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Reported covered position: Intern, Rep. Bunning/Sen. McConnell 1995
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SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
Medicare Reforms: Medicare A&B; Delivery system reforms; Benefits Restructuring; Changes to Medigap, including prohibition of first-dollar coverage and imposition of a surcharge/tax; Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse; Medicare Advantage Payment and Policy. HR 2810 Introduced by Michael Burgess (R-TX) on July 31, 2013; Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013
To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
Medicare Reforms: Medicare fee-for-service payment; Medicare Advantage; Changes to Medicare Part D; Medicare A&B; Delivery system reforms; Benefits Restructuring; Changes to Medigap, including prohibition of first-dollar coverage and imposition of a surcharge/tax; Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse; ICD-10.
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Health IssuesImplementation of the Affordable Care Act PL 111-148: requirements, both Federal and State, including ACA-compliant plan offerings, rate setting, and impact of health insurance tax, essential health benefits, market reforms on premiums, MLR; SHOP. Legislation that would address requirements related to plan offerings; the individual and employer responsibility; ACA enrollment period; and risk mitigation programs. Multi-State Health Plans. Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM; proposals to change the Postal Service health benefit offerings. Health Care Quality: Delivery System Reforms and Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Evidence Based Care; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).
Source: Senate LDA
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Helath IssuesPatient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms; Encourage timely guidance to enable successful transition to 2014 reform; State-based health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Multi-state Health Plans; Ensuring a level playing field for all health plans; Consistent MLR reporting requirements for all insurers; MLR broker fees and MLR quality definition; Health insurance tax HR763 and S603; Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Qualified Health Plan requirements; High risk pool eligibility and funding; State-based regulation: State oversight of products and rates; Existing state regulatory functions; Selling health insurance across state lines; Health Care Quality and Delivery System: Delivery system reforms and incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Evidence based care; Wellness; Chronic care management; Insurance Market Reform: Insurance market reform; individual market reform; Small group market reform; Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB): Changes to FEHBP that would impact the program and its beneficiaries.
Jobs and Premium Protection Act
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Helath IssuesPatient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms; Encourage timely guidance to enable successful transition to 2014 reform; State-based health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Multi-state Health Plans; Ensuring a level playing field for all health plans; Consistent MLR reporting requirements for all insurers; MLR broker fees and MLR quality definition; Health insurance tax HR763 and S603; Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Qualified Health Plan requirements; High risk pool eligibility and funding; State-based regulation: State oversight of products and rates; Existing state regulatory functions; Selling health insurance across state lines; Health Care Quality and Delivery System: Delivery system reforms and incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Evidence based care; Wellness; Chronic care management; Insurance Market Reform: Insurance market reform; individual market reform; Small group market reform; Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB): Changes to FEHBP that would impact the program and its beneficiaries.
Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
Changes to Medigap, including first-dollar coverage and imposing a surcharge/tax; Medicare Fraud S1251/H.R.3399 "Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act"; S1789 21 Century Postal Service Act of 2012 sections pertaining to wraparound plan for postal workers with Medicare Part A & B; Delivery system reforms; Physician payment alternatives; Fee for Service Payment Reforms; HR1063 Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011
Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue MMM - Medicare/Medicaid Medicare Reforms: Medicare fee for service and Medicare Advantage; Medicare drug coverage; Delivery system reforms; Benefits Restructuring; Changes to Medigap, including prohibition of first-dollar coverage and imposition of a surcharge/tax; Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse, including S1251/H.R.3399 "Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act"; HR1063 Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Health Issues Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable regulatory implementation timeline for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Health insurance excise tax; Qualified Health Plan requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines; HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; Multi-state Health Plans Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011, S2068 Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2012; Quality improvement definition Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity; Telemedicine Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 implementation; Data sharing; Data aggregation Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Group market reform; Small business healthcare; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health Savings Accounts; Age Rating; Health Status Rating; Individual Mandate; Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) PDUFA V: HR 5651 FDA Reform Act of 2012 sections pertaining to generic drugs and online pharmacies; S1882 Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Annual insurer assessments; Small employer tax credits; Health saving accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA; S.1880 Jobs and Premium Protection Act
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Annual insurer assessments; Small employer tax credits; Health saving accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Healthcare Specific Lobbying Issues: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Small employer tax credits; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health insurance excise tax; Grandfathered policies; Qualified Health Plans requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Creation of State-based exchanges; State health insurance exchanges; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011 Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; Quality improvement definition; Transition waivers; Distribution of rebates Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 real time claims adjudication; Data sharing; Data aggregation; Centralized All-Payer Database Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Small group market reform; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Deficit; HR3630 Conference Report on the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 BCBSAs proposal Building Tomorrows Healthcare System: The Pathway to High-Quality, Affordable Care in America
