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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 151 FARMINGTON AVENUE |
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City | HARTFORD |
State | CT |
Zip Code | 06156 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 352-12
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6. House ID# 321570000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Peter Rubin |
Date | 10/20/2015 2:18:32 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
(1) Issues related to Public Law 111-148 - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act;
(2) Issues related to Public Law 111-152 - Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010;
(3) Issues related to the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act;
(4) Issues related to implementation of the Affordable Care Act, including Exchanges, Essential Health Benefits, affordability, health information technology, transparency, employer regulations, and taxes and fees;
(5) Issues related to S. 30 - The Forty Hours is Full-Time Act;
(6) Issues related to H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax On Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act;
(7) Issues related to H.R. 1624 - The Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act;
(8) Issues related to H.R. 6 - 21st Century Cures Act
(9) Issues related to H.R. 2712 - Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015
(10) Issues related to H.R. 30 - Save American Workers (SAW) Act
(11) Issues related to H.R. 1624 - The Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Ricciuti |
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Rubin |
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Christina |
Nyquist |
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Andrew |
Patzman |
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Susan |
Zook |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
(1) Issues related to Public Law 111-148 - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare);
(2) Issues related to Public Law 111-152 - Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare);
(3) Issues pertaining to entitlement reform, Medicare Advantage, Part D, Medicaid Dual Eligibles, and Medicare reimbursement and enrollment;
(4) Issues related to H.R. 6 - 21st Century Cures Act
(5) Issues related to H.R. 2712 - Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015
(6) Issues related to H.R. 2581 - Preservation of Access for Seniors in Medicare Advantage Act
(7) Issues related to H.R. 1190 - Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2015
(8) Issues related to H.R. 2505 - Medicare Advantage Coverage Transparency Act of 2015
(9) Issues related to H.R. 2506 - Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act of 2015
(10 Issues related to H.R. 2507 - Increasing Regulatory Fairness Act of 2015
(11)Issues related to H.R. 2579 - Securing Care for Seniors Act of 2015
(12)Issues related to CMS Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2015 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates, Part C and Part D Payment Policies and 2015 Call Letter
(13) Issues related to CMS Final 2015 Medicare Advantage and Part D Call Letter and Payment Rates
(14) Issues related to H.R.3244 - Providing Innovative Care for Complex Cases Demonstration Act of 2015
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
James |
Ricciuti |
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Peter |
Rubin |
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Greg |
Jones |
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Susan |
Zook |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
(1) Issues related to Public Law 111-148 - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (provisions related to new taxes, fees, and employer requirements);
(2) Issues related to Public Law 111-152 - Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010;
(3) Issues raised by H.R. 928 - To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; and
(4) Issues related to H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax On Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
James |
Ricciuti |
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Peter |
Rubin |
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Christina |
Nyquist |
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Andrew |
Patzman |
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Susan |
Zook |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
(1) Issues related to Public Law 112-25 - The Budget Control Act of 2011;
(2) General issues related to reducing the federal deficit including efforts to bring down health care costs;
(3) Issues related to H.C.R. 27 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025; and
(4) Issues related to S.C.R. 11 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
James |
Ricciuti |
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Peter |
Rubin |
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Susan |
Zook |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
(1) Issues related to Public Law 112-25 - The Budget Control Act of 2011;
(2) General issues related to reducing the federal deficit including efforts to bring down health care costs;
(3) Issues related to H.C.R. 27 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025; and
(4) Issues related to S.C.R. 11 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
(5) Issues related to S.1016 - Preserving Freedom and Choice in Health Care
(6) Issues related to S.1415 - Small Business Stability Act
(7) Issues related to H.R. 1624 - The Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
James |
Ricciuti |
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Peter |
Rubin |
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Christina |
Nyquist |
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Andrew |
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Susan |
Zook |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
(1) Issues related to the proposed acquisition of Humana by Aetna.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Ricciuti |
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Rubin |
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Greg |
Jones |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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