibility in benefit packages. MEDICAID (SENATE) - Discussed draft legislation to make changes to Medicaid HCBS, including the Medicaid state plan option, spousal impoverishment, Medicaid Transformation Grants, etc. MEDICAID HR 1174 - S1174 Health Hospitals Act discussed with sponsors staff potential endorsement of this legislation to require hospitals to report infection rates. MEDICAID HR 5140 (SENATE) - Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 supported provisions providing rebates to older Americans who do not file income taxes, and potential for adding provisions to temporarily increase federal funding to state Medicaid programs. MEDICAID HR 5613 - Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act support this legislation that places a moratorium on harmful Medicaid regulations. MEDICAID (HOUSE) - Lobbied to adjust budget neutrality requirement in waivers to include costs in both Medicare and Medicaid. MEDICAID (SENATE) - Discussed draft legislation to make changes to Medicaid HCBS, including the Medicaid state plan option, spousal impoverishment, Medicaid Transformation Grants, etc. MEDICAID (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - Filed comment letters on proposed regulations involving cost sharing and flexibility in benefit packages. MEDICAID HR 1174 - S1174 Health Hospitals Act discussed with sponsors staff potential endorsement of this legislation to require hospitals to report infection rates. MEDICAID HR 5140 (SENATE) - Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 supported provisions providing rebates to older Americans who do not file income taxes, and potential for adding provisions to temporarily increase federal funding to state Medicaid programs MEDICAID HR 5613 - Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act support this legislation that places a moratorium on harmful Medicaid regulations. MEDICAID (HOUSE) - Lobbied to adjust budget neutrality requirement in waivers to include costs in both Medicare and Medicaid. MEDICAID (SENATE) - Discussed draft legislation to make changes to Medicaid HCBS, including the Medicaid state plan option, spousal impoverishment, Medicaid Transformation Grants, etc. MEDICAID (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - Filed comment letters on proposed regulations involving cost sharing and flexibility in benefit packages. MEDICAID HR 1174 - S1174 Health Hospitals Act discussed with sponsors staff potential endorsement of this legislation to require hospitals to report infection rates. MEDICAID HR 5140 (SENATE) - Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 supported provisions providing rebates to older Americans who do not file income taxes, and potential for adding provisions to temporarily increase federal funding to state Medicaid programs MEDICAID HR 5613 - Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act support this legislation that places a moratorium on harmful Medicaid regulations. MEDICAID (HOUSE) - Lobbied to adjust budget neutrality requirement in waivers to include costs in both Medicare and Medicaid. MEDICAID (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - Filed comment letters on proposed regulations involving cost sharing and flexibility in benefit packages MEDICAID HR 1174 - S1174 Health Hospitals Act discussed with sponsors staff potential endorsement of this legislation to require hospitals to report infection rates. MEDICAID HR 5140 (SENATE) - Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 supported provisions providing rebates to older Americans who do not file income taxes, and potential for adding provisions to temporarily increase federal funding to state Medicaid programs MEDICAID HR 5613 - Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act support this legislation that places a moratorium on harmful Medicaid regulations. MEDICAID (SENATE) - Discussed draft legislation to make changes to Medicaid HCBS, including the Medicaid state plan option, spousal impoverishment, Medicaid Transformation Grants, etc. MEDICAID (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - Medicaid Personal Assistance Services State Plan option discussion of comment letter sending and receipt MEDICARE (SENATE) - Senate Medicare package--AARP advocated for part B premium protection and asset test improvement. MEDICARE (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - Discussed need to strengthen low-income programs by raising asset limits and streamlining rules, and to keep premiums affordable for all beneficiaries. MEDICARE (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) HR 3363 - Support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections. MEDICARE S.2408 (HOUSE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. MEDICARE S.2408 (SENATE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. MEDICARE (SENATE) - Senate Medicare package--AARP advocated for part B premium protection and asset test improvement. MEDICARE (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) HR 3363 - Support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections. MEDICARE (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) HR3363 - Support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections. MEDICARE S.2408 (HOUSE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. MEDICARE S.2408 (SENATE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. MEDICARE (SENATE) - Senate Medicare package--AARP advocated for part B premium protection and asset test improvement. MEDICARE (SENATE) - Senate Medicare package--AARP advocated for part B premium protection and asset test improvement. MEDICARE (SENATE) - Senate Medicare package--AARP advocated for part B premium protection and asset test improvement. MEDICARE (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - Discussed need to strengthen low-income programs by raising asset limits and streamlining rules, and to keep premiums affordable for all beneficiaries. MEDICARE (SENATE) - Senate Medicare package--AARP advocated for part B premium protection and asset test improvement. MEDICARE (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) HR 3363 - Support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections. MEDICARE S.2408 (HOUSE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. MEDICARE S.2408 (SENATE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. MEDICARE (SENATE) - Senate Medicare package--AARP advocated for part B premium protection and asset test improvement. MEDICARE (SENATE) - Senate Medicare package--AARP advocated for part B premium protection and asset test improvement. MEDICARE (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) - Discussed need to strengthen low-income programs by raising asset limits and streamlining rules, and to keep premiums affordable for all beneficiaries. MEDICARE S.2408 (HOUSE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. MEDICARE S.2408 (SENATE) - S. 2408/HR4296 - Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 support this legislation to require e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. MEDICARE (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES) HR 3363 - Support for the Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections. MEDICARE (SENATE) - Senate Medicare package--AARP advocated for part B premium protection and asset test improvement.
VETERANS HEALTH CARE VETERANS HEALTH CARE HR 2642
FDA-HEALTH HR 1038 FDA-HEALTH S 623 HEALTH CARE QUALITY HEALTH INSURANCE HR 2132
BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS HR 1269 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS HR 2764 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS HR 3043
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) Discussed concerns about cutting Social Security benefits as a way of addressing the nation's current budget deficits. (no bill) H.J. Res. 44, H. J. Res. 79, H.R. 2068, H. R. 2017, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for Medicaid SSA, Older Americans Act supportive services, nutrition and family caregiver programs, LIHEAP, CLASS, and healthcare delivery reform and Affordable Care Act implementation. Discussed automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. (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. Submitted written testimony to the Senate Finance Committee for July 26 hearing on the inclusion of Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security in deficit reduction conversations. (no bill) S. 1557, 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. Lobbied Congress on excluding cuts to Social Security from the deficit reduction package being developed by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. (no bill) Submitted a written statement to the Department of Labor's ERISA Advisory Council's Working Group's hearing on Hedge Funds and Private Equity Investments on August 31, 2011. (no bill) Submitted written testimony to the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee for their July 8, 2011, hearing on Social Security's Finances. (no bill) 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.
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. H. R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Sent letter in support of Richardson floor amendment to H.R. 2112 (H. Amdt. 434) to increase CSFP funding. 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 debt ceiling debate.
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.R. 1599, H.J. Res.79, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2017Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. S. 1416/H.R. 2645, Medigap Medical Loss Ratio Improvement Act - Lobbied for bill introduction and helped with crafting. Discussed Internal Claims, Appeals and external Review Process. (no bill) Discussed HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting under HITECH Act. (no bill) Discussed coverage for screening depression and screening and counseling for alcohol misuse. (no bill) Discussed consumer operated and oriented plan programs. (no bill) Discussed standards related to risk adjustment, reinsurance, and risk mitigation as they relate to exchanges. (no bill) H.R.2077, MLR Repeal Act of 2011 - Expressed opposition to the elimination of provision in the Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148)Discussed opposition to draft legislation regarding the elimination of grandfathered status. (no bill) Discussed association health plans with DOL, HHS and DOT. (no bill) Discussed quality and care coordination with HHS. (no bill)
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 Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). 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 opposition to Medicaid cuts. (no bill) 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. H.J.Res. 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Lobbied for funding for 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. H.R. 978 - Lobbied in support of legislation to preclude the use of Social Security numbers on government issued identification cards. 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. 2267/S. 227, The Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act - Discussed the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act that recognizes and authorizes nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse-midwives and physician assistants as eligible health care professionals who can order home health services under Medicare. S. 818/H.R. 1543, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Endorsed legislation to count a period of observation status in a hospital exceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day in-patient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility serivices under medicare. 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.
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, Labor-Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY2012 - Lobbied for funding for LIHEAP. Sent letters to House and Senate LHHS Subcommittees on funding for SSA Administration, Older Americans Act nutrition, health care delivery reform, CLASS, LIHEAP, Older Americans Act caregiver programs and Medicaid. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of legislation to provide a hearing aid tax credit to individuals. (no bill) Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) S. 1019, Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Discussed Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act which would provide a $500 credit to people of all ages. H.R. 217, To repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund - Lobbied against the repeal the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund. This fund is an important component in state and community efforts to prevent illness and promote health. Discussed medical loss ratio. (no bill) Discussed Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program. (no bill) Discussed Accountable Care Organization and Medical Shared savings. (no bill) Discussed Rate Review. (no bill) Discussed Internal Appeals and External Review Process. (no bill) Discussed Medicare reimbursement issues. Lobbied in support of Medicare physician payment reform. Discussed legislation to make prescription drugs more affordable to older Americans. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Discussed the Long-Term Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies. H.R. 63, The Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Discussed the Long Term Care Insurance Act which improves the consumer protections of LTC insurance policies and make more and better information available to consumers to help them make informed decisions about such policies.
H.J. Res. 44, H.J. Res. 48, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly. 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. H. R. 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2012 - Lobbied for funding for Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Sent letter in support of Richardson floor amendment to H.R. 2112 (H. Amdt. 434) to increase CSFP funding. 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. (no bill) 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. (no bill) H.Con. Res.34, 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.
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 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 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation.
Discussion of draft legislation to reauthorize SAFTEA-LU. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) Discussed human services coordination and public transportation. (no bill) Discussed older driver and pedestrian safety. (no bill) Safe and Complete Streets Act - Discussion of draft legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. (no bill) Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act - Discussion of draft legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. (no bill) Specialized Transportation for Older Adults legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) H.J.Res. 44, H.J.Res. 48, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expensives, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (no bill) Discussed concerns about cutting Social Security benefits as a way of addressing the nation's current budget deficits. (no bill) H.J. Res. 44, H.J. Res. 48, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, FY 2011 - Lobbied for increased funding of SSA Administrative expenses to reduce disability claim backlog and improve customer service. Discussed automatic indivudual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. (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.
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). S.1256 Home and Community Balanced Incentives Act - Discussed implementation of certain enacted provisions. 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. S. 227, Home Health Planning Improvement Act of 2011 - Lobbied for Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Physician Assistants being able to order Medicare funded home health care. Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - Discussed draft legislation to count a period of observation status in a hospital exceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services under Medicare.(no bill) Discussed transitional care demonstration program. Discussed how to preserve Medicaid services despite budgetary pressures at both state and federal levels. (no bill) Discussed how to implement Medicaid provisions of Affordable Care Act. 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 legislation to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on in-patient psychiatric hospital services. H.J.Res. 44, H.J. Res. 48, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly. 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, 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. H.R. 978 - Lobbied in support of legislation to preclude the use of Social Security numbers on government issued identification cards. Discussed medicare physician payment issues. (no bill) Discussed durable medical equipment bidding. (no bill)
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). Pub.Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed draft legislation which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime 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. (no bill)
Discussed demographics and priorities for AARP members and the 50+ population in general. (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. H.R. 63, Long Term Care Insurance Reform Act of 2011 - Lobbied for legislation that improves consumer protections and provides better information regarding private long-term care insurance policies. S. 159, The Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act of 2011- Discussed legislation that would improve consumer protections and provide better information regarding private Long-Term care insurance policies. Discussed employer sponsored wellness programs. Discussed need for transparency in rate reviews. Discussed need for consumer protection in internal and external appeals for self-funded plans.
Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace. (no bill) Discussed barriers to care that can result from language differences between providers and patients and/or lack of translation services. (no bill) H.J.Res 44, H.J. Res. 48, Continuing Appropriations Amendments, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, SSA, various health care, employment, aging services and nutrition programs. Together We Care Act - Discussed draft legislation that would create a three-year pilot program to train public housing residents to provide covered home-based health services. (no bill) Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health disparities data collection provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Pub. Law 111-148 & 111-152 - Discussed implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long term care services. Lobbied in support of legislation to provide a hearing aid tax credit to individuals. (no bill) Lobbied in support of comparative effectiveness research. (no bill) Discussed need to increase health information technology quality measurements and access to qualified systems. (no bill) Discussed comparative effectiveness research. (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 Reserve System, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R. 4213/S. Amdmt. 4425, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 - Lobbied in support of extending UI benefits. H.R.4853/S.Amdmt. 4753, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and job Creation Act of 2010 - Supported provisions extending UI benefits.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. (no bill number) Discussed legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed implications of no Social Security COLA.(no bill) Discussed disability backlog process and administration issues, including participation on SSA Advisory Future Systems Technology Panel. (no bill) Advocated for retirement security for family caregivers. (no bill) H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 - Reviewed and discussed legislation "to prevent the overstatement of benefits payable to non-highly compensated employees under qualified plans, and for other purposes." Reviewed and discussed draft legislation to create a new Consumer Price Index to be used to calculate future Social Security COLAs. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation to establish a Senior Bill of Rights, particularly language to express the sense of Congress on the importance of Social Security. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Social Security and the importance of the Social Security program to beneficiaries and future beneficiaries. (no bill) H.R. 5001, the BASIC Act - Reviewed legislation to prorate Social Security benefits for a surviving spouse for the month a beneficiary passes away and to adjust the lump sum death payment. Discussed draft legislation to exempt withdrawals from an individual's retirement account from the 10% penalty during times of high unemployment. (no bill) H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J. Res. 105, H.J. Res. 101, Continuing Resolution, FY 2011 - Lobbied for increased funding of SSA Administrative expenses to reduce disability claim backlog and improve customer service. H.R. 6099/S. 3760, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic indivudual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. H.R. 5834, the Preserving Our Promise to Seniors Act - Reviewed legislation to provide a new consumer price index for calculating annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, to provide $250 to beneficiaries in years where there is no COLA, and establishes a point of order against certain changes to Social Security. H.R. 5987, the Seniors Protection Act of 2010 - Reviewed legislation to provide $250 to Social Security beneficiaries in the event there is no COLA in 2011. Discussed implications of the President's Fiscal Commission on Social Security. (no bill) Lobbied to prevent the use of Social Security to pay down the federal deficit. (no bill) S. 3985, the Emergency Senior Citizen Relief Act - Reviewed legislation to provide $250 to Social Security beneficiaries in lieu of a COLA for 2011. Sent letter to Congressional Leadership on the importance of providing economic relief to seniors facing two years in a row without a COLA.
Discussed priority issues for AARP.
Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 6099, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to indivuduals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. S. 3760, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, 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 Reserve System, 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 Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 6099, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to indivuduals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. S. 3760, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees.