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Healthcare Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Small employer tax credits; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health insurance excise tax; Grandfathered policies; Qualified Health Plans requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Creation of State-based exchanges; State health insurance exchanges; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011 Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; Quality improvement definition; HR 2077 MLR Repeal Act of 2011 Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 real time claims adjudication; Data sharing; Data aggregation Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Small group market reform; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health status rating; Health Savings Accounts Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) HR 5651 "FDA Reform Act of 2012" sections pertaining to generic drugs and online pharmacies; S 1882 "Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act" BCBSAs proposal Building Tomorrows Healthcare System: The Pathway to High-Quality, Affordable Care in America
To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health saving accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; Health insurance tax: HR1370 To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA and S1880 Jobs and Premium Protection Act; Health Insurance Tax
To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Annual insurer assessments; Small employer tax credits; Health saving accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA
To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health saving accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; HR1370 To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA; S.1880 Jobs and Premium Protection Act; Health Insurance Tax
To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Annual insurer assessments; Small employer tax credits; Health saving accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA; S.1880 Jobs and Premium Protection Act
MLR Repeal Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Healthcare Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Small employer tax credits; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health insurance excise tax; Grandfathered policies; Qualified Health Plans requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Creation of State-based exchanges; State health insurance exchanges; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011 Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; Quality improvement definition; HR 2077 MLR Repeal Act of 2011 Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 real time claims adjudication; Data sharing; Data aggregation Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Small group market reform; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health status rating; Health Savings Accounts Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) HR 5651 "FDA Reform Act of 2012" sections pertaining to generic drugs and online pharmacies; S 1882 "Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act" BCBSAs proposal Building Tomorrows Healthcare System: The Pathway to High-Quality, Affordable Care in America
Postal Reform Act of 2012
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) Program; HR 2309 Postal Reform Act of 2011 sections pertaining to FEHBP; S 1789 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012 sections pertaining to Postal Benefits carveout; OMB Postal Benefit carveout
Postal Reform Act of 2012
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) Program: Proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM; HR 2309 Postal Reform Act of 2011 sections pertaining to FEHBP; S1789 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012 sections pertaining to Postal Benefits carveout; OMB Postal Benefit carveout
Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
Medicare Advantage; Medigap first-dollar coverage; Medicare Fraud S1251/H.R.3399 "Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act"; S 1789 "21 Century Postal Service Act of 2012" sections pertaining to wraparound plan for postal workers with medigap Part A & B; Delivery system reforms; Physician payment alternatives; Delivery system reforms
Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue MMM - Medicare/Medicaid Medicare Reforms: Medicare fee for service and Medicare Advantage; Medicare drug coverage; Delivery system reforms; Benefits Restructuring; Changes to Medigap, including prohibition of first-dollar coverage and imposition of a surcharge/tax; Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse, including S1251/H.R.3399 "Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act"; HR1063 Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011
Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
Medicare Advantage; Medigap first-dollar coverage; Medicare Fraud S1251/H.R.3399 "Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act"
Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
Changes to Medigap, including first-dollar coverage and imposing a surcharge/tax; Medicare Fraud S1251/H.R.3399 "Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act"; S1789 21 Century Postal Service Act of 2012 sections pertaining to wraparound plan for postal workers with Medicare Part A & B; Delivery system reforms; Physician payment alternatives; Fee for Service Payment Reforms; HR1063 Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011
Health Care Choice Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Healthcare Specific Lobbying Issues: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Small employer tax credits; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health insurance excise tax; Grandfathered policies; Qualified Health Plans requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Creation of State-based exchanges; State health insurance exchanges; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011 Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; Quality improvement definition; Transition waivers; Distribution of rebates Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 real time claims adjudication; Data sharing; Data aggregation; Centralized All-Payer Database Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Small group market reform; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Deficit; HR3630 Conference Report on the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 BCBSAs proposal Building Tomorrows Healthcare System: The Pathway to High-Quality, Affordable Care in America
