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Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
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.
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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.
Source: Senate LDA
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
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.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
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.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
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.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
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.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
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.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
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.
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
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.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme.
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)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme.
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)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme.
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)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme.
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)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme.
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. 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.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.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.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.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.
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.
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.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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.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.
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.
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.
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.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.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.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.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.
Project 2020: Building on the Promise of Home and Community-Based Services Act of 2009
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.
Project 2020: Building on the Promise of Home and Community-Based Services Act of 2009
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 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 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.
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.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.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment to hospitals for costs of expanded advanced practice nurse training programs.
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.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment to hospitals for costs of expanded advanced practice nurse training programs.
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.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment to hospitals for costs of expanded advanced practice nurse training programs.
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.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment to hospitals for costs of expanded advanced practice nurse training programs.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.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.
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.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)
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.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)
To provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for Social Security benefits for 2010.
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)
To provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for Social Security benefits for 2010.
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)
To provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for Social Security benefits for 2010.
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)
To provide an emergency cost-of-living increase for Social Security benefits for 2010.
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.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)
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.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)
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.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.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.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)
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.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.
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.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.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.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.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)
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)
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.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.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)
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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.
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.
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.
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
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)
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)
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.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.
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)
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.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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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).
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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.
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.
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.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.
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)
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
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.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.
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)
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.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
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
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.
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.
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
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 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).
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 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 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.
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