H.R. 4213/S. Amdmt. 4425, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 - Lobbied in support of extending UI benefits. H.R.4853/S.Amdmt. 4753, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and job Creation Act of 2010 - Supported provisions extending UI benefits.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. (no bill number) Discussed legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed implications of no Social Security COLA.(no bill) Discussed disability backlog process and administration issues, including participation on SSA Advisory Future Systems Technology Panel. (no bill) Advocated for retirement security for family caregivers. (no bill) H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 - Reviewed and discussed legislation "to prevent the overstatement of benefits payable to non-highly compensated employees under qualified plans, and for other purposes." Reviewed and discussed draft legislation to create a new Consumer Price Index to be used to calculate future Social Security COLAs. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation to establish a Senior Bill of Rights, particularly language to express the sense of Congress on the importance of Social Security. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Social Security and the importance of the Social Security program to beneficiaries and future beneficiaries. (no bill) H.R. 5001, the BASIC Act - Reviewed legislation to prorate Social Security benefits for a surviving spouse for the month a beneficiary passes away and to adjust the lump sum death payment. Discussed draft legislation to exempt withdrawals from an individual's retirement account from the 10% penalty during times of high unemployment. (no bill) H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J. Res. 105, H.J. Res. 101, Continuing Resolution, FY 2011 - Lobbied for increased funding of SSA Administrative expenses to reduce disability claim backlog and improve customer service. H.R. 6099/S. 3760, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic indivudual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. H.R. 5834, the Preserving Our Promise to Seniors Act - Reviewed legislation to provide a new consumer price index for calculating annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, to provide $250 to beneficiaries in years where there is no COLA, and establishes a point of order against certain changes to Social Security. H.R. 5987, the Seniors Protection Act of 2010 - Reviewed legislation to provide $250 to Social Security beneficiaries in the event there is no COLA in 2011. Discussed implications of the President's Fiscal Commission on Social Security. (no bill) Lobbied to prevent the use of Social Security to pay down the federal deficit. (no bill) S. 3985, the Emergency Senior Citizen Relief Act - Reviewed legislation to provide $250 to Social Security beneficiaries in lieu of a COLA for 2011. Sent letter to Congressional Leadership on the importance of providing economic relief to seniors facing two years in a row without a COLA.
H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation and implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care law which makes improvements, such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and implementation of certain provisions. H.R. 4757/S.3078 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act - Discussed bill that would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a uniform process for the review of potentially unreasonable increases in rates for health insurance coverage, including premiums.
Discussed priority issues for AARP.
S.330/H.R.684, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a government-operated Medicare prescription drug plan. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). Discussed implementation of healthcare coverage for the 50-64 year old population, age rating, and closing the doughnut hole. S.1133/H.R. 2580, Empowering Medicare Patient Choices Act - Discussed legislation that would promote patient decision aids to help people make informed, evidence-based decisions about health care treatment options. S. 960, Medicare Early Access Act of 2009 - Support for legislation to let Americans aged 55-64 who are otherwise without access to group or public coverage buy into Medicare. H.R. 2700, Prescription Coverage Now Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would assist low-invome individuals in obtaining subsidized prescription drug coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program by expediting the application and qualification process and by revising the resource standards used to determine eligibility for such subsidies, and for other purposes. S. 1185, Medicare Financial Stability for Beneficiaries Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would ensure that low-income beneficiaries have improved access to health care under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2716, Medicare Savings Program Improvement Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide financial stability for older Americans and people with disabilities through improvements in the Medicare Savings Program. Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population (no bill). Discussed ideas to improve medicare for medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Medicare physician payment issues. (no bill) S. 2128, Prevent Healthcare Fraud Act - Discussed Medicare Fraud. Discussed idea of an annual physical for Medicare beneficiaries (no bill). S.975 Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation and Protection Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. S.1256 Home and Community Balanced Incentives Act - Discussed implementation of certain enacted provisions. H.R. 3631, Medicare Premium Fairness Act - Lobbied to pass legislation to allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries. S. 2926, the Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Discussed the implications of legislation to provide $250 in economic relief to seniors, veterans and the disabled in response to the lack of a COLA in 2010; allow Medicare Part B premiums to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries and to study the use of a new Consumer Price Index for use in calculating future Social Security COLAs. H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of and on new 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. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of and on implementation of health care law to make improvements in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and implementation of certain provisions. H.R. 4993/S. 2814, Home Health Planning Improvement Act of 2010 - Wrote letters in support of Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Physician Assistants being able to order Medicare funded home health care. Extension of enhanced FMAP (no bill number) H. R. 3962/P.L. 111-192, Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010 - Which among other things, postpones the reduction of Medicare reimbursements for physician services until November 30, 2010. H.R. 6130, Strengthening Medicare Anti-Fraud Measures Act - Discussed medicare fraud. H.R. 5044/S. 3632, Medicare Fraud Enforcement and Prevention Act - Discussed medicare fraud. H.R. 5546, no official title, anti-fraud measure -Discussed medicare fraud. H.R. 5950, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - To count a periof of observation status in a hospital exceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services under Medicare. H.R. 2773/S. 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act and S. Amdt. 3273, Protection and Affordable Care Act - To cover transitional care services to improve the quality and care under the Medicare Program. S. 3632, The Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Enforcement and Prevention Act of 2010 - Fraud bill would seek to curtail wasted fraud and abuse in the Medicare and Healthcare Programs. House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847 "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments. H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act/American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for extension of UI, COBRA, FMAP, and SGR. S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for FMAP fix and related health care programs. S. 2814/H.R. 4993, Home Health Care Planning Improvements Act of 2010 - Legislation would allow advanced practice nurses and physician assistants to order medicare supported home health care. Discussed Durable Medical Equipment bidding. (no bill) H.R.5712, Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010 - Lobbied in support of legislation that would provide a one-month extension of the existing physician payment update. H.R.4994, Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 - Lobbied in support of legislation that would provide a one year extension of the physician payment update. H.R. 3081, Continuing Resolution FY 2011, H.J.Res. 105, making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and H.J.Res. 101 making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011 - Lobbied for FMA fix inclusion in appropriations legislation.
S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) H.R. 4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act - Lobbied for inclusion of emergency food assistance, SSA and CMS program integrity activity and other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011. Transportation HUD Appropriations (no bill) - Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Section 202 senior housing program. H.R. 3081, H.R. 3082, H.J. Res. 101, H.J. Res. 105, Continuing Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for various federal programs serving Older Americans, most notably SSA Administrative expenses, LIHEAP, aging services, HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, 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 Reserve System, 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 Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime 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.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. Discussed priority issues for AARP. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment. Discussed President's Deficit Reduction Commission as it pertains to Social Security/retirement security. (no bill)
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. (no bill)
H.R.3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of and on implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). S.1569/H.R.3185, Medicare Graduate Nursing Education Act - Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population. S. 623/HR 1558, Pre-existing Condition Patient Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would prohibit insurers from denying health insurance or delaying coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. H.R. 2778, Health Equity and Accountability through Research Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would address racial and ethnic disparities in care. S. 979/HR 2360, Small Business Health Options Programs Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable and accessible. S.1213, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would create a public-private partnership to conduct and disseminate comparative effectiveness research. S. 726/H.R. 1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life Saving Medicines - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R. 3090, Health Equity and Accountability Act - Discussed need to end racial and ethnic disparities in care. S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for healthcare services, research and training involving NIH, AHRQ, CMS, HRSA, HHS and AOA. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care law which makes improvements such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and implementation of some provisions. H.R. 5364, Special Care Dentistry Act - Discussed bill that would require states to provide oral health coverage for aged, blind, or disabled individuals through a separate state adult dental program, with 100% federal match. H.R. 4213, American Workers, State and Business Relief Act/American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for extension of UI, COBRA, FMAP, and SGR. H.R. 3081, Continuing Resolution, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, various health care, employment, aging services and nutrition programs. H.R. 5795, Personalize Your Care Act - Bill gives Americans the opportunity to make advance care plans should he or she become unable to direct their own care. S. 1177, Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act - Bill provides options to help Americans pay for the long-term services and supports they may need, including to help them live in their homes and communities. H.R. 5890, Long-Term Care Insurance Reform Act - Bill provides options to help Americans pay for the long-term services and supports they may need, including to help them live in their homes and communities. S. 776, Promoting Small House Nursing Homes Act - Provides incentives for new, affordable models of long-term services and supports. H.R. 4224, Together We Care Act - Bill creates a three-year pilot program to train public housing residents to provide covered home-based health services. H.R. 5853, Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act - Bill requires review and approval by law prior to collection of premiums under the CLASS program, to require notice to individuals prior to enrollment, and to require termination of the program in the event of actuarial unsoundness, and for other purposes. S. 2814, Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2010 - Bill recognizes and authorizes nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse-midwives and physician assistants as eligible health care professionals who can order home health services under Medicare. H.R. 4993, Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2010 - Bill recognizes and authorizes nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse-midwives and physician assistants as eligible health care professionals who can order home health services under Medicare.
H.R.1159, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme-Contacted Congressman's Meek's office to explore support of a bill that offers some relief to victims of Ponzi schemes. Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. (no bill number) Discussed legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed implications of no Social Security COLA.(no bill) Discussed disability backlog process and administration issues, including participation on SSA Advisory Future Systems Technology Panel. (no bill) Advocated for retirement security for family caregivers. (no bill) H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 - Reviewed and discussed legislation "to prevent the overstatement of benefits payable to non-highly compensated employees under qualified plans, and for other purposes." Reviewed and discussed draft legislation to create a new Consumer Price Index to be used to calculate future Social Security COLAs. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation to establish a Senior Bill of Rights, particularly language to express the sense of Congress on the importance of Social Security. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Social Security and the importance of the Social Security program to beneficiaries and future beneficiaries. (no bill) H.R. 5001, the BASIC Act - Reviewed legislation to prorate Social Security benefits for a surviving spouse for the month a beneficiary passes away and to adjust the lump sum death payment. Discussed draft legislation to exempt withdrawals from an individual's retirement account from the 10% penalty during times of high unemployment. (no bill) H.R. 3081, Continuing Resolution, FY 2011 - Lobbied for increased funding of SSA Administrative expenses to reduce disability claim backlog and improve customer service. H.R. 6099/S. 3760, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic indivudual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. H.R. 5834, the Preserving Our Promise to Seniors Act - Reviewed legislation to provide a new consumer price index for calculating annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, to provide $250 to beneficiaries in years where there is no COLA, and establishes a point of order against certain changes to Social Security. H.R. 5987, the Seniors Protection Act of 2010 - Reviewed legislation to provide $250 to Social Security beneficiaries in the event there is no COLA in 2011. Discussed implications of the President's Fiscal Commission on Social Security. (no bill) Lobbied to prevent the use of Social Security to pay down the federal deficit. (no bill)
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) S.1619/H.R.4690, Livable Communities Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to provide funding to develop and implement regional plans for cross-cutting projects that address transportation, housing, community and economic development, and environmental needs. H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior and rural transportation services and research programs. H.R. 3081, Continuing Appropriations, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding of senior transit services and research programs.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. H.R. 6099, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to indivuduals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees. S. 3760, the Automatic IRA Act of 2010 - Lobbied for introduction and cosponsorship of legislation to provide automatic individual retirement accounts, funded via payroll deduction, to individuals who work for an employer of a particular size and tenure who does not currently offer a retirement vehicle to their employees.
H.R. 4213/S. Amdmt. 4425, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 - Lobbied in support of extending UI benefits.
S.330/H.R.684, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a government-operated Medicare prescription drug plan. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). S.683/H.R.1670, Community Choice Act - Supported Community First Choice Option version of this legislation in health care reform and inquired about eligibility criteria and implementation. S.631/H.R.2223, Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L.111-148) - Discussed implementation of criminal background checks for employees of long-term care providers in healthcare reform law. Discussed implementation of healthcare coverage for the 50-64 year old population, age rating, and closing the doughnut hole. S.1133/H.R. 2580, Empowering Medicare Patient Choices Act - Discussed legislation that would promote patient decision aids to help people make informed, evidence-based decisions about health care treatment options. S. 960, Medicare Early Access Act of 2009 - Support for legislation to let Americans aged 55-64 who are otherwise without access to group or public coverage buy into Medicare. H.R. 2700, Prescription Coverage Now Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would assist low-invome individuals in obtaining subsidized prescription drug coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program by expediting the application and qualification process and by revising the resource standards used to determine eligibility for such subsidies, and for other purposes. S. 1185, Medicare Financial Stability for Beneficiaries Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would ensure that low-income beneficiaries have improved access to health care under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2716, Medicare Savings Program Improvement Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide financial stability for older Americans and people with disabilities through improvements in the Medicare Savings Program. Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population (no bill). Discussed ideas to improve medicare for medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Medicare physician payment issues. (no bill) S. 2128, Prevent Healthcare Fraud Act - Discussed Medicare Fraud. Discussed idea of an annual physical for Medicare beneficiaries (no bill). S.975 Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation and Protection Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. S.1256 Home and Community Balanced Incentives Act - Discussed implementation of certain enacted provisions. H.R. 3631, Medicare Premium Fairness Act - Lobbied to pass legislation to allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries. S. 2926, the Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Discussed the implications of legislation to provide $250 in economic relief to seniors, veterans and the disabled in response to the lack of a COLA in 2010; allow Medicare Part B premiums to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries and to study the use of a new Consumer Price Index for use in calculating future Social Security COLAs. H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of and on new 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. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of and on implementation of health care law to make improvements in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and implementation of certain provisions. H.R. 4993/S. 2814, Home Health Planning Improvement Act of 2010 - Wrote letters in support of Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Physician Assistants being able to order Medicare funded home health care. Extension of enhanced FMAP (no bill number) H. R. 3962/P.L. 111-192, Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010 - Which among other things, postpones the reduction of Medicare reimbursements for physician services until November 30, 2010. H.R. 6130, Strengthening Medicare Anti-Fraud Measures Act - Discussed medicare fraud. H.R. 5044/S. 3632, Medicare Fraud Enforcement and Prevention Act - Discussed medicare fraud. H.R. 5546, no official title, anti-fraud measure -Discussed medicare fraud. H.R. 5950, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act - To count a periof of observation status in a hospital exceeding 24 hours toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services under Medicare. H.R. 2773/S. 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act and S. Amdt. 3273, Protection and Affordable Care Act - To cover transitional care services to improve the quality and care under the Medicare Program. S. 3632, The Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Enforcement and Prevention Act of 2010 - Fraud bill would seek to curtail wasted fraud and abuse in the Medicare and Healthcare Programs. House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847 "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments. H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act/American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for extension of UI, COBRA, FMAP, and SGR. S. 3686, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2011 - Lobbied for FMAP fix and related health care programs. H.R. 3081, Continuing Resolution, FY 2011 - Lobbied for FMAP fix inclusion in appropriations legislation. S. 2814/H.R. 4993, Home Health Care Planning Improvements Act of 2010 - Legislation would allow advanced practice nurses and physician assistants to order medicare supported home health care. Discussed Durable Medical Equipment bidding. (no bill)
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). H.R. 5850/S. 3644, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. (no bill) H.R. 529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Department of Justice. Discussed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections for borrowers of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. (no bill) H.R. 3081, Continuing Resolution, FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for HECM reverse mortgage subsidy and public housing and Section 202, Housing for the Elderly programs. H.R. 4868, The Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act of 2010- Discussed provisions regarding Sec. 202, Housing for the Elderly, and its assisted living conversion grant program, that prevents the loss of affordable housing dwelling units in the United States. H.R. 5814, Public Housing Reinvestment and Tenant Protection Act of 2010- Discussed creating a new assisted living/service enriched housing conversion grant program and pilot program for training public housing residents to be home health care providers. Fair Housing Act - Discussed potential introduction of an update to the Fair Housing Act. (no bill)
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R.1159, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme-Contacted Congressman's Meek's office to explore support of a bill that offers some relief to victims of Ponzi schemes. Lobbied for reintroduction of auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees (no bill). Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. (no bill number) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Met with Democratic Policy Counsel staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Met with the Vice-President's staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed preferred Social Security options. (no bill) Discussed implications of no Social Security COLA.(no bill) Discussed disability backlog process and administration issues, including participation on SSA Advisory Future Systems Technology Panel (Nancy LeaMond, panelist). Advocated for retirement security for family caregivers. H.R. 3536, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act -Discussed implications of legislation responding to the lack of a Social Security COLA in 2010. H.R. 3557- To provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for Social Security Benefits for 2010. Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R.3572, COLA Assistance Act of 2009-Discussed implications on legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 1685/H.R.3597, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lact of a Cocial Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3691, Seniors and Veterans Economic Stimulus Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3672, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3677, Save Our Seniors Social Security Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3810, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 2926 Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Discussed legislation that would allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries, providing Social Security beneficiaries with $250 in economic relief in response to the lack of a cost-of-living adjustment for 2010 and converting from the CPI-W to the CPI-E. H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 - Reviewed and discussed legislation "to prevent the overstatement of benefits payable to non-highly compensated employees under qualified plans, and for other purposes." H.R. 4429, Restoring the Social Security COLA Act - Discussed the implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA in 2010. H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. Reviewed and discussed draft legislation to create a new Consumer Price Index to be used to calculate future Social Security COLAs. (no bill) Discussed draft language of latest Senate version of Automatic Individual Retirement Account (Auto-IRA) legislation. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation to establish a Senior Bill of Rights, particularly language to express the sense of Congress on the importance of Social Security. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Social Security. (no bill) H.R. 5001, the BASIC Act - Reviewed legislation to prorate Social Security benefits for a surviving spouse for the month a beneficiary passes away and to adjust the lump sum death payment. Discussed draft legislation to exempt withdrawals from an individual's retirement account from the 10% penalty during times of high unemployment. (no bill)
H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Lobbied in support of extending UI benefits.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act/Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill.
Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments. H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010 - Lobbied for extension of UI benefits, and COBRA. H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 - Lobbied for inclusion of emergency food assistance, SSA and CMS program integrity activity and other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011. Transportation HUD Appropriations (no bill) - Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Section 202 senior housing program.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) S.1619, Livable Communities Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to provide funding to develop and implement regional plans for cross-cutting projects that address transportation, housing, community and economic development, and environmental needs.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime 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.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, preserving states' authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation and implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care law which makes improvements, such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and implementation of certain provisions. H.R. 4757/S.3078 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act - Discussed bill that would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a uniform process for the review of potentially unreasonable increases in rates for health insurance coverage, including premiums.
Discussed AARP's 2010 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment. Discussed President's Deficit Reduction Commission as it pertains to Social Security/retirement security. (no bill)
H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. Discussed legislation to be introduced to enhance current protections for borrowers and prospective borrowers of FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) and provide for new disclosure, marketing and underwriting standards for non-HECM reverse mortgages. (no bill) S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding, and to modify The Assisted Living Conversion Program. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to upcoming housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill). Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for HECM credit subsidy, senior housing construction and rental assistance, and senior transit programs. (no bill) H.R. 529/S.365, Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Taskforce Act of 2009 - Discussed establishing taskforce in Department of Justice. Discussed proposed legislation to update program requirements and enhance consumer protections for borrowers of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. (no bill)
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R.1159, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme-Contacted Congressman's Meek's office to explore support of a bill that offers some relief to victims of Ponzi schemes. Lobbied for reintroduction of auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees (no bill). Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. (no bill number) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Met with Democratic Policy Counsel staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Met with the Vice-President's staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed preferred Social Security options. (no bill) Discussed implications of no Social Security COLA.(no bill) Discussed disability backlog process and administration issues, including participation on SSA Advisory Future Systems Technology Panel (Nancy LeaMond, panelist). Advocated for retirement security for family caregivers. H.R. 3536, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act -Discussed implications of legislation responding to the lack of a Social Security COLA in 2010. H.R. 3557- To provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for Social Security Benefits for 2010. Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R.3572, COLA Assistance Act of 2009-Discussed implications on legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 1685/H.R.3597, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lact of a Cocial Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3691, Seniors and Veterans Economic Stimulus Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3672, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3677, Save Our Seniors Social Security Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3810, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 2926 Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Discussed legislation that would allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries, providing Social Security beneficiaries with $250 in economic relief in response to the lack of a cost-of-living adjustment for 2010 and converting from the CPI-W to the CPI-E. H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 - Reviewed and discussed legislation "to prevent the overstatement of benefits payable to non-highly compensated employees under qualified plans, and for other purposes." H.R. 4429, Restoring the Social Security COLA Act - Discussed the implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA in 2010. H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. Reviewed and discussed draft legislation to create a new Consumer Price Index to be used to calculate future Social Security COLAs. (no bill) Discussed draft language of latest Senate version of Automatic Individual Retirement Account (Auto-IRA) legislation. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation to establish a Senior Bill of Rights, particularly language to express the sense of Congress on the importance of Social Security. (no bill) Discussed draft legislation to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Social Security. (no bill) H.R. 5001, the BASIC Act - Reviewed legislation to prorate Social Security benefits for a surviving spouse for the month a beneficiary passes away and to adjust the lump sum death payment. Discussed draft legislation to exempt withdrawals from an individual's retirement account from the 10% penalty during times of high unemployment. (no bill)
S.525/H.R.1298/S.1232, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a system of safe importation of prescription drugs from abroad. S.726/H.R.1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for the approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R.1706, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and for other purposes. S. 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market,and for other purposes. S.515/H.R.1260/S.610, Patent Reform Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would amend federal patent law to rewrite provisions concerning the conditions for patentability. Specifically, AARP weighed in on the inequitable conduct provisions of the legislation. S. 301, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide for disclosure of gifts given by pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to physicians. S.1315, Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Amendment/H.R.3777 Drug Price Competition Act - Lobbied to expand the definition of "first applicant" under such Act to allow a generic drug manufacturer that is currently considered an applicant subsequent to a brand-name manufacturer's 180-day exclusivity period to qualify as a first applicant for purposes of filing an abbreviated application for a new drug. Requires such applicant ot submit a substantially complete application that contains and lawfully maintains a certification for such drug. H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of and implementation of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of and implementation of health care law which makes improvements, such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation and implementation of certain provisions related to affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care law which makes improvements, such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and implementation of certain provisions. H.R. 4757/S.3078 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act - Discussed bill that would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a uniform process for the review of potentially unreasonable increases in rates for health insurance coverage, including premiums.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2010 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. (no bill) S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. H.R. 3355, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations at roads and intersections with a high incidence of traffice accidents and fatalities involving older drivers and pedestrians. Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) S.1619, Livable Communities Act of 2009 - Lobbied for legislation to provide funding to develop and implement regional plans for cross-cutting projects that address transportation, housing, community and economic development, and environmental needs.
Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime 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.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, preserving states' authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the House version of the legislation. Senate Substitute Amendment to H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for the inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure provisions within the Senate version of the legislation. Discussed issues surrounding lifetime income products, such as annuities, and provided written testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing entitled "The Retirement Challenge-Making Savings Last a Lifetime." (no bill)
H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 - Lobbied in support of extending UI benefits.
S.330/H.R.684, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a government-operated Medicare prescription drug plan. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). S.683/H.R.1670, Community Choice Act - Supported Community First Choice Option version of this legislation in health care reform and inquired about eligibility criteria. S.245, Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act - Discussed moving forward provisions not in healthcare reform. S.631/H.R.2223, Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act - Drafted comment letter on implementation of criminal background checks for employees of long-term care providers in healthcare reform law. Discussed implementation of healthcare coverage for the 50-64 year old population, age rating, and closing the doughnut hole. S.1133/H.R. 2580, Empowering Medicare Patient Choices Act - Discussed legislation that would promote patient decision aids to help people make informed, evidence-based decisions about health care treatment options. S. 960, Medicare Early Access Act of 2009 - Support for legislation to let Americans aged 55-64 who are otherwise without access to group or public coverage buy into Medicare. H.R. 2700, Prescription Coverage Now Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would assist low-invome individuals in obtaining subsidized prescription drug coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program by expediting the application and qualification process and by revising the resource standards used to determine eligibility for such subsidies, and for other purposes. S. 1185, Medicare Financial Stability for Beneficiaries Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would ensure that low-income beneficiaries have improved access to health care under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2716, Medicare Savings Program Improvement Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide financial stability for older Americans and people with disabilities through improvements in the Medicare Savings Program. Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population (no bill). Discussed ideas to improve medicare for medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Medicare physician payment issues. (no bill) S. 2128, Prevent Healthcare Fraud Act - Discussed Medicare Fraud. Discussed idea of an annual physical for Medicare beneficiaries (no bill). S.975 Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation and Protection Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. S.1256 Home and Community Balanced Incentives Act - Discussed implementation of certain enacted provisions. H.R. 3631, Medicare Premium Fairness Act - Lobbied to pass legislation to allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries. S. 2926, the Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Discussed the implications of legislation to provide $250 in economic relief to seniors, veterans and the disabled in response to the lack of a COLA in 2010; allow Medicare Part B premiums to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries and to study the use of a new Consumer Price Index for use in calculating future Social Security COLAs. H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of and on new 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. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care law to make improvements in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and implementation of certain provisions. House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847 "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments. H.R. 4213 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act/American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for extension of UI, COBRA, FMAP, and SGR.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act/Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill.
H.R.3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of and on implementation of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). S.1569/H.R.3185, Medicare Graduate Nursing Education Act - Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population. (no bill) S. 623/HR 1558, Pre-existing Condition Patient Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would prohibit insurers from denying health insurance or delaying coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. H.R. 2778, Health Equity and Accountability through Research Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would address racial and ethnic disparities in care. S. 979/HR 2360, Small Business Health Options Programs Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable and accessible. S.1213, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would create a public-private partnership to conduct and disseminate comparative effectiveness research. S. 726/H.R. 1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life Saving Medicines - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R. 3090, Health Equity and Accountability Act - Discussed need to end racial and ethnic disparities in care. Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for healthcare services, research and training involving NIH, AHRQ, CMS, HRSA, HHS and AOA. (no bill) H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care law which makes improvements such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and implementation of some provisions. Provided comment letter to HHS on their draft Strategic Framework on Multiple Chronic Conditions. (no bill number) H.R. 5364, Special Care Dentistry Act - Discussed bill that would require states to provide oral health coverage for aged, blind, or disabled individuals through a separate state adult dental program, with 100% federal match. H.R. 4213, American Workers, State and Business Relief Act/American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Lobbied for extension of UI, COBRA, FMAP, and SGR.
Discussed AARP's 2010 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment. Discussed President's Deficit Reduction Commission as it pertains to Social Security/retirement security. (no bill)
Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments. H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010 - Lobbied for extension of UI benefits, and COBRA. H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 - Lobbied for inclusion of emergency food assistance, SSA and CMS program integrity activity and other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011. Transportation HUD Appropriations (no bill) - Lobbied in support of funding for HUD Section 202 senior housing program.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments. H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010 - Lobbied for extension of UI benefits. H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 - Lobbied for inclusion of other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011.
H.R.1159, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme-Contacted Congressman's Meek's office to explore support of a bill that offers some relief to victims of Ponzi schemes. Lobbied for reintroduction of auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees (no bill). Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. (no bill number) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Met with Democratic Policy Counsel staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Met with the Vice-President's staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed preferred Social Security options. (no bill) Discussed implications of no Social Security COLA.(no bill) Discussed disability backlog process and administration issues, including participation on SSA Advisory Future Systems Technology Panel (Nancy LeaMond, panelist). Advocated for retirement security for family caregivers. H.R. 3536, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act -Discussed implications of legislation responding to the lack of a Social Security COLA in 2010. H.R. 3557- To provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for Social Security Benefits for 2010. Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R.3572, COLA Assistance Act of 2009-Discussed implications on legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 1685/H.R.3597, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lact of a Cocial Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3691, Seniors and Veterans Economic Stimulus Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3672, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3677, Save Our Seniors Social Security Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3810, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 2926 Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Discussed legislation that would allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries, providing Social Security beneficiaries with $250 in economic relief in response to the lack of a cost-of-living adjustment for 2010 and converting from the CPI-W to the CPI-E. H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 - Reviewed and discussed legislation "to prevent the overstatement of benefits payable to non-highly compensated employees under qualified plans, and for other purposes." H.R. 4429, Restoring the Social Security COLA Act - Discussed the implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA in 2010. H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. Reviewed and discussed draft legislation to create a new Consumer Price Index to be used to calculate future Social Security COLAs. (no bill) Discussed draft language of latest Senate version of Automatic Individual Retirement Account (Auto-IRA) legislation. (no bill)
S.540/H.R.1346, Medical Device Safety Act - Discussed legislation would make clear congressional intent that state tort claims are not preempted by the FFDCA. Medical malpractice in health reform. (no bill)
Discussed AARP criteria for a federal role in the regulation of insurance.(no bill) H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act/S.1796, America's Healthy Future Act - Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health ending rating by health condition or any proxy, insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit establishing CLASS program or other transitional care provisions in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation which makes improvements, such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
S.525/H.R.1298/S.1232, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a system of safe importation of prescription drugs from abroad. S.726/H.R.1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for the approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R.1706, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and for other purposes. S. 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market,and for other purposes. S.515/H.R.1260/S.610, Patent Reform Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would amend federal patent law to rewrite provisions concerning the conditions for patentability. Specifically, AARP weighed in on the inequitable conduct provisions of the legislation. S. 301, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide for disclosure of gifts given by pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to physicians. S.1315, Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Amendment/H.R.3777 Drug Price Competition Act - Lobbied to expand the definition of "first applicant" under such Act to allow a generic drug manufacturer that is currently considered an applicant subsequent to a brand-name manufacturer's 180-day exclusivity period to qualify as a first applicant for purposes of filing an abbreviated application for a new drug. Requires such applicant ot submit a substantially complete application that contains and lawfully maintains a certification for such drug. H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act/S.1796, America's Healthy Future Act - Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health ending rating by health condition or any proxy, insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit or other transitional care proposals in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare. H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation which makes improvements, such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
S.330/H.R.684, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a government-operated Medicare prescription drug plan. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). S.683/H.R.1670, Community Choice Act - Supported Community First Choice Option version of this legislation in health care reform. S.245/H.R. 468/S.434/H.R.2688, Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act and possible amendments, in healthcare reform, including Family Caregiving provisions. S.113/H.R.2560, Empowered at Home Act and the Independence at Home Act - Discussed long-term care and chronic care legislation that AARP endorsed and provisions included in health reform legislation. S.631/H.R.2223, Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act - Support for legislation in healthcare reform on criminal background checks for employees of long-term care providers and specific bill provisions. S. 697/H.R.1721, Class Act - Discussed provisions of CLASS in House and Senate health reform bills and urged inclusion of CLASS in Senate and House HCR legislation. S.1131/H.R.2560 Independence at Home Act - Discussed AARP's support for this Medicare care coordination bill; and it's inclusion in health reform legislation. Discussed healthcare coverage for the 50-64 year old population, age rating, and closing the doughnut hole. S.1133/H.R. 2580, Empowering Medicare Patient Choices Act - Discussed legislation that would promote patient decision aids to help people make informed, evidence-based decisions about health care treatment options. H.R. 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions, improve quality for Medicare beneficiaries, and reduce wasteful spending in Medicare; worked to incorporate bill and its elements into health reform legislation. S. 960, Medicare Early Access Act of 2009 - Support for legislation to let Americans aged 55-64 who are otherwise without access to group or public coverage buy into Medicare. H.R. 2700, Prescription Coverage Now Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would assist low-invome individuals in obtaining subsidized prescription drug coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program by expediting the application and qualification process and by revising the resource standards used to determine eligibility for such subsidies, and for other purposes. S. 1185, Medicare Financial Stability for Beneficiaries Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would ensure that low-income beneficiaries have improved access to health care under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2716, Medicare Savings Program Improvement Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide financial stability for older Americans and people with disabilities through improvements in the Medicare Savings Program. Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population (no bill). S.750 Caring for an Aging America Act - Discussed as possible amendment to health reform bill. S.1257/H.R.2852 Project 2020: Building the Promise of Home and Community Based Services Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. Discussed ideas to improve medicare for medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Medicare physician payment issues and SGR. (no bill) S. 2128, Prevent Healthcare Fraud Act - Discussed Medicare Fraud. Discussed idea of an annual physical for Medicare beneficiaries (no bill). S.1009 Medicare Care Transitions Program Act - Discussed provisions of Medicare Care Transitions Program Act. S.975 Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation and Protection Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. S.1256 Home and Community Balanced Incentives Act - Discussed inclusion of this legislation in health reform legislation and advocated for amendment in Senate healthcare reform legislation. H.R. 3631, Medicare Premium Fairness Act - Lobbied to pass legislation to allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries. S. 2926, the Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Discussed the implications of legislation to provide $250 in economic relief to seniors, veterans and the disabled in response to the lack of a COLA in 2010; allow Medicare Part B premiums to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries and to study the use of a new Consumer Price Index for use in calculating future Social Security COLAs. H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation 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. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation to make improvements in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act/ S.1796, America's Healthy Future Act - Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health insurance industry, "ending rating by health condition or any proxy," closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare, and modifying medicare advantage. House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847 "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments.