Health Care Choice Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Healthcare Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Small employer tax credits; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health insurance excise tax; Grandfathered policies; Qualified Health Plans requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Creation of State-based exchanges; State health insurance exchanges; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011 Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; Quality improvement definition; HR 2077 MLR Repeal Act of 2011 Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 real time claims adjudication; Data sharing; Data aggregation Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Small group market reform; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health status rating; Health Savings Accounts Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) HR 5651 "FDA Reform Act of 2012" sections pertaining to generic drugs and online pharmacies; S 1882 "Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act" BCBSAs proposal Building Tomorrows Healthcare System: The Pathway to High-Quality, Affordable Care in America
Health Care Choice Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Health Issues Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable regulatory implementation timeline for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Health insurance excise tax; Qualified Health Plan requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines; HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; Multi-state Health Plans Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011, S2068 Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2012; Quality improvement definition Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity; Telemedicine Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 implementation; Data sharing; Data aggregation Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Group market reform; Small business healthcare; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health Savings Accounts; Age Rating; Health Status Rating; Individual Mandate; Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) PDUFA V: HR 5651 FDA Reform Act of 2012 sections pertaining to generic drugs and online pharmacies; S1882 Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act
Food and Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Health Issues Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable regulatory implementation timeline for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Health insurance excise tax; Qualified Health Plan requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines; HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; Multi-state Health Plans Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011, S2068 Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2012; Quality improvement definition Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity; Telemedicine Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 implementation; Data sharing; Data aggregation Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Group market reform; Small business healthcare; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health Savings Accounts; Age Rating; Health Status Rating; Individual Mandate; Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) PDUFA V: HR 5651 FDA Reform Act of 2012 sections pertaining to generic drugs and online pharmacies; S1882 Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act
Food and Drug Administration Reform Act of 2012
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Healthcare Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Small employer tax credits; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health insurance excise tax; Grandfathered policies; Qualified Health Plans requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Creation of State-based exchanges; State health insurance exchanges; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011 Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; Quality improvement definition; HR 2077 MLR Repeal Act of 2011 Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 real time claims adjudication; Data sharing; Data aggregation Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Small group market reform; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health status rating; Health Savings Accounts Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) HR 5651 "FDA Reform Act of 2012" sections pertaining to generic drugs and online pharmacies; S 1882 "Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act" BCBSAs proposal Building Tomorrows Healthcare System: The Pathway to High-Quality, Affordable Care in America
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Annual insurer assessments; Small employer tax credits; Health saving accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 "To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA"
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Healthcare Patient Protection and Affordable Care Acts (ACAs) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Small employer tax credits; Adequate insurer reserve levels; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health insurance excise tax State-based regulation: state oversight of products and rates; state-based exchanges; Value of properly designed state health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; federal rate review; existing state regulatory functions; Establishment of Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; State innovation waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition waivers Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity Health Information Technology Standards; Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data sharing; Data aggregation Insurance Market Reform; Small group market reform; Small business healthcare; Guaranteed issue; rating reforms; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Healthcare Specific lobbying issues: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Small employer tax credits; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health insurance excise tax; Grandfathered policies; Qualified Health Plans requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Creation of State-based exchanges; State health insurance exchanges; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; HR5 HEALTH Act of 2011 Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; Quality improvement definition; Transition waivers; Distribution of rebates Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 real time claims adjudication; Data sharing; Data aggregation; Centralized All-Payer Database Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Small group market reform; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health status rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) BCBSAs proposal Building Tomorrows Healthcare System: The Pathway to High-Quality, Affordable Care in America
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; annual insurer assessments, proposed excise tax on high-value health insurance plans, Small employer tax credits; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR Healthcare Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Essential Health Benefits; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Adequate Insurer Reserve Levels; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health Insurance Excise Tax State-based regulation: State Oversight of Premium Increases; Creation of State-based Exchanges; Value of properly designed state health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; federal rate review; existing state regulatory functions; Selling Health Insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011 Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; State Innovation Waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Evidence Based Care; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Childhood Obesity Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; annual insurer assessments, proposed excise tax on high-value health insurance plans, Small Employer Tax Credits; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR Healthcare Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Essential Health Benefits; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Adequate Insurer Reserve Levels; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health Insurance Excise Tax State-based regulation: State Oversight of Premium Increases; Creation of State-based Exchanges; Value of properly designed state health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; federal rate review; existing state regulatory functions; Selling Health Insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; State Innovation Waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Evidence Based Care; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Childhood Obesity Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; annual insurer assessments, proposed excise tax on high-value health insurance plans, Small Employer Tax Credits; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 To repeal the annual fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA
To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; annual insurer assessments, proposed excise tax on high-value health insurance plans, Small Employer Tax Credits; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 To repeal the annual fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA
To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; annual insurer assessments, proposed excise tax on high-value health insurance plans, Small employer tax credits; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA
To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Annual insurer assessments; Small employer tax credits; Health saving accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 "To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA"
Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
Medicare Advantage; Medigap first-dollar coverage; Medicare Fraud S1251/H.R.3399 "Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act"
Health Care Choice Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR Healthcare Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Essential Health Benefits; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Adequate Insurer Reserve Levels; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health Insurance Excise Tax State-based regulation: State Oversight of Premium Increases; Creation of State-based Exchanges; Value of properly designed state health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; federal rate review; existing state regulatory functions; Selling Health Insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; State Innovation Waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Evidence Based Care; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Childhood Obesity Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate
Health Care Choice Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Healthcare Patient Protection and Affordable Care Acts (ACAs) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Small employer tax credits; Adequate insurer reserve levels; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health insurance excise tax State-based regulation: state oversight of products and rates; state-based exchanges; Value of properly designed state health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; federal rate review; existing state regulatory functions; Establishment of Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; State innovation waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition waivers Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity Health Information Technology Standards; Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data sharing; Data aggregation Insurance Market Reform; Small group market reform; Small business healthcare; Guaranteed issue; rating reforms; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts
Health Care Choice Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Healthcare Specific lobbying issues: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Small employer tax credits; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health insurance excise tax; Grandfathered policies; Qualified Health Plans requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Creation of State-based exchanges; State health insurance exchanges; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; HR5 HEALTH Act of 2011 Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; Quality improvement definition; Transition waivers; Distribution of rebates Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 real time claims adjudication; Data sharing; Data aggregation; Centralized All-Payer Database Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Small group market reform; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health status rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) BCBSAs proposal Building Tomorrows Healthcare System: The Pathway to High-Quality, Affordable Care in America
Health Care Choice Act of 2011
Client: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC) · Firm: HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR Healthcare Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Essential Health Benefits; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Adequate Insurer Reserve Levels; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health Insurance Excise Tax State-based regulation: State Oversight of Premium Increases; Creation of State-based Exchanges; Value of properly designed state health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; federal rate review; existing state regulatory functions; Selling Health Insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011 Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; State Innovation Waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Evidence Based Care; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Childhood Obesity Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; Health Insurance Tax; Health Spending Accounts.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; Health Insurance Tax; Health Spending Accounts.
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Health IssuesImplementation of the Affordable Care Act PL 111-148: requirements, both Federal and State, including ACA-compliant plan offerings, rate setting, and impact of health insurance tax, essential health benefits, market reforms on premiums, MLR; SHOP. Legislation that would address requirements related to plan offerings; the individual and employer responsibility; ACA enrollment period; and risk mitigation programs. Multi-State Health Plans. Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM; proposals to change the Postal Service health benefit offerings. Health Care Quality: Delivery System Reforms and Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Evidence Based Care; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). VA Reform.