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime 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.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
Discussed AARP's 2010 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure. H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed potential impact of legislation on important programs affecting the elderly. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number). H.J. Res.45, Statutory Debt Limit - Lobbied to defeat the Conrad-Gregg amendment.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
S.525/H.R.1298/S.1232, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a system of safe importation of prescription drugs from abroad. S.726/H.R.1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for the approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R.1706, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and for other purposes. S. 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market,and for other purposes. S.515/H.R.1260/S.610, Patent Reform Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would amend federal patent law to rewrite provisions concerning the conditions for patentability. Specifically, AARP weighed in on the inequitable conduct provisions of the legislation. S. 301, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide for disclosure of gifts given by pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to physicians. S.1315, Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Amendment/H.R.3777 Drug Price Competition Act - Lobbied to expand the definition of "first applicant" under such Act to allow a generic drug manufacturer that is currently considered an applicant subsequent to a brand-name manufacturer's 180-day exclusivity period to qualify as a first applicant for purposes of filing an abbreviated application for a new drug. Requires such applicant ot submit a substantially complete application that contains and lawfully maintains a certification for such drug. H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act/S.1796, America's Healthy Future Act - Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health ending rating by health condition or any proxy, insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit or other transitional care proposals in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare. H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation to reform the health care system to provide quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation which makes improvements, such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
S.540/H.R.1346, Medical Device Safety Act - Discussed legislation would make clear congressional intent that state tort claims are not preempted by the FFDCA. Medical malpractice in health reform. (no bill)
H.R.1159, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme-Contacted Congressman's Meek's office to explore support of a bill that offers some relief to victims of Ponzi schemes. Lobbied for reintroduction of auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees (no bill). Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. (no bill number) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Met with Democratic Policy Counsel staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Met with the Vice-President's staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed preferred Social Security options. (no bill) Discussed implications of no Social Security COLA.(no bill) Discussed disability backlog process and administration issues, including participation on SSA Advisory Future Systems Technology Panel (Nancy LeaMond, panelist). Advocated for retirement security for family caregivers. H.R. 3536, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act -Discussed implications of legislation responding to the lack of a Social Security COLA in 2010. H.R. 3557- To provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for Social Security Benefits for 2010. Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R.3572, COLA Assistance Act of 2009-Discussed implications on legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 1685/H.R.3597, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lact of a Cocial Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3691, Seniors and Veterans Economic Stimulus Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3672, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3677, Save Our Seniors Social Security Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3810, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 2926 Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Discussed legislation that would allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries, providing Social Security beneficiaries with $250 in economic relief in response to the lack of a cost-of-living adjustment for 2010 and converting from the CPI-W to the CPI-E. H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 - Reviewed and discussed legislation "to prevent the overstatement of benefits payable to non-highly compensated employees under qualified plans, and for other purposes." H.R. 4429, Restoring the Social Security COLA Act - Discussed the implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA in 2010. H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. Reviewed and discussed draft legislation to create a new Consumer Price Index to be used to calculate future Social Security COLAs. (no bill) Discussed draft language of latest Senate version of Automatic Individual Retirement Account (Auto-IRA) legislation. (no bill)
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) S. 434, Empowerment at Home Act (includes caregiver tax credit) - Discussed tax credits for caregivers. H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes. H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Advocated for the adoption of the Sanders Amendment (S.AMDT.3353) to provide an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities in 2010 to compensate for the lact of cost-of-living adjustment for such year. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation.
H.R. 946, the Plain Language Act of 2009-Lobbied for the use of plain language in communications between the federal government and the public. Discussed suitability of sale of annuities (no bill). H.R. 1705/S. 566, the Financial Product Safety Commission of Act of 2009 - Lobbied for support for the bills. Discussed financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies (no bill). H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Lobbied to preserve states' authority to adopt and apply consumer protection laws, preserve state Attorney Generals' authority to enforce consumer protection laws, and preserve CFPA's authority to endorce rules it adopts. H.R. 1984, 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 1988, Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 - Lobbied to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 2779, Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants. H.R. 2989, 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Lobbied for increased transparency of 401(k) fees paid for by plan participants and to ensure that individually directed account plan participants received investment advice from qualified advisors who are free from financial conflicts of interests. H.R. 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Acts of 2009 - Discussed need for pension funding relief in light of the combined impact of the U.S. recession and the funding requirements of the 2006 Pension Protection Act. S. 2832, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Lobbied in support of this legislation, which would provide individuals a better understanding of the lifetime 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.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in favor of financial regulatory reforms, including consumer and investor protections, a potential systemic risk regulator, and consolidation of agencies. H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010 - Discussed the potential inclusion of 401(k) fee disclosure and pension funding relief provisions within the bill. Ultimately, these provisions were not included in the legislation. Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 - Lobbied for support of the bill and to preserve consumer and investor protections, preserve states authority to enforce consumer protection laws and CFPA's authority to enforce rules it adopts.
Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs. Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items, LIHEAP and weatherization. (no bill) House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments. H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010 - Lobbied for extension of UI benefits. H.R. 4899, Disaster Relief and Summer Jobs Act of 2010 - Lobbied for inclusion of other non-defense discretionary funding levels for FY 2011.
S.330/H.R.684, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a government-operated Medicare prescription drug plan. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). S.683/H.R.1670, Community Choice Act - Supported Community First Choice Option version of this legislation in health care reform. S.245/H.R. 468/S.434/H.R.2688, Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act and possible amendments, in healthcare reform, including Family Caregiving provisions. S.113/H.R.2560, Empowered at Home Act and the Independence at Home Act - Discussed long-term care and chronic care legislation that AARP endorsed and provisions included in health reform legislation. S.631/H.R.2223, Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act - Support for legislation in healthcare reform on criminal background checks for employees of long-term care providers and specific bill provisions. S. 697/H.R.1721, Class Act - Discussed provisions of CLASS in House and Senate health reform bills and urged inclusion of CLASS in Senate and House HCR legislation. S.1131/H.R.2560 Independence at Home Act - Discussed AARP's support for this Medicare care coordination bill; and it's inclusion in health reform legislation. Discussed healthcare coverage for the 50-64 year old population, age rating, and closing the doughnut hole. S.1133/H.R. 2580, Empowering Medicare Patient Choices Act - Discussed legislation that would promote patient decision aids to help people make informed, evidence-based decisions about health care treatment options. H.R. 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions, improve quality for Medicare beneficiaries, and reduce wasteful spending in Medicare; worked to incorporate bill and its elements into health reform legislation. S. 960, Medicare Early Access Act of 2009 - Support for legislation to let Americans aged 55-64 who are otherwise without access to group or public coverage buy into Medicare. H.R. 2700, Prescription Coverage Now Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would assist low-invome individuals in obtaining subsidized prescription drug coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program by expediting the application and qualification process and by revising the resource standards used to determine eligibility for such subsidies, and for other purposes. S. 1185, Medicare Financial Stability for Beneficiaries Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would ensure that low-income beneficiaries have improved access to health care under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2716, Medicare Savings Program Improvement Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide financial stability for older Americans and people with disabilities through improvements in the Medicare Savings Program. Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population (no bill). S.750 Caring for an Aging America Act - Discussed as possible amendment to health reform bill. S.1257/H.R.2852 Project 2020: Building the Promise of Home and Community Based Services Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. Discussed ideas to improve medicare for medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Medicare physician payment issues and SGR. (no bill) S. 2128, Prevent Healthcare Fraud Act - Discussed Medicare Fraud. Discussed idea of an annual physical for Medicare beneficiaries (no bill). S.1009 Medicare Care Transitions Program Act - Discussed provisions of Medicare Care Transitions Program Act. S.975 Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation and Protection Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. S.1256 Home and Community Balanced Incentives Act - Discussed inclusion of this legislation in health reform legislation and advocated for amendment in Senate healthcare reform legislation. H.R. 3631, Medicare Premium Fairness Act - Lobbied to pass legislation to allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries. S. 2926, the Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Discussed the implications of legislation to provide $250 in economic relief to seniors, veterans and the disabled in response to the lack of a COLA in 2010; allow Medicare Part B premiums to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries and to study the use of a new Consumer Price Index for use in calculating future Social Security COLAs. H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation 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. H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation to make improvements in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act/ S.1796, America's Healthy Future Act - Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health insurance industry, "ending rating by health condition or any proxy," closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare, and modifying medicare advantage. House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847 "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments.
H.R.3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation that would reform the health care system to provide affordable quality health care and expand access to long-term services and supports. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, such as affordable and accessible quality healthcare with a focus on the 50-64 year old population. (no bill) Discussed healthcare reform and issues around the public plan option (no bill). S.1569/H.R.3185 Medicare Graduate Nursing Education Act - Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population. (no bill) S. 623/HR 1558, Pre-existing Condition Patient Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would prohibit insurers from denying health insurance or delaying coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. H.R. 2778, Health Equity and Accountability through Research Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would address racial and ethnic disparities in care. S. 979/HR 2360, Small Business Health Options Programs Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable and accessible. H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act/S.1796 America's Healthy Future Act ) Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health insurance industry, ending rating by health condition or any proxy, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit or other transitional care provisions in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare, establishing CLASS program. S.1213, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would create a public-private partnership to conduct and disseminate comparative effectiveness research. S. 726/H.R. 1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life Saving Medicines - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R. 3090, Health Equity and Accountability Act - Discussed need to end racial and ethnic disparities in care. Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2011 - Lobbied for funding for healthcare services, research and training involving NIH, AHRQ, CMS, HRSA, HHS and AOA. (no bill) H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act - Lobbied in support of health care legislation which makes improvements such as closing the Part D coverage gap, in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R.1159, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme-Contacted Congressman's Meek's office to explore support of a bill that offers some relief to victims of Ponzi schemes. Lobbied for reintroduction of auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees (no bill). Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. (no bill number) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Met with Democratic Policy Counsel staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Met with the Vice-President's staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed preferred Social Security options. (no bill) Discussed implications of no Social Security COLA.(no bill) Discussed disability backlog process and administration issues, including participation on SSA Advisory Future Systems Technology Panel (Nancy LeaMond, panelist). Advocated for retirement security for family caregivers. H.R. 3536, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act -Discussed implications of legislation responding to the lack of a Social Security COLA in 2010. H.R. 3557- To provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for Social Security Benefits for 2010. Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R.3572, COLA Assistance Act of 2009-Discussed implications on legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 1685/H.R.3597, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lact of a Cocial Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3691, Seniors and Veterans Economic Stimulus Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3672, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3677, Save Our Seniors Social Security Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3810, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 2926 Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Discussed legislation that would allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries, providing Social Security beneficiaries with $250 in economic relief in response to the lack of a cost-of-living adjustment for 2010 and converting from the CPI-W to the CPI-E. H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 - Reviewed and discussed legislation "to prevent the overstatement of benefits payable to non-highly compensated employees under qualified plans, and for other purposes."
H.R.1388/S.277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act-Implementation and funding discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997/S. 1406 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. Also lobbied for FDA report on bioequalency of generic brand epilepsy drugs. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. Also lobbied for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage credit subsidy. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. H.R. 3326, Division B, Dept. of Defense Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for SNAP participation changes, extension of Unemployment Insurance Benefits and COBRA eligibility, delay in cuts to Medicare physician payments. S. 2853, Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action - Lobbied against the establishment of the task force because of the risk it poses to the Social Security program. H.J. Res.64, Third Continuing Resolution, FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. H.R. 2996, Division B, Interior Appropriations bill - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments.
S.525/H.R.1298/S.1232, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a system of safe importation of prescription drugs from abroad. S.726/H.R.1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for the approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R.1706, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and for other purposes. S. 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market,and for other purposes. S.515/H.R.1260/S.610, Patent Reform Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would amend federal patent law to rewrite provisions concerning the conditions for patentability. Specifically, AARP weighed in on the inequitable conduct provisions of the legislation. S. 301, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide for disclosure of gifts given by pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to physicians. H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY2010-Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs. FDA research on bioequivalency of generic epilepsy drugs, rural housing assistance and repair (no bill). S.1315, Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Amendment/H.R.3777 Drug Price Competition Act - Lobbied to expand the definition of "first applicant" under such Act to allow a generic drug manufacturer that is currently considered an applicant subsequent to a brand-name manufacturer's 180-day exclusivity period to qualify as a first applicant for purposes of filing an abbreviated application for a new drug. Requires such applicant ot submit a substantially complete application that contains and lawfully maintains a certification for such drug. H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act, America's Healthy Future Act (no Senate bill)- Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health ending rating by health condition or any proxy, insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit or other transitional care proposals in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) S. 434, Empowerment at Home Act (includes caregiver tax credit) - Discussed tax credits for caregivers. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes.
S.540/H.R.1346, Medical Device Safety Act - Discussed legislation would make clear congressional intent that state tort claims are not preempted by the FFDCA. Medical malpractice in health reform.
Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010-Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies with bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed legislation. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Discussed AARP criteria for a federal role in the regulation of insurance.(no bill) H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act, America's Healthy Future Act (no Senate bill) - Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health ending rating by health condition or any proxy, insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit establishing CLASS program or other transitional care provisions in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare. Discussed support for the inclusion of Puerto Rico and the territories in the proposed Health Insurance Exchange, increasing medicaid funds to Puerto Rico seniors in Medicare Part B. (no bill) Discussed support for the inclusion of Puerto Rico and the territories in the proposed Health Insurance Exchange, increasing Medicaid funds to Puerto Rico and the territories, and the auto-enrollment of Puerto Rico seniors in Medicare Part B. (no bill)
Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010-Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies with bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed legislation. Discussed proposal to create a House Special Committee on Aging to mirror the Senate Special Committee on Aging (no bill number).
H.R.1159, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme-Contacted Congressman's Meek's office to explore support of a bill that offers some relief to victims of Ponzi schemes. Lobbied for reintroduction of auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees (no bill). Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. (no bill number) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Met with Democratic Policy Counsel staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Met with the Vice-President's staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed preferred Social Security options. (no bill) Discussed implications of no Social Security COLA.(no bill) Discussed disability backlog process and administration issues, including participation on SSA Advisory Future Systems Technology Panel (Nancy LeaMond, panelist). Advocated for retirement security for family caregivers. H.R. 3536, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act -Discussed implications of legislation responding to the lack of a Social Security COLA in 2010. H.R. 3557- To provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for Social Security Benefits for 2010. Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R.3572, COLA Assistance Act of 2009-Discussed implications on legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 1685/H.R.3597, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lact of a Cocial Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3691, Seniors and Veterans Economic Stimulus Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3672, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3677, Save Our Seniors Social Security Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3810, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 2926 Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Discussed legislation that would allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries, providing Social Security beneficiaries with $250 in economic relief in response to the lack of a cost-of-living adjustment for 2010 and converting from the CPI-W to the CPI-E. H.R. 4126, the Retirement Fairness Act of 2009 - Reviewed and discussed legislation "to prevent the overstatement of benefits payable to non-highly compensated employees under qualified plans, and for other purposes."
H.R.1388/S.277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act-Implementation and funding discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997/S. 1406 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. Also lobbied for FDA report on bioequalency of generic brand epilepsy drugs. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. Also lobbied for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage credit subsidy. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. H.R. 3326, Division B, Dept. of Defense Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for SNAP participation changes, extension of Unemployment Insurance Benefits and COBRA eligibility, delay in cuts to Medicare physician payments. S. 2853, Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action - Lobbied against the establishment of the task force because of the risk it poses to the Social Security program. H.J. Res.64, Third Continuing Resolution, FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. H.R. 2996, Division B, Interior Appropriations bill - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments.
S.525/H.R.1298/S.1232, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a system of safe importation of prescription drugs from abroad. S.726/H.R.1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for the approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R.1706, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and for other purposes. S. 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market,and for other purposes. S.515/H.R.1260/S.610, Patent Reform Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would amend federal patent law to rewrite provisions concerning the conditions for patentability. Specifically, AARP weighed in on the inequitable conduct provisions of the legislation. S. 301, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide for disclosure of gifts given by pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to physicians. H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY2010-Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs. FDA research on bioequivalency of generic epilepsy drugs, rural housing assistance and repair (no bill). S.1315, Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Amendment/H.R.3777 Drug Price Competition Act - Lobbied to expand the definition of "first applicant" under such Act to allow a generic drug manufacturer that is currently considered an applicant subsequent to a brand-name manufacturer's 180-day exclusivity period to qualify as a first applicant for purposes of filing an abbreviated application for a new drug. Requires such applicant ot submit a substantially complete application that contains and lawfully maintains a certification for such drug. H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act, America's Healthy Future Act (no Senate bill)- Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health ending rating by health condition or any proxy, insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit or other transitional care proposals in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) S. 434, Empowerment at Home Act (includes caregiver tax credit) - Discussed tax credits for caregivers. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes.
S.330/H.R.684, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a government-operated Medicare prescription drug plan. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). S.683/H.R.1670, Community Choice Act - Supported Community First Choice Option version of this legislation in health care reform. S.245/H.R. 468/S.434/H.R.2688, Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act and possible amendments, in healthcare reform, including Family Caregiving provisions. S.113/H.R.2560, Empowered at Home Act and the Independence at Home Act - Discussed long-term care and chronic care legislation that AARP endorsed and including provisions in health reform legislation. S.631/H.R.2223, Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act - Support for legislation and amendment on criminal background checks for employees of long-term care providers and specific bill provisions. S. 697/H.R.1721, Class Act - Discussed provisions of CLASS in House and Senate health reform bills and urged inclusion of CLASS in Senate and House HCR legislation. S.1131/H.R.2560 Independence at Home Act - Discussed AARP's support for this Medicare care coordination bill; and urged it's inclusion in health reform legislation. Discussed healthcare coverage for the 50-64 year old population age rating and closing the doughnut hole. S.1133/H.R. 2580, Empowering Medicare Patient Choices Act - Discussed legislation that would promote patient decision aids to help people make informed, evidence-based decisions about health care treatment options. H.R. 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions, improve quality for Medicare beneficiaries, and reducing wasteful spending in Medicare; worked to incorporate bill and its elements into health reform legislation. S. 960, Medicare Early Access Act of 2009 - To let Americans aged 55-64 who are otherwise without access to grup or public coverage buy into Medicare. H.R. 2700, Prescription Coverage Now Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would assist low-invome individuals in obtaining subsidized prescription drug coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program by expediting the application and qualification process and by revising the resource standards used to determine eligibility for such subsidies, and for other purposes. S. 1185, Medicare Financial Stability for Beneficiaries Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would ensure that low-income beneficiaries have improved access to health care under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2716, Medicare Savings Program Improvement Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide financial stability for older Americans and people with disabilities through improvements in the Medicare Savings Program. Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population (no bill). H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY2010-Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act). S.750 Caring for an Aging America Act - Discussed possible amendment to health reform bill. S.1257/H.R.2852 Project 2020: Building the Promise of Home and Community Based Services Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. Discussed ideas to improve medicare for medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Medicare physician payment issues and SGR. (no bill) S. 2128, Prevent Healthcare Fraud Act - Discussed Medicare Fraud. Discussed idea of an annual physical for Medicare beneficiaries (no bill). S.1009 Medicare Care Transitions Program Act - Discussed provisions of Medicare Care Transitions Program Act. S.975 Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation and Protection Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. Discussed proposals to address LTC and HCBS in the context of health care reform. (no bill) S.1256 Home and Community Balanced Incentives Act - Discussed inclusion of this legislation in health reform legislation and advocated for amendment in Senate healthcare reform legislation. H.R. 3631, Medicare Premium Fairness Act - Lobbied to pass legislation to allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries. H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act, America's Healthy Future Act (no Senate bill)- Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health insurance industry, "ending rating by health condition or any proxy," closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare, and modifying medicare advantage. S. 2926, Economic Fairness for Seniors Act - Discussed legislation that would allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries, provide social security beneficiaries with $250 in economic relief in response to the lack of cost of living adjustment for 2010, and convert from the CPI-W to the CPI-E. H.J.Res. 64, Third Continuing Resolution, FY 2010; not enacted - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. H.R. 3326, Division B, Defense Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for SNAP participation changes, extension of unemployment benefits and COBRA eligibility, delay in cuts to Medicare physician payments. H.R. 2996, Division B, Interior Appropriations bill lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R. 2847 "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments. Discussed support for the inclusion of Puerto Rico and the territories in the proposed Health Insurance Exchange, increasing Medicaid funds to Puerto Rico seniors in Medicare Part B. (no bill) Discussed support for the inclusion of Puerto Rico and the territories in the proposed Health Insurance Exchange, increasing Medicaid funds to Puerto Rico and the territories, and the auto-enrollment of Puerto Rico seniors in Medicare Part B. (no bill)
S.540/H.R.1346, Medical Device Safety Act - Discussed legislation would make clear congressional intent that state tort claims are not preempted by the FFDCA. Medical malpractice in health reform.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
S.330/H.R.684, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a government-operated Medicare prescription drug plan. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). S.683/H.R.1670, Community Choice Act - Engaged in discussions about the bill, possible changes to advance bill in health reform and it's provisions to balance Medicaid. Discussed chronic care issues and caregiver assessment in Medicaid. Discussed ways to provide better care coordination to dual eligibles and possible legislation (no bill). S.245/H.R. 468/S.434/H.R.468 Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act and possible amendment, the Empowered at Home Act and the Independence at Home Act - Discussed long-term care and chronic care legislation that AARP endorsed and shared endorsement letters. Discussed co-sponsors of Medicaid HCBS legislation. S.631/H.R.2223, Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act - Support for legislation and amendment on criminal background checks for employees of long-term care providers and specific bill provisions. S. 697/H.R.1721, Class Act - Discussed this bill and versions marked up in committee. Endorsed provisions in HELP and E&C Committee healthcare reform bills. S.1131/H.R.2560 Independence at Home Act - Endorsed and discussed AARP's support for this Medicare care coordination bill; and House Committee amendment and urged co-sponsorship. Discussed healthcare coverage for the 50-64 year old population age rating and closing the doughnut hole. S.1133/H.R. 2580, Empowering Medicare Patient Choices Act - To promote patient decision aids to help people make informed, evidence-based decisions about health care treatment options. H.R. 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act of 2009 - To reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions, improving quality for Medicare beneficiaries, and reducing wasteful spending in Medicare; endorsed committee amendment; worked to incorporate bill and its elements into health reform legislation. S. 960, Medicare Early Access Act of 2009 - To let Americans aged 55-64 who are otherwise without access to grup or public coverage buy into Medicare. H.R. 2700, Prescription Coverage Now Act of 2009 - To assist low-invome individuals in obtaining subsidized prescription drug coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program by expediting the application and qualification process and by revising the resource standards used to determine eligibility for such subsidies, and for other purposes. S. 1185, Medicare Financial Stability for Beneficiaries Act of 2009 - To ensure that low-income beneficiaries have improved access to health care under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2716, Medicare Savings Program Improvement Act of 2009 - To provide financial stability for older Americans and people with disabilities through improvements in the Medicare Savings Program. Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population (no bill). H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY2010-Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items (no bill numbers). S.750 Caring for an Aging america Act - Lobbied in support of legislation and discussed possible floor amendment.. S.1257/H.R.2852 Project 2020:Building the Promise of Home and Community Based Services Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. Discussed ideas to improve medicare for medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Medicare physician payment issues and SGR. Responded to staff inquiry about AARP position on Medicare fraud bill; referred staff to appropriate AARP staff. Discussed idea of an annual physical for Medicare beneficiaries (no bill). S.1009 Medicare Care Transitions Program Act - Discussed provisions of Medicare Care Transitions Program Act. S.975 Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation and Protection Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. Discussed care coordination for dual eligibles and policy ideas to address this (no bill). Discussed proposals to address LTC and HCBS in the context of health care reform. (no bill) S.1150 Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act - Endorsed advance care planning legislation. S.1263 Senior Navigation and Planning Act legislation - discussed legislation. S.1256 Home and Community Balanced Incentives Act - Discussed inclusion of this legislation in health reform legislation and urged cosponsors, advocated for amendment in committee. H.R. 3631, Medicare Premium Fairness Act - Lobbied to pass legislation to allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries. H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act, America's Healthy Future Act (no Senate bill)- Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare.
S.525/H.R.1298/S.1232, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a system of safe importation of prescription drugs from abroad. S.726/H.R.1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for the approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R.1706, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and for other purposes. S. 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market,and for other purposes. S.515/H.R.1260/S.610, Patent Reform Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would amend federal patent law to rewrite provisions concerning the conditions for patentability. Specifically, AARP weighed in on the inequitable conduct provisions of the legislation. S. 301, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide for disclosure of gifts given by pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to physicians. H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY2010-Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs. FDA research on bioequivalency of generic epilepsy drugs, rural housing assistance and repair (no bill). S.1315, Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Amendment/H.R.3777 Drug Price Competition Act - Lobbied to expand the definition of "first applicant" under such Act to allow a generic drug manufacturer that is currently considered an applicant subsequent to a brand-name manufacturer's 180-day exclusivity period to qualify as a first applicant for purposes of filing an abbreviated application for a new drug. Requires such applicant ot submit a substantially complete application that contains and lawfully maintains a certification for such drug. H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act, America's Healthy Future Act (no Senate bill)- Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare.
Discussed AARP criteria for a federal role in the regulation of insurance.(no bill) H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act, America's Healthy Future Act (no Senate bill)- Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare.
H.R.1159, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme-Contacted Congressman's Meek's office to explore support of a bill that offers some relief to victims of Ponzi schemes. Lobbied for reintroduction of auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees (no bill). Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Met with Democratic Policy Counsel staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Met with the Vice-President's staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed preferred Social Security options. (no bill) Discussed implications of no Social Security COLA.(no bill) Discussed disability backlog process and administration issues, including participation on SSA Advisory Future Systems Technology Panel (Nancy LeaMond, panelist). Advocated for retirement security for family caregivers. H.R. 3536, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act -Discussed implications of legislation responding to the lack of a Social Security COLA in 2010. H.R. 3557- To provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for Social Security Benefits for 2010. Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R.3572, COLA Assistance Act of 2009-Discussed implications on legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 1685/H.R.3597, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lact of a Cocial Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3691, Seniors and Veterans Economic Stimulus Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3672, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3677, Save Our Seniors Social Security Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding table s that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) Discussed tax credits for caregivers. (no bill) H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes.
Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010-Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies with bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed legislation.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding table s that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Income weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) Discussed tax credits for caregivers. (no bill) H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R.1159 - To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1989 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme. Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes.
H.R.1159, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme-Contacted Congressman's Meek's office to explore support of a bill that offers some relief to victims of Ponzi schemes. Lobbied for reintroduction of auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees (no bill). Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Met with Democratic Policy Counsel staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Met with the Vice-President's staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed preferred Social Security options. (no bill) Discussed implications of no Social Security COLA.(no bill) Discussed disability backlog process and administration issues, including participation on SSA Advisory Future Systems Technology Panel (Nancy LeaMond, panelist). Advocated for retirement security for family caregivers. H.R. 3536, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act -Discussed implications of legislation responding to the lack of a Social Security COLA in 2010. H.R. 3557- To provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for Social Security Benefits for 2010. Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R.3572, COLA Assistance Act of 2009-Discussed implications on legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. S. 1685/H.R.3597, Emergency Senior Citizens Relief Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lact of a Cocial Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3691, Seniors and Veterans Economic Stimulus Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3672, Social Security COLA Fix for 2010 Act - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010. H.R. 3677, Save Our Seniors Social Security Act of 2009 - Discussed implications of legislation introduced to respond to the lack of a Social Security COLA for 2010.
H.R.1256, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Supported prescription drug reimportation amendment. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, such as affordable and accessible quality healthcare with a focus on the 50-64 year old population. (no bill) Discussed healthcare reform and issues around the public plan option (no bill). S.1569/H.R.3185 Medicare Graduate Nursing Education Act - Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population. (no bill) S. 623/HR 1558, Pre-existing Condition Patient Protection Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would prohibit insurers from denying health insurance or delaying coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. H.R. 2778, Health Equity and Accountability through Research Act of 2009 - Lobbied in support of bill that would address racial and ethnic disparities in care. S. 979/HR 2360, Small Business Health Options Programs Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable and accessible. S.702/H.R.2096 Long Term Care Affordability and Security Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. Discussed update on staff work on a proposal for a LTC social insurance program. (no bill) Discussed various end-of-life issues including advance directives, patient wishes and patient and provider education; orders for life-sustaining treatment, etc. (no bill) H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act, America's Healthy Future Act (no Senate bill)- Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare. S.1213 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act - Lobbied in support of bill that would create a public-private partnership to conduct and disseminate comparative effectiveness research. S. 726/H.R. 1427 Promoting Innovation and Access to Life Saving Medicines - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R. 3090 Health Equity and Accountability Act - Discussed need to end racial and ethnic disparities in care. H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for healthcare services, research and training involving NIH, AHRQ, CMS, HRSA, HHS and AOA.
Discussed AARP criteria for a federal role in the regulation of insurance.(no bill) H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act, America's Healthy Future Act (no Senate bill)- Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare.