Medicare Reforms: Medicare fee-for-service payment; Medicare Advantage; Changes to Medicare Part D; Medicare A&B; Delivery system reforms; Benefits Restructuring; Changes to Medigap, including prohibition of first-dollar coverage and imposition of a surcharge/tax; Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse; ICD-10.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Medicare Reforms: Medicare fee-for-service payment; Medicare Advantage; Changes to Medicare Part D; Medicare A&B; Delivery system reforms; Benefits Restructuring; Changes to Medigap, including prohibition of first-dollar coverage and imposition of a surcharge/tax; Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse; ICD-10; Medicare Physician Payment Reform.
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; Health Insurance Tax.
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Health IssuesImplementation of the Affordable Care Act PL 111-148: requirements, both Federal and State, including ACA-compliant plan offerings, rate setting, and impact of health insurance tax, essential health benefits, market reforms on premiums, MLR; SHOP. Legislation that would address requirements related to plan offerings; the individual and employer responsibility; ACA enrollment period; and risk mitigation programs. Multi-State Health Plans. Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM; proposals to change the Postal Service health benefit offerings. Health Care Quality: Delivery System Reforms and Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Evidence Based Care; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Medicare Reforms: Medicare A&B; Delivery system reforms; Benefits Restructuring; Changes to Medigap, including prohibition of first-dollar coverage and imposition of a surcharge/tax; Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse; Medicare Advantage Payment and Policy; Medicare Physician Payment Reform.
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Health IssuesSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: Reasonable regulatory implementation timeline for compliance with PL 111-148. Legislation that would address requirements related to plan offerings; the individual and employer responsibility; ACA enrollment period; 3Rs; and stop loss health insurance coverage. Multi-State Health Plans. Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM; proposals to change the Postal Service health benefit offerings. Health Care Quality: Delivery System Reforms and Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Evidence Based Care; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).".
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; Health Insurance Tax.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Health IssuesSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: Reasonable regulatory implementation timeline for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable Private Health Care: Effect of the Health Insurance Tax, defined Essential Health Benefits, and Age Rating on premiums; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms State-based regulation: State Oversight of Rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; Multi-State Health Plans; Centralized All-Payer Database Medical Loss Ratios: Level Playing Field for MLRs; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Evidence Based Care; Wellness; Chronic Care Management, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Insurance Market Reforms; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Age Rating; Health Savings Accounts Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Spending Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; Health Insurance Tax
Medicare Reforms: Medicare A&B; Delivery system reforms; Benefits Restructuring; Changes to Medigap, including prohibition of first-dollar coverage and imposition of a surcharge/tax; Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse; Medicare Advantage Payment and Policy. HR 2810 Introduced by Michael Burgess (R-TX) on July 31, 2013; Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, White House Office
Medicare Reforms: Delivery system reforms; Benefits Restructuring; Changes to Medigap, including prohibition of first-dollar coverage and imposition of a surcharge/tax; Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse; Medicare Advantage Payment and Policy.
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Spending Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction.
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Health IssuesPatient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms; concerns regarding implementation timeline to allow for successful transition to 2014; State-based health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Multi-state Health Plans; Ensuring a level playing field for all health plans; Medical Loss Ratios; Health insurance tax and other fees; Essential Health benefits; Qualified Health Plan requirements; High risk pool eligibility and funding; State-based regulation: State oversight of products and rates; Existing state regulatory functions; Selling health insurance across state lines; Health Care Quality and Delivery System: Delivery system reforms and incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Evidence based care; Wellness; Chronic care management; Insurance Market Reform: Insurance market reform; individual market reform; Small group market reform; Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs); Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB): Changes to FEHBP that would impact the program and its beneficiaries.
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Spending Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction;
Medicare Reforms: Delivery system reforms; Benefits Restructuring; Changes to Medigap, including prohibition of first-dollar coverage and imposition of a surcharge/tax; Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse; Medicare Advantage Payment and Policy
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Helath IssuesPatient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms; Encourage timely guidance to enable successful transition to 2014 reform; State-based health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Multi-state Health Plans; Ensuring a level playing field for all health plans; Consistent MLR reporting requirements for all insurers; MLR broker fees and MLR quality definition; Health insurance tax HR763 and S603; Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Qualified Health Plan requirements; High risk pool eligibility and funding; State-based regulation: State oversight of products and rates; Existing state regulatory functions; Selling health insurance across state lines; Health Care Quality and Delivery System: Delivery system reforms and incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Evidence based care; Wellness; Chronic care management; Insurance Market Reform: Insurance market reform; individual market reform; Small group market reform; Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB): Changes to FEHBP that would impact the program and its beneficiaries.