S.330/H.R.684, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a government-operated Medicare prescription drug plan. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). S.683/H.R.1670, Community Choice Act - Engaged in discussions about the bill, possible changes to advance bill in health reform and it's provisions to balance Medicaid. Discussed chronic care issues and caregiver assessment in Medicaid. Discussed ways to provide better care coordination to dual eligibles and possible legislation (no bill). S.245/H.R. 468/S.434/H.R.468 Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act and possible amendment, the Empowered at Home Act and the Independence at Home Act - Discussed long-term care and chronic care legislation that AARP endorsed and shared endorsement letters. Discussed co-sponsors of Medicaid HCBS legislation. S.631/H.R.2223, Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act - Support for legislation and amendment on criminal background checks for employees of long-term care providers and specific bill provisions. S. 697/H.R.1721, Class Act - Discussed this bill and versions marked up in committee. Endorsed provisions in HELP and E&C Committee healthcare reform bills. S.1131/H.R.2560 Independence at Home Act - Endorsed and discussed AARP's support for this Medicare care coordination bill; and House Committee amendment and urged co-sponsorship. Discussed healthcare coverage for the 50-64 year old population age rating and closing the doughnut hole. S.1133/H.R. 2580, Empowering Medicare Patient Choices Act - To promote patient decision aids to help people make informed, evidence-based decisions about health care treatment options. H.R. 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act of 2009 - To reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions, improving quality for Medicare beneficiaries, and reducing wasteful spending in Medicare; endorsed committee amendment; worked to incorporate bill and its elements into health reform legislation. S. 960, Medicare Early Access Act of 2009 - To let Americans aged 55-64 who are otherwise without access to grup or public coverage buy into Medicare. H.R. 2700, Prescription Coverage Now Act of 2009 - To assist low-invome individuals in obtaining subsidized prescription drug coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program by expediting the application and qualification process and by revising the resource standards used to determine eligibility for such subsidies, and for other purposes. S. 1185, Medicare Financial Stability for Beneficiaries Act of 2009 - To ensure that low-income beneficiaries have improved access to health care under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2716, Medicare Savings Program Improvement Act of 2009 - To provide financial stability for older Americans and people with disabilities through improvements in the Medicare Savings Program. Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population (no bill). H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY2010-Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items (no bill numbers). S.750 Caring for an Aging america Act - Lobbied in support of legislation and discussed possible floor amendment.. S.1257/H.R.2852 Project 2020:Building the Promise of Home and Community Based Services Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. Discussed ideas to improve medicare for medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) Discussed Medicare physician payment issues and SGR. Responded to staff inquiry about AARP position on Medicare fraud bill; referred staff to appropriate AARP staff. Discussed idea of an annual physical for Medicare beneficiaries (no bill). S.1009 Medicare Care Transitions Program Act - Discussed provisions of Medicare Care Transitions Program Act. S.975 Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation and Protection Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. Discussed care coordination for dual eligibles and policy ideas to address this (no bill). Discussed proposals to address LTC and HCBS in the context of health care reform. (no bill) S.1150 Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act - Endorsed advance care planning legislation. S.1263 Senior Navigation and Planning Act legislation - discussed legislation. S.1256 Home and Community Balanced Incentives Act - Discussed inclusion of this legislation in health reform legislation and urged cosponsors, advocated for amendment in committee. H.R. 3631, Medicare Premium Fairness Act - Lobbied to pass legislation to allow premiums for Medicare Part B to remain at 2009 levels for all beneficiaries. H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act, America's Healthy Future Act (no Senate bill)- Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare.
S.525/H.R.1298/S.1232, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a system of safe importation of prescription drugs from abroad. S.726/H.R.1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for the approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R.1706, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and for other purposes. S. 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market,and for other purposes. S.515/H.R.1260/S.610, Patent Reform Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would amend federal patent law to rewrite provisions concerning the conditions for patentability. Specifically, AARP weighed in on the inequitable conduct provisions of the legislation. S. 301, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide for disclosure of gifts given by pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to physicians. H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY2010-Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs. FDA research on bioequivalency of generic epilepsy drugs, rural housing assistance and repair (no bill). S.1315, Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Amendment/H.R.3777 Drug Price Competition Act - Lobbied to expand the definition of "first applicant" under such Act to allow a generic drug manufacturer that is currently considered an applicant subsequent to a brand-name manufacturer's 180-day exclusivity period to qualify as a first applicant for purposes of filing an abbreviated application for a new drug. Requires such applicant ot submit a substantially complete application that contains and lawfully maintains a certification for such drug. H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act/S. 1679, Americas Health Choices Act, America's Healthy Future Act (no Senate bill)- Discussed need for affordable quality healthcare, delivery system reform, ending age discrimination in the health insurance industry, closing the doughnut hole, creating a pathway for generic biologics, allowing and funding states to provide home and community based services, creating a transitional benefit in medicare and expanding the asset limit to qualify for low-income programs in medicare.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Discussed AARP's 2009 Advocacy Agenda with members of Congress and their staff. (No bill) H.R.946/S.574 Plain Language Act - Discussed using plain language in financial disclosure H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010-Lobbied in support of funding for various agencies with bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act - Discussed legislation.
Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding table s that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) Discussed tax credits for caregivers. (no bill) H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R.1159 - Discussed legislation to grant tax relief to victims of Ponzi-type schemes.
S.330/H.R.684, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a government-operated Medicare prescription drug plan. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). S.683/H.R.1670, Community Choice Act - Engaged in discussions about the bill and it's provisions to balance Medicaid. Discussed ideas to balance state long-term care systems including enhanced FMAP provisions for Medicaid (no bill). Discussed chronic care issues and caregiver assessment in Medicaid. Provided feedback on Medicare Realigning CARE Act (?) chronic care coordinating HCBS and provided feedback on draft proposals (no bill). Discussed challenges to replication of the PACE program. Discussed lessons learned from PACE that could be applicable to dual eligible SNPs (no bill). Discussed ways to provide better care coordination to dual eligibles and possible legislation. S.647/H.R.7128, Nursing Home Transparency and Quality of Care Improvement Act - Discussed reintroduction of the Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act in the House and discussed feedback on the bill's provisions. Also discussed provisions of S.647 Nursing Home Quality of Care and Transparency and Improvement Act (S.647). S.245/H.R. 468/S.434/H.R.468 Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act, the Empowered at Home Act and the Independence at Home Act - Discussed long-term care and chronic care legislation that AARP endorsed and shared endorsement letters. Discussed co-sponsors of Medicaid HCBS legislation. S.631/H.R.2223, Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act - Endorsed legislation on criminal background checks for employees of long-term care providers and specific bill provisions. Discussed system delivery reform in health care reform and logistics for testimony. Submitted delivery system reform testimony and comments to Finance Committee. Discussed health care reform substance and process in Finance and HELP Committees (no bill). Discussed Budget Committee letter on health care reform, shared AARP's position on the budget and health care reform. (no bill) S. 697/H.R.1721, Class Act - Discussed this bill, (next steps, scoring, actual analysis, testimony, markup and AARP position, S.1131/H.R.2560 Independence at Home Act - Discussed AARP's support for Medicare care coordination bill; a Hill briefing, bill reintroduction, and urged co-sponsorship. Discussed healthcare coverage for the 50-64 year old population and scheduled meetings for volunteers to share their coverage stories (no bill). S.1133/H.R. 2580, Empowering Medicare Patient Choices Act - To promote patient decision aids to help people make informed, evidence-based decisions about health care treatment options. H.R. 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act of 2009 - To reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions, improving quality for Medicare beneficiaries, and reducing wasteful spending in Medicare. S. 960, Medicare Early Access Act of 2009 - To let Americans aged 55-64 who are otherwise without access to grup or public coverage buy into Medicare. H.R. 2700, Prescription Coverage Now Act of 2009 - To assist low-invome individuals in obtaining subsidized prescription drug coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program by expediting the application and qualification process and by revising the resource standards used to determine eligibility for such subsidies, and for other purposes. S. 1185, Medicare Financial Stability for Beneficiaries Act of 2009 - To ensure that low-income beneficiaries have improved access to health care under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. H.R. 2716, Medicare Savings Program Improvement Act of 2009 - To provide financial stability for older Americans and people with disabilities through improvements in the Medicare Savings Program. Advocated for modernizing Medicare funding so that nursing education funds are directed to advanced nurse practice programs to help produce more highly-skilled nurses to care for the Medicare population. Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY2010-Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items (no bill numbers). S.1004 Re-Aligning CARE Act - Discussed feedback on draft Re-aligning CARE Act and urged Sen. Lincoln to sponsor a bill to establish a transitional care benefit in Medicare. Discussed AARP proposal for a Medicare transitional care benefit (no bill number). Set up meeting with MedPAC staff to discuss Medicare transitional care benefit; meeting subsequently held. S.750 Caring for an Aging america Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. Discussed concerns over HHA regulation which would make it more difficult for state surveyors to share information about their surveys of nursing homes. (no bill) S.1257/H.R.2852 Project 2020:Building the Promise of Home and Community Based Services Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. Discussed ideas to improve medicare for medicare beneficiaries. (no bill) S.975 Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation and Protection Act - Lobbied in support of legislation. Inquired regarding use of Medicaid stimulus funds for an enhanced match in the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program. Set up meetings to discuss AARP Health Care Reform priorities. Discussed Medicare physician payment issues and SGR. Inquired about information regarding a Medicare waiver and five New England states. Responded to staff inquiry about AARP position on Medicare fraud bill; referred staff to appropriate AARP staff. Discussed idea of an annual physical for Medicare beneficiaries. S.1009 Medicare Care Transitions Program Act - Discussed provisions of Medicare Care Transitions Program Act. Discussed care coordination for dual eligibles and policy ideas to address this. Provided information to help educate family caregivers about benefits under Medicare and Medicaid. (no bill) Discussed proposals to address LTC and HCBS in the context of health care reform. (no bill) S.1150 Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act - Discussed concerns on draft advance care planning legislation. S.1263 Senior Navigation and Planning Act - Discussed legislation. S.1256 Home and Community Balanced Incentives Act - Discussed inclusion of this legislation in health reform legislation.
Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 - Discussion of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee legislation to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and special needs para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, expanding adoption of planning and design features to better accommodate all roadway users and strengthening connections between transportation and land use planning. S.584/H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009 - Discussion of legislation to require States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to adopt complete streets policies to ensure that federally-funded improvements to roadways incorporate design changes that permit potential users of all ages and abilities to travel safely and conveniently. Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act - Discussion of proposed legislation to create a federal funding program for States to implement federal safety design recommendations to address unsafe conditions at intersections and roadways with high incidence of traffic accidents and fatalities among older drivers and pedestrians.(no bill) Senior Para-transit legislation - Discussion of proposed legislation to reauthorize, increase capital funding and provide operating subsidy funding for the Department of Transportation Sec.5310 special needs transportation program for seniors and persons with disabilities.(no bill) Transportation, HUD and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs. (no bill)
H.R.1159, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme-Contacted Congressman's Meek's office to explore support of a bill that offers some relief to victims of Ponzi schemes. Lobbied for reintroduction of auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees (no bill). Lobbied for introduction of legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it. Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding tables that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Met with Democratic Policy Counsel staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Met with the Vice-President's staff on: Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security. (no bill) Discussed preferred Social Security options. (no bill) Discussed implications of no Social Security COLA.(no bill)
S.525/H.R. 1298, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a system of safe importation of prescription drugs from abroad. S.726/H.R.1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for the approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R.1706, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and for other purposes. S. 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market,and for other purposes. S.515/H.R.1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would amend federal patent law to rewrite provisions concerning the conditions for patentability. Specifically, AARP weighed in on the inequitable conduct provisions of the legislation. S. 301, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide for disclosure of gifts given by pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to physicians. H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY2010-Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair.
H.R. 1388/S. 277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act - Implementation discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. S.Con.Res. 13/H.Con.Res. 85, Concurrent Budget Resolution for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of federal budget for fiscal year 2010, particularly with regard to health care reform, transportation reauthorization and social security agency funding, and LIHEAP funding. Lobbied for nursing education funding (HRSA) in the conference negotiations for the economic stimulus package. H.R.2877 Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 (no bill number) - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
S.330/H.R.684, Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a government-operated Medicare prescription drug plan. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). S.683/H.R.1670, Community Choice Act - Engaged in discussions about the bill and it's provisions to balance Medicaid. Discussed ideas to balance state long-term care systems (no bill). Discussed chronic care issues and caregiver assessment in Medicaid (no bill). Discussed challenges to replication of the PACE program. Discussed lessons learned from PACE that could be applicable to dual eligible SNPs (no bill). S.750, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act - Discussed reintroduction of the Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act. S.245/S.434/S.631, Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act, the Empowered at Home Act, the Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act, and the Independence at Home Act - Discussed long-term care and chronic care legislation that AARP endorsed and shared endorsement letters. Discussed co-sponsors of Medicaid HCBS legislation. S.631, Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act - Lobbied for legislation on criminal background checks for employees of long-term care providers and specific bill provisions. Long-Term Care Tax Reduction Act (no bill number) - Discussed provisions and potential changes to a bill that allows tax free withdrawals from retirement accounts to pay for private long-term care insurance. Discussed system delivery reform in health care reform. Discussed health care reform substance and process (no bill). Discussed Budget Committee letter on health care reform, shared AARP's position on the budget and health care reform, discussed upcoming LTC hearing and witnesses. S. 697, Class Act - Discussed this bill and recent AARP testimony. Independence at Home Act (no bill number) - Discussed AARP's support for this Medicare care coordination bill and urged co-sponsorship. Discussed healthcare coverage for the 50-64 year old population (no bill).
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Discussion of proposals to reauthorize the LIHEAP program to assist low income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs. H. R. 1573 National Home Energy Revolving Fund - Discussed legislation to establish the National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund within the Department of Energy to provide amounts to units of general local government to make loans to homeowners for qualified home energy audits and certified energy savings improvements, and for other purposes. Climate Change Legislative Proposals - Discussion of draft House Energy and Commerce Committee proposals on climate change to create a federal cap and trade program to distribute 100% of carbon permits and distribute at least 90% of total auction proceeds in the form of dividends to every American with a Social Security number.
S. 584/H.R. 1443 Complete Streets Act of 2009-Directs States and Metropolitan Planning Organization to adopt complete Streets policies within two years to ensure improvements are made to federally-funded roadways to ensure that potential users of all ages and abilities can travel safely and conveniently. Discussed legislation to be introduced to provide a five-year reauthorization of the expiring SAFTEA-LU legislation. AARP interests include increasing funding for public transit and para-transit services, promotion of older driver and pedestrian safety, and strengthened connections between transportation and land use. (no bill) Older Driver and Pedestrian Safty and Roadway Enhancement Act - Discussed legislation to be introduced to provide funding to states to implement roadway safety recommendations for unsafe intersections and roadways based on the Federal Highway Administration's Highway Design Handbook for Older Drivers and Pedestrians. (no bill)
Lobbied for introduction for legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; and on the inappropriate application of withholding table s that implement Make Work Pay to pension and other retirement income. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed Auto-IRA, a bill that would require an automatic workplace retirement savings plan for an estimated 50 million employees; legislation that would end the age cap in the earned income tax credit; legislation that would expand the savers credit so that more modest income individuals can benefit from it; weatherization; modernizing the poverty measure; and modernizing the asset tests that are used to determine eligibility for federal benefits. (no bill) Discussed tax assistance funding. (no bill) Discussed tax credits for caregivers.
S.61/H.R. 200 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009, H. R. 225 Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act - Discussed legislation to amend the Bankruptcy Code to permit changes in the terms of mortgages for a debtor's primary residence in Chapter 13 proceedings. H.R. 527 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act - Discussed legislation to permit deferrals on certain home mortgage foreclosures for a limited period to allow homeowners to take remedial action and to require home mortgage servicers to provide homeowners with advance notice of any upcoming reset of the mortgage interest rate. S. 118 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act - Discussed legislation to provide for rehabilitation of existing rental housing units constructed under the HUD Section 202 housing program and to allow greater flexibility in combining HUD rehabilitation funding with other sources of funding. S. 117 Forclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to protect homeowners facing foreclosure from foreclosure consultant frauds that result in excessive fees, shifting of ownership or liens in a home, or other loss to the homeowner. H.R. 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation to require all newly constructed and federally-assisted single-family house to meet minimum standards of accessibility and visitability by persons with disabilities. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Amendments - Discussed draft amendments to unintroduced housing legislation to change calculation of premium costs relating to reverse mortgages for manufactured housing units on fixed foundations under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (no bill).
S.525/H.R. 1298, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation which would create a system of safe importation of prescription drugs from abroad. S.726/H.R.1427, Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act - Discussed legislation which would create a pathway for the approval of safe, effective biosimilar and generic biologic drugs. H.R.1706, Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and for other purposes. S. 369, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act - Discussed legislation that would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market,and for other purposes. S.515/H.R.1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would amend federal patent law to rewrite provisions concerning the conditions for patentability. Specifically, AARP weighed in on the inequitable conduct provisions of the legislation. S. 301, Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009 - Discussed legislation that would provide for disclosure of gifts given by pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to physicians.
H. R. 681, Digital Transition Extension Act of 2009/S. 328, DTV Delay Act - Lobbied for an extension of the transition date for converting television signals from analog to digital-only transmissions until June 12, 2009, and extends authority to NTIA to issue digital signal converter box coupons and permit consumers to reaply for expired converter box coupons.
H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - AARP interest in the economic stimulus legislation included funding for Department of Transportation transit and paratransit programs, digital television conversion, DOE Weatherization program assistance, State energy efficiency grants and revenue decoupling proposals, public housing capital assistance, Neighborhood Revitalization Program funding and HUD assisted housing energy efficiency rehabilitation. Reached out for assistance in determining which children, if any, were excluded from receiving a $250 payment. Legislation would also provide $1.1 billion in funding for comparative effectiveness research and health information technology. Lobbied for Senior Community Service Employment program funding. H.R. 1388/S. 277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act - Will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R. 476, Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009 - Strategized, assisted in drafting provisions, and drafted letter of support for legislation that would provide a recovery payment to retirees, people with disabilities, and veterans. S.Con.Res. 13/H.Con.Res. 85, Concurrent Budget Resolution for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of federal budget for fiscal year 2010, particularly with regard to health care reform, transportation reauthorization and social security agency funding. Lobbied for nursing education funding (HRSA) in the conference negotiations for the economic stimulus package.
H.R.1256, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Discussed legislation that would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of tobacco products by the Secretary of Health and Human Services through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including through disclosure, annual registration, inspection, recordkeeping, and user fee requirements. Provided information on the need for nursing education capacity and the retention of newer and older nurses in the workplace (no bill). Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, such as affordable and accessible quality healthcare (no bill). Discussed healthcare reform and issues around the public plan option (no bill).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007, S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices. HR 7327 The Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of providing sponsors of traditional pension plans funding relief from certain funding provisions enacted in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and to permit asset smoothing. Lobbied in favor of legislative proposals that would provide relief from the mandatory distribution rules that require individuals 701/2 years of age or older to withdraw certain amounts from tax deferred retirement savings accounts annually. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security.
HR 3548 Plain Language in Government Communications Act - Provisions related to detering predatory lending practices and helping to protect older homeowners from foreclosure. HR 5818 Neighborhood Stablization Act - Lobbied to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. . S 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - All provisions in Title IV related to allowing bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences; lobbied the bill to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure HR 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007- Provisions related to allowing judges to modify the terms of mortages in bankruptcy to reduce foreclosures. S. 2684 Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2008 - Provisions related to stabilizing the funding formula for Section 8 Vouchers to provide more affordable housing options for our members and their families. HR 5758/S. 2490 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protection Act - Supported passage of this bill and House companion bill to better prevent reverse mortgage borrowers from fraud and abuse. HR 1852/S 2338 Expanding American Homeownership - Lobbied to expand the FHA-insured reverse mortgage program while limiting origination fees charged by lenders. HR 3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act - discussed the implementation of the bill. HR 6076 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Lobbied for a foreclosure deferral to help members workout loans in default or refinance into new loans. S 3261 Transportation and HUD Appropriations - Lobbied for affordable housing assistance spending including section 202-housing for the elderly program. HR 6033 Home-Based Health Services Job Training and Caregiving Act of 2008 - Lobbied to expand the bill to cover more types of housing and to ensure the competitive nature of the grants program, as well as other changes to the bill. S 2490 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protections Act - Lobbied to increase protections for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage loan recipients. HR 3997/HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - Lobbied to include provisions to assist troubled homeowners, including the ability for bankruptcy judges to modify primary mortgage debt.
S 2337/HR 3363 Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act - Discussed consumer protections for LTC insurance. S 1070/HR 1783 Elder Justice Act/S 1577 Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 - Support for both pieces of legislation, strategy for how they might both move forward next year. S 3327/HR 7212 - Empowered at Home Act - Lobbied to adjust budget neutrality requirement in waivers to include costs in both Medicare and Medicaid and other improvements to bill. Also lobbied in support of the bill. HR 7110/S 3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for FMAP funding. HR 5613 Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 - Supported this legislation, particularly provisions related to placing a moratorium on seven harmful Medicaid regulations. Discussed need to strengthen low-income programs by raising asset limits and streamlining rules, and to keep premiums affordable for all beneficiaries, and promote e-prescriptions in medicare (no bill number). S 2408/HR 4296 Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-Meds) Act of 2007- Supported provisions related to requiring e-prescribing in Medicare Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. S 2641 Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act and HR 7128 Nursing Home Transparency and Quality of Care Improvement Act - Discussed the bill and provided suggestions for changes to the bill, nursing home quality and proposed five star rating system cms; poor performing nursing homes, family caregiving initiative, nursing home compliance guidelines, Home Health CAHPS, LTC Partnership Program (under Medicaid data reporting requirements), LTC Quality Alliance. To build support and obtain sponsors for Medicaid Family Caregiver Assessment Demonstration proposal (no bill number). Discussion and input on legislation to improve the health/LTC workforce and support family caregivers (no bill number). Advance directives and end-of-life care, education of the public about these issues, portability, and other issues relating to advance directives (no bill number). HR 7114/S3613 Independence at Home Act/Chronic Care Coordination - Lobbied on and support for legislation to provide chronic care coordination services to certain Medicare beneficiaries. S 3101/HR 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation to help improve Medicare. Lobbied for appeal notices for Medicare beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage plans (no bill number). S 1102 Part D Equity for Low-Income Services - Lobbied for legislation to increase Medicare Part D LIS. HR 1536 Prescription Coverage Now Act - Lobbied for legislation to increase Medicare Part D LIS asset limits. HR 6033 - Discussed provisions of Home-Based Health Services Job Training and Caregiving Act and ways to improve bill.
S 623/HR 1038 (Access to Life Saving Medicine Act), HR 1956 (Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007), HR 5629 (Pathway for Biosimilars Act) - Lobbied to ensure that Waxman Biogenerics legislation is enacted particularly provisions related to ensuring a safe, effective pathway for the approval of comparable, interchangeable biologics. HR 1902 (Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2007)/ S 316 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act -Provisions related to preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug manufactures. S 1145 Patient Reform Act of 2007- Ensuring that the existing inequitable conduct provisions in Patent Law Act are not weakened. Discussion regarding prescription drug affordability (no Bill). S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbying for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied to reduce FDA generic drug processing backlog.
S 3408 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act - Lobbying in favor of the Conrad-Baucus legislation to create an independent comparative effectiveness entity to conduct and desseminate independent comparative effectiveness research. HR 1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - To give the FDA authority to regulate tobacco products. Lobbied for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness, nursing education, NIH research, Falls Prevention and other similar accounts (no bill). Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, such as affordable quality healthcare. (no bill) Expressed concern about proposed regulation regarding reduction of annual reassignment of LIS population in Medicare Part D. HR 6357 Pro (TECH)t Act; S 1693/HR 3800 Wired for Health Act/Promotion of Health Technology Act - Lobbied for legislation to promote Health IT. Lobbied on structure of Health IT standard-setting body (no bill). Discussed asset tests relating to the Part B savings program and possible changes to current law (no bill).
HR 1424/HR 3997 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - Advocated for prompt passage of a financial rescue package that would alleviate the economic downturn and included oversight provisions.
Discussed with Members of Congress AARP's 2008 Advocacy Agenda (no bill). Discussed potential legislation on promoting older workers within the federal workplace (no bill). HRes 1464/SRes 666-Recognizing & Honoring the 50th Anniv.of the function of AARP - Discussed support of bill.
HR 1783/S 1070 - Support "Elder Justice Act" coordination of state and federal resources to combat elder abuse & exploitation. HR 5563 - Support "GIVE Act" expansion of volunteerism opportunities and civic engagement. Discuss minority services access & minority senior health disparities. HR 2188/ S 661- Support "Kinship Caregiver Support Act" services for relatives raising children when parents cannot. HR 6064/HR 5898 National Silver Alert Act/Silver Alert Grant Program Act of 2008 - Support for legislation to provide assistance to states that implement a Silver Alert System. HR 5352 The Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008 - Lobbied for coordination of state and federal resources to combat elder abuse and exploitation. HR 6893 Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 - Support for services for relatives raising children when parents cannot. HR 6307 Fostering Connections to Success Act of 2008 - Support for services for relatives raising children when parents cannot. S 3038 Improved Adoption Incentives and Relative Guardianship Support Act of 2008 - Support for services for relatives raising children when parents cannot. S 3487 Serve America Act of 2008 - Support for civic engagement and volunteerism. Long Term Care - Provided copy of Healthy at Home Report on use of technology by older adults and their caregivers. (no bill) Older Americans Act - Feedback on proposed Project 2020 legislation to expand state single points of entry, evidence-based disease prevention health promotion programs, and enhanced nursing home diversion programs. (no bill) Lobbied in discussions to include additional temporary funding for WIA, SCSEP and other federal employment and training services (no bill).
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urged vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act - Discussed expansion of volunteerism opportunities and civic engagement. HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA). Discussed tax-exempt issues regarding 501(c) organizations (no bill).
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance. Stimulus Legislation and Economic Recovery - Lobbied on proposed/draft legislation to increase funding for federal nutrition program (food stamps/SNAP,TEFAP,CSFP) Employment and Training Services (WIA, SCSEP); SSI benefits; Philanthropic & Civic Engagement programs, unemployment insurance; federal medical assistance percentage; weatherization assistance program; the promotion of health information technology; accredited nursing schools through grants; transportation infrastructure; and to allow bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact to discuss proposed LIHEAP reauthorization legislation to create equity and modify distribution formula. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low income with paying utility bills. S 3186 Warm in Winter, Cool in Summer Act of 2008 - Contact made to pass additional FY08 funds on legislation that assists elderly and low income with paying utility bills. HR 6078 Green Act of 2008 - Contact established to follow legislation supporting energy efficient mortgages. HR 2638 Continuing Resolution to make apropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008 and for other purposes. Contact established to support LIHEAP funding as part of the continuing resolution to fund government on an interim basis.
HR 4986 National Defense Authorization Act FY 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. . HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low-income individuals with paying utility bills. S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds. HR 6941/S 3636 The Measuring American Poverty Act of 2008 - Lobbied to create modern measures of poverty accurately.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 3230 Labor, HHS, Education, Appropriations - Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
S 623/HR 1038 (Access to Life Saving Medicine Act), HR 1956 (Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007), HR 5629 (Pathway for Biosimilars Act) - Lobbied to ensure that Waxman Biogenerics legislation is enacted particularly provisions related to ensuring a safe, effective pathway for the approval of comparable, interchangeable biologics. HR 1902 (Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2007)/ S 316 (Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act -Provisions related to preventing abuses in patent settlements between generic and brand name prescription drug manufactures. S 1145 Patient Reform Act of 2007- Ensuring that the existing inequitable conduct provisions in Patent Law Act are not weakened. Discussion regarding prescription drug affordability (no Bill). S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbying for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied to reduce FDA generic drug processing backlog.
HR 3548 Plain Language in Government Communications Act - Provisions related to detering predatory lending practices and helping to protect older homeowners from foreclosure. HR 5818 Neighborhood Stablization Act - Lobbied to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. . S 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - All provisions in Title IV related to allowing bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences; lobbied the bill to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure HR 3609 Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007- Provisions related to allowing judges to modify the terms of mortages in bankruptcy to reduce foreclosures. S. 2684 Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2008 - Provisions related to stabilizing the funding formula for Section 8 Vouchers to provide more affordable housing options for our members and their families. HR 5758/S. 2490 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protection Act - Supported passage of this bill and House companion bill to better prevent reverse mortgage borrowers from fraud and abuse. HR 1852/S 2338 Expanding American Homeownership - Lobbied to expand the FHA-insured reverse mortgage program while limiting origination fees charged by lenders. HR 3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act - Lobbied (1) to include mandatory loan modification mechansm for borrowers facing foreclosure, (2) to expand the FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program, cap HECM origination fees, and provide HECM consumer protections, and (3) to create and fund a federal affordable housing trust fund. HR 6076 Home Retention and Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Lobbied for a foreclosure deferral to help members workout loans in default or refinance into new loans. S 3261 Transportation and HUD Appropriations - Lobbied for affordable housing assistance spending. HR 6033 Home-Based Health Services Job Training and Caregiving Act of 2008 - Lobbied to expand the bill to cover more types of housing and to ensure the competitive nature of the grants program. S 2490 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protections Act - Lobbied to increase protections for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage loan recipients. S 3261 Transportation/HUD Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Section 202, Housing for the Elderly program funding. HR 3997/HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - Lobbied to include provisions to assist troubled homeowners, including the ability for bankruptcy judges to modify primary mortgage debt.
HR 1783/S 1070 - Support "Elder Justice Act" coordination of state and federal resources to combat elder abuse & exploitation. HR 5563 - Support "GIVE Act" expansion of volunteerism opportunities and civic engagement. Discuss minority services access & minority senior health disparities. HR 2188/ S 661- Support "Kinship Caregiver Support Act" services for relatives raising children when parents cannot. HR 6064/HR 5898 National Silver Alert Act/Silver Alert Grant Program Act of 2008 - Provided proposed language for legislation to provide assistance to states that implement a Silver Alert System. Discussed African American Senior Supportive services - provisions related to services under the Older Americans Act for African American seniors (no Bill). HR 5352 The Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2008 - Lobbied for coordination of state and federal resources to combat elder abuse and exploitation. HR 6893 Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 - Support for services for relatives raising children when parents cannot. HR 6307 Fostering Connections to Success Act of 2008 - Support for services for relatives raising children when parents cannot. S 3038 Improved Adoption Incentives and Relative Guardianship Support Act of 2008 - Support for services for relatives raising children when parents cannot. S 3487 Serve America Act of 2008 - Included civic engagement and volunteerism. Long Term Care - Provided copy of Healthy at Home Report on use of technology by older adults and their caregivers. Older Americans Act - Feedback on proposed Project 2020 legislation to expand state single points of entry, evidence-based disease prevention health promotion programs, and enhanced nursing home diversion programs.
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA).
Discussed AARP's 2008 Advocacy Agenda. Discussed potential legislation on promoting older workers within the federal workplace. HR 1108 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - To give the FDA authority to regulate tobacco products.