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health saving accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; Health insurance tax: HR1370 To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA and S1880 Jobs and Premium Protection Act; Health Insurance Tax
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Health Issues Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms; Encourage timely guidance to enable successful transition to 2014 reform; State-based health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Multi-state Health Plans; Ensuring a level playing field for all health plans; Consistent MLR reporting requirements for all insurers; MLR broker fees and MLR quality definition, Health insurance tax; Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Qualified Health Plan requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of products and rates; Existing state regulatory functions; Selling health insurance across state lines Health Care Quality and Delivery System: Delivery system reforms and incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Evidence based care; Wellness; Chronic care management Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 implementation; Data sharing; Data aggregation Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Group market reform; Small business healthcare; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
Changes to Medigap, including first-dollar coverage and imposing a surcharge/tax; Medicare Fraud S1251/H.R.3399 "Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act"; S1789 21 Century Postal Service Act of 2012 sections pertaining to wraparound plan for postal workers with Medicare Part A & B; Delivery system reforms; Physician payment alternatives; Fee for Service Payment Reforms; HR1063 Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Health Issues Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable regulatory implementation timeline for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Health insurance excise tax; Qualified Health Plan requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines; HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; Multi-state Health Plans Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011, S2068 Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2012; Quality improvement definition Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity; Telemedicine Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 implementation; Data sharing; Data aggregation Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Group market reform; Small business healthcare; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health Savings Accounts; Age Rating; Health Status Rating; Individual Mandate; Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) PDUFA V: HR 5651 FDA Reform Act of 2012 sections pertaining to generic drugs and online pharmacies; S1882 Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act
Medicare Advantage; Medigap first-dollar coverage; Medicare Fraud S1251/H.R.3399 "Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act"; S 1789 "21 Century Postal Service Act of 2012" sections pertaining to wraparound plan for postal workers with medigap Part A & B; Delivery system reforms; Physician payment alternatives; Delivery system reforms
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) Program; HR 2309 Postal Reform Act of 2011 sections pertaining to FEHBP; S 1789 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012 sections pertaining to Postal Benefits carveout; OMB Postal Benefit carveout
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) Program
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Annual insurer assessments; Small employer tax credits; Health saving accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA
Medicare Advantage; Medigap first-dollar coverage; Medicare Fraud S1251/H.R.3399 "Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act"
Deficit; BCBSAs proposal Building Tomorrows Healthcare System: The Pathway to High-Quality, Affordable Care in America; Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Healthcare Specific lobbying issues: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Small employer tax credits; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health insurance excise tax; Grandfathered policies; Qualified Health Plans requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Creation of State-based exchanges; State health insurance exchanges; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; HR5 HEALTH Act of 2011 Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; Quality improvement definition; Transition waivers; Distribution of rebates Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 real time claims adjudication; Data sharing; Data aggregation; Centralized All-Payer Database Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Small group market reform; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health status rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) BCBSAs proposal Building Tomorrows Healthcare System: The Pathway to High-Quality, Affordable Care in America
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; annual insurer assessments, proposed excise tax on high-value health insurance plans, Small employer tax credits; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Healthcare Patient Protection and Affordable Care Acts (ACAs) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Small employer tax credits; Adequate insurer reserve levels; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health insurance excise tax State-based regulation: state oversight of products and rates; state-based exchanges; Value of properly designed state health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; federal rate review; existing state regulatory functions; Establishment of Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; State innovation waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition waivers Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity Health Information Technology Standards; Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data sharing; Data aggregation Insurance Market Reform; Small group market reform; Small business healthcare; Guaranteed issue; rating reforms; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts
Medicare Fraud; S. 1251,"Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act".