S 3408 - Lobbying in favor of the Conrad-Baucus legislation to create an independent comparative effectiveness entity to conduct and desseminate independent comparative effectiveness research. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. Lobbied for quality health care (no bill). Lobbied for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness, nursing education, NIH research, Falls Prevention and other similar accounts (no bill). Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, and how AARP could be helpful in vetting such proposals with its members (no bill). Expressed concern about proposed regulation regarding reduction of annual reassignment of LIS population in Medicare Part D. HR 3800/S 1693 - Wired for Health Act/Promotion of Health Information Technology Act - Strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. HR 6357 Pro(tech)t Act - Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008. Lobbied for the adoption of Health IT. S 2408/HR 4296 Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-Meds) Act of 2007- Supported this legislation to require e-prescribing in Medicare Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. Lobbied for legislation to promote Health IT (no bill). Lobbied on structure of Health IT standard-setting body (no bill). Health Care Reform - Inquiry on medical home or primary care home legislation. HR 6898 Health-e Information Technology Act - Lobbied to promote Health IT and on structure of Health IT standard-setting body.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
HR 3001/ S 1340 - Shared and discusssed actuarial analysis of the CLASS Act regarding creation of a public insurance program for long-term services. S 2337/HR 3363 - Discussion of and support for Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections. S 1070 Elder Justice Act/S 1577 Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 - Support for both pieces of legislation and strategy for how they might both move forward this year. S 1340 Geriatric Assessment and Chronic Care Coordination Act of 2007- Discussed a demonstration version of this Medicare chronic care coordination and geriatric assessment bill. S 2708 Caring for an Aging America Act of 2008 - Provisions related to increasing the number of professionals trained in geriatrics or gerontology, etc., providing input on legislation and encouraging offices to cosponsor the bill. Discussed draft legislation to make changes to Medicaid HCBS, including the Medicaid state plan option, spousal impoverishment, Medicaid Transformation Grants, etc. HR 1174 Healthy Hospitals Act of 2007- Discussed with sponsors' staff potential endorsement of this legislation to require hospitals to report infection rates. HR 5613 Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 - Supported this legislation, particularly provisions related to placing a moratorium on seven harmful Medicaid regulations. Lobbied to adjust budget neutrality requirement in waivers to include costs in both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicaid Personal Assistance Services State Plan option- discussion of comment letter sending and receipt. Discussed need to strengthen low-income programs by raising asset limits and streamlining rules, and to keep premiums affordable for all beneficiaries. S 2480/HR 4296 Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-Meds) Act of 2007- Supported provisions related to requiring e-prescribing in Medicare Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. S 2641/ HR 5799 Nursing Home Quality and Transparency Legislation Act - To protect residents and support for the Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act. Discussion of provisions (civil monetary penalties and Special Focus Facilities) in nursing home transparency, accountability, and quality bill. Special Focus Facilities and disclosure of these facilities; criminal background checks for LTC employees; nursing home quality; poor performing nursing homes, family caregiving, nursing home compliance guidelines, Real Choice Systems Change Grants and family caregiver assessments, Home Health CAHPS, LTC Partnership Program (under Medicaid), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (AoA), health care and the uninsured - steps HHS is taking to address this, Medicare Medical Adult Day Care Demonstration. HR 5702 Advance Directive Promotion Act of 2008 - Negotiated provisions on portability of advance directives. HR 2642 - Lobbied for inclusion of Medicaid Regulation Moratoriam in Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2008, and on supplemental appropriations bill. To build support for Medicaid Family Caregiver Assessment Demonstration proposal (no Bill). S 2838/HR 6126 - Input on draft legislation to make arbitration clauses between LTC facilities and their residents or representatives unenforceable; support for this legislation once it was introduced as the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act, including support letter. Discussion and input on legislation to improve the health/LTC workforce and support family caregivers. Advance directives and end-of-life care, education of the public about these issues, portability, and other issues relating to advance directives. S 1577/HR 3078 - Support for Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act (S 1577) and moving the issue forward; provided feedback and in testimony. S 2921 Caring for Wounded Warriors Act of 2008 - Services and supports for family caregivers of certain veterans. Feedback on draft legislation to provide chronic care coordination services to certain Medicare beneficiaries; approaches to improving chronic care for Medicare beneficiaries; discussion of chronic care and Special Needs Plans. S 1102 Part D Equity for Low-Income Seniors Act of 2007- Support for Medicare premium protection and modifications to Medicare Savings Programs/Part D Low-Income Subsidy. S 1758 - Long-term care financing proposals, including the CLASS Act, a public LTC financing program. S. 3164 - Lobbied on Medicare Fraud bill (Martinez and Cornyn) - All provisions related to protecting participants and the Medicare program from fraud and abuse. S. 3118 - Lobbied in opposition to Grassley-McConnell bill - All provisions related to beneficiary access and Medicare improvements, including e-prescribing. S 3101- Urged support of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 to help improve Medicare. Long Term Care/Reverse Mortgages - To protect consumers when reverse mortgages are used as a LTC financing tool. Green Houses and culture change in LTC facilities. HR 2642 - To keep moratorium on all seven Medicaid regulations in the supplemental appropriations bill. Lobbied on appeal notices for Medicare beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage plans. S 1102 - Lobbied for legislation to increase Medicare Part D LIS. HR 1536 - Lobbied for legislation to increase Medicare Part D LIS asset limits. S 3101/HR 6331 - (Medicare) Lobbied for legislation to protect part B premiums, increase LIS and MSP asset limits, and promote e-prescribing in Medicare. HR 2642 - (Medicaid) Lobbied for inclusion of Medicaid regulation moratorium in Iraq Supplemental.
HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the economic stimulus bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). Meeting with House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008 on small business taxes and impact on retirement security (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3185, HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007- HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 9 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 - Lobbying for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting seniors from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
Presented 2008 AARP Advocacy Agenda. Discussed potential legislation on promoting older workers within the federal workplace.
S 2795/HR 5918 Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 - Discussed concerns on small business health insurance coverage. Discussed proposal for health insurance reinsurance. S 334 Healthy Americans Act - Discussed Senator Wyden's health care reform bill. Stakeholder meeting on health care quality. HR 3701/S 845 Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls Act of 2007- Lobbied for all provisions to direct the Secretary of HHS to conduct public and professional education, research, and demonstration grants to prevent falls among the elderly. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security - the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for spending levels for Rx comparative effectiveness, nursing education, NIH research, Falls Prevention and other similar accounts. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on health care reform legislation, and how AARP could be helpful in vetting such proposals with its members. Expressed concern about proposed regulation regarding reduction of annual reassignment of LIS population in Medicare Part D. HR 3800/S 1693 - Wired for Health Act/Promotion of Health Information Technology Act - Strongly promoted enactment of this legislation to promote adoption of health information technology. S 2408/HR 4296 Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-Meds) Act of 2007- Supported this legislation to require e-prescribing in Medicare Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. Lobbied for legislation to promote Health IT. Lobbied on structure of Health IT standard-setting body.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
HR 1108 - Supported Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act to give FDA authority to regulate tobacco products. Presented 2008 AARP Advocacy Agenda.
HR 5140- Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the economic stimulus bill. HR 2167/ S 114- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719- Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. Meeting with tax counsel for the House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008. HR 1540- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct.
HR 3548 - Provisions related to detering predatory lending practices and helping to protect older homeowners from foreclosure. HR 5818 - Lobbied to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. S 2636 - All provisions in Title IV related to allowing bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences; lobbied the bill to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. HR 3609 - Provisions related to allowing judges to modify the terms of mortages in bankruptcy to reduce foreclosures. S. 2684 - Provisions related to stabilizing the funding formula for Section 8 Vouchers to provide more affordable housing options for our members and their families. S. 2490 - Supported passage of this bill to better prevent reverse mortgage borrowers from fraud and abuse. HR 1852/S 2338 - Lobbied to expand the FHA-insured reverse mortgage program while limiting origination fees charged by lenders.
HR 2167/ S 1141-Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140-Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation and Medicare legislation to avert a reduction in physician payments and to protect beneficiaries from further increases in Part B premiums. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 3135-Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strenthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program. Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disablity claim backlog.
HR 3001/ S 1340 - Shared and discusssed actuarial analysis of the CLASS Act regarding creation of a public insurance program for long-term services. S 2337/HR 3363 - Discussion of and support for Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act that would make private long-term care insurance available through employer-sponsored flexible spending accounts and cafeteria plans and update and add consumer protections. S 1070/S 1577 - Support for both pieces of legislation and strategy for how they might both move forward this year. S 1340 - Discussed a demonstration version of this Medicare chronic care coordination and geriatric assessment bill. S 2708 - Provisions related to increasing the number of professionals trained in geriatrics or gerontology, etc., providing input on legislation and encouraging offices to cosponsor the bill. Discussed draft legislation to make changes to Medicaid HCBS, including the Medicaid state plan option, spousal impoverishment, Medicaid Transformation Grants, etc. HR 1174/S 1174 - Discussed with sponsors' staff potential endorsement of this legislation to require hospitals to report infection rates. HR 5140- Supported provisions providing rebates to older Americans who do not file income taxes, and potential for adding provisions to temporarily increase federal funding to state Medicaid programs. HR 5613- Supported this legislation, particularly provisions related to placing a moratorium on harmful Medicaid regulations. Lobbied to adjust budget neutrality requirement in waivers to include costs in both Medicare and Medicaid. Filed comment letters with HHS on proposed regulations involving cost sharing and flexibility in benefit packages. Medicaid Personal Assistance Services State Plan option- discussion of comment letter sending and receipt. Advocated for part B premium protection and asset test improvement. Discussed need to strengthen low-income programs by raising asset limits and streamlining rules, and to keep premiums affordable for all beneficiaries. S 2480/HR 4296- Supported provisions related to requiring e-prescribing in Part D, at first by providing incentive payments to providers who do and after 2011 lower payments to providers who do not. S 2641/ HR 5799 Nursing home quality; discussion of provisions (civil monetary penalties and Special Focus Facilities) in nursing home transparency, accountability, and quality bill. Advance directives and end-of-life care: discussed efforts to educate Medicare beneficiaries about advance directives; discussed, negotiated, and provided input on legislation regarding advance directives under Medicare and Medicaid;portability of advance directives, and public education around advance directives. Special Focus Facilities and disclosure of these facilities; criminal background checks for LTC employees; nursing home quality; poor performing nursing homes, family caregiving, nursing home compliance guidelines, Real Choice Systems Change Grants and family caregiver assessments, Home Health CAHPS, LTC Partnership Program (under Medicaid), Aging and Disability Resource Centers (AoA), health care and the uninsured - steps HHS is taking to address this, Medicare Medical Adult Day Care Demonstration.
HR 1108 - A letter in support of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, to give FDA authority to regulate tobacco products. Presented 2008 AARP Advocacy Agenda.
HR 3548 - To deter predatory lending practices and help prevent older homeowners from foreclosure. HR 5818 - Lobbied to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. S 2636 - Working on Title IV of the bill to allow bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences; lobbied the bill to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. HR 3609 - Promote legislation which would allow judges to modify the terms of mortages in bankruptcy to reduce foreclosures. S. 2684 - Lobbied the bill to stabilize the funding formula for Section 8 Vouchers to provide more affordable housing options for our members and their families. S. 2490 - Working in support of this bill to better prevent reverse mortgage borrowers from fraud and abuse. HR 1852/S 2338 - Lobbied to expand the FHA-insured reverse mortgage program while limiting origination fees charged by lenders.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167/S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, and Medicare legislation to avert a reduction in physician payments and to protect beneficiaries from further increases in the Part B premium. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbied for adequate funding for SSA budget. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbied for adequate funding for SSA budget. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog. SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog.
HOUSING (SENATE) - To deter predatory lending practices and help prevent older homeowners from foreclosure HOUSING HR 3548 - To deter predatory lending practices and help prevent older homeowners from foreclosure HOUSING HR 5818 - Lobbied to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. HOUSING S 2636 - Working on title IV of the bill to allow bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences; lobbied the bill to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. HOUSING (SENATE) - To deter predatory lending practices and help prevent older homeowners from foreclosure HOUSING HR 3548 - To deter predatory lending practices and help prevent older homeowners from foreclosure HOUSING HR 5818 - Lobbied to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. HOUSING S 2636 - Working on title IV of the bill to allow bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences; lobbied the bill to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. HOUSING S 2636 (HOUSE) - Working on title IV of the bill to allow bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences; lobbied the bill to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. HOUSING (SENATE) - To deter predatory lending practices and help prevent older homeowners from foreclosure HOUSING HR 3548 - To deter predatory lending practices and help prevent older homeowners from foreclosure HOUSING HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act- Promote legislation which would allow judges to modify the terms of mortgages in bankruptcy to reduce foreclosures. HOUSING S 2636 - Working on title IV of the bill to allow bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences; lobbied the bill to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. HOUSING S 2636 - Working on title IV of the bill to allow bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences; lobbied the bill to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. HOUSING HR 5818 - Lobbied to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. HOUSING S 2636 - Working on title IV of the bill to allow bankruptcy judges to restructure subprime mortgage debt for primary residences; lobbied the bill to help prevent older homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. HOUSING-PUBLIC S 2684 - Lobbied the bill to stabilize the funding formula for Section 8 Vouchers to provide more affordable housing options for our members and their families. HOUSING-PUBLIC S 2684 - Lobbied the bill to stabilize the funding formula for Section 8 Vouchers to provide more affordable housing options for our members and their families. HOUSING-PUBLIC S 2684 - Lobbied the bill to stabilize the funding formula for Section 8 Vouchers to provide more affordable housing options for our members and their families. REVERSE MORTGAGES HR 1852/S 2338 (HOUSE) - Lobbied to expand the FHA-insured reverse mortgage program while limiting origination fees charged by lenders. REVERSE MORTGAGES S 2490 - Working in support of this bill to better prevent reverse mortgage borrowers from fraud and abuse. REVERSE MORTGAGES HR 1852/S 2338 (HOUSE) - Lobbied to expand the FHA-insured reverse mortgage program while limiting origination fees charged by lenders. REVERSE MORTGAGES S 2490 - Working in support of this bill to better prevent reverse mortgage borrowers from fraud and abuse. REVERSE MORTGAGES HR 1852/S 2338 (HOUSE) - Lobbied to expand the FHA-insured reverse mortgage program while limiting origination fees charged by lenders. REVERSE MORTGAGES S 2490 - Working in support of this bill to better prevent reverse mortgage borrowers from fraud and abuse. REVERSE MORTGAGES S 2490 (HOUSE) - Working in support of this bill to better prevent reverse mortgage borrowers from fraud and abuse.
FDA REFORM HR 1108 - A letter in support of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, to give FDA authority to regulate tobacco products. FDA REFORM HR 1108 - A letter in support of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, to give FDA authority to regulate tobacco products. FDA REFORM HR 1108 - FDA REFORM HR 1108 - A letter in support of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, to give FDA authority to regulate tobacco products. GOVERNMENT ISSUES (HOUSE) - Presented 2008 AARP Advocacy Agenda GOVERNMENT ISSUES (HOUSE) - Presented 2008 AARP Advocacy Agenda GOVERNMENT ISSUES (SENATE) - Presented 2008 AARP Advocacy Agenda GOVERNMENT ISSUES (HOUSE) - Presented 2008 AARP Advocacy Agenda GOVERNMENT ISSUES (HOUSE - Presented 2008 AARP Advocacy Agenda GOVERNMENT ISSUES (SENATE) - Presented 2008 AARP Advocacy Agenda
TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE)Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE) Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 2167 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (HOUSE)- Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE)Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM (HOUSE) - A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. TAX REFORM (SENATE) - A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. TAX REFORM (HOUSE) - Meeting with tax counsel for the House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008. TAX REFORM HR 1540 - To exclude from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 (H.R. 5140) TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Letters and discussions to support passage of Economic Stimulus Bill to ensure that it includes stimulus payments for older Americans who are eligible to receive one. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Letters and discussions to support passage of Economic Stimulus Bill to ensure that it includes stimulus payments for older Americans who are eligible to receive one.
FOOD STAMPS FOOD STAMPS HR 2419 FOOD STAMPS S 1529 FOOD STAMPS S 1529
HOMELAND SECURITY
CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 1141 RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167
ADULT EDUCATION
COMMUNITY SERVICE ELDER ABUSE ELDER ABUSE S 1577 ELDER ABUSE S 1577
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SECURITIES FINANCIAL SERVICES MODERNIZATION
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS S 2033 TELECOMMUNICATIONS S 2033 TELECOMMUNICATIONS S 2033
LONG TERM CARE LONG TERM CARE HR 1476 LONG TERM CARE HR 2882 LONG TERM CARE HR 3363
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PRESCRIPTION DRUGS HR 1038 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS HR 3161 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS HR 380
GOVERNMENT ISSUES
TRANSPORTATION POLICY TRANSPORTATION POLICY HR 3074 TRANSPORTATION POLICY S 1789 TRANSPORTATION POLICY S 1789
HOUSING HOUSING HR 3074 HOUSING HR 3915 HOUSING S 2452
ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING HR 3221 ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING HR 6 ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING S 1766 ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING S 1766
TAX COUNSELING FOR THE ELDERLY TAX REFORM TAX REFORM HR 2167 TAX REFORM HR 2167
BANKING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES BANKING REFORM LENDING LENDING HR3915
CIVIL RIGHTS/CIVIL LIBERTIES CIVIL RIGHTS/CIVIL LIBERTIES HR 2831 CIVIL RIGHTS/CIVIL LIBERTIES HR 2831 VOTER REGISTRATION
CONSUMER FRAUD CONSUMER ISSUES, GENERAL CONSUMER ISSUES, GENERAL HR 3701 LEGAL SERVICE PROGRAMS S 1710
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of