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; annual insurer assessments, proposed excise tax on high-value health insurance plans, Small Employer Tax Credits; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 To repeal the annual fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR Healthcare Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Essential Health Benefits; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Adequate Insurer Reserve Levels; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health Insurance Excise Tax State-based regulation: State Oversight of Premium Increases; Creation of State-based Exchanges; Value of properly designed state health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; federal rate review; existing state regulatory functions; Selling Health Insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; State Innovation Waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Evidence Based Care; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Childhood Obesity Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR Healthcare Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Essential Health Benefits; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Adequate Insurer Reserve Levels; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health Insurance Excise Tax State-based regulation: State Oversight of Premium Increases; Creation of State-based Exchanges; Value of properly designed state health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; federal rate review; existing state regulatory functions; Selling Health Insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011 Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; State Innovation Waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Evidence Based Care; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Childhood Obesity Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Mandate
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB): Changes to FEHB that would impact the program and its beneficiaries.
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue MMM - Medicare/Medicaid Medicare Reforms: Medicare fee for service and Medicare Advantage; Medicare drug coverage; Delivery system reforms; Benefits Restructuring; Changes to Medigap, including prohibition of first-dollar coverage and imposition of a surcharge/tax; Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse, including S1251/H.R.3399 "Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act"; HR1063 Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) Program: Proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM; HR 2309 Postal Reform Act of 2011 sections pertaining to FEHBP; S1789 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012 sections pertaining to Postal Benefits carveout; OMB Postal Benefit carveout
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health saving accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; HR1370 To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA; S.1880 Jobs and Premium Protection Act; Health Insurance Tax
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Annual insurer assessments; Small employer tax credits; Health saving accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA; S.1880 Jobs and Premium Protection Act
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Healthcare Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Small employer tax credits; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health insurance excise tax; Grandfathered policies; Qualified Health Plans requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Creation of State-based exchanges; State health insurance exchanges; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011 Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; Quality improvement definition; HR 2077 MLR Repeal Act of 2011 Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 real time claims adjudication; Data sharing; Data aggregation Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Small group market reform; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health status rating; Health Savings Accounts Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) HR 5651 "FDA Reform Act of 2012" sections pertaining to generic drugs and online pharmacies; S 1882 "Fair and Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act" BCBSAs proposal Building Tomorrows Healthcare System: The Pathway to High-Quality, Affordable Care in America
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue HCR - Healthcare Specific Lobbying Issues: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) successful insurance industry implementation of health reforms: reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148 Affordable private health care: Insurer fees; Essential health benefits; Healthcare delivery system reforms; Small employer tax credits; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health insurance excise tax; Grandfathered policies; Qualified Health Plans requirements State-based regulation: State oversight of premium increases, products and rates; Creation of State-based exchanges; State health insurance exchanges; Federal exchanges; Federal rate review; Existing state regulatory functions; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program (CO-OPs); Selling health insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011 Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; Quality improvement definition; Transition waivers; Distribution of rebates Health Care Quality: Delivery system incentives to promote better care; Payment reforms; Patient-centered primary care/medical home; Comparative effectiveness research; Evidence based care; Health disparities; Wellness; Chronic care management; Childhood obesity Health Information Technology Standards: Health information privacy; Electronic health records; Administrative simplification; ICD10 real time claims adjudication; Data sharing; Data aggregation; Centralized All-Payer Database Insurance Market Reform: Individual market reform; Small group market reform; Guaranteed issue; Community rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Deficit; HR3630 Conference Report on the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 BCBSAs proposal Building Tomorrows Healthcare System: The Pathway to High-Quality, Affordable Care in America
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Medicare Advantage; Medigap first-dollar coverage; Medicare Fraud S1251/H.R.3399 "Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act"
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Annual insurer assessments; Small employer tax credits; Health saving accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; HR1370 "To Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA"
OPM PBM Carveout
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Medicare Fraud; S. 1251,"Medicare and Medicaid FAST Act", Medigap policy changes
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Medicare Fraud
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; annual insurer assessments, proposed excise tax on high-value health insurance plans, Small Employer Tax Credits; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office