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LOBBYING REPORT

Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

1. Registrant Name Organization/Lobbying Firm Self Employed Individual
HORIZON BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEW JERSEY

2. Address

Address1
THREE PENN PLAZA EAST PP-16H
 Address2
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City
NEWARK
 State
NJ
 Zip Code
07105-2200
 Country
USA

3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)

City
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State
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Zip Code
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4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mail
​Ms.
​Sarah Jones
​9734666302
​sarah_jones@horizonblue.com
5. Senate ID#
​72793-12
7. Client Name Self Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentality
​HORIZON BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NEW JERSEY
6. House ID#
​381380000
TYPE OF REPORT 8. Year
​2022
 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
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13
12. Lobbying 13. Organizations
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:
Less than $5,000
Less than $5,000
$5,000 or more $
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$5,000 or more $
​10,000.00
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.
Method A. 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: Sarah E. Jones
 Date
1/20/2023 10:47:07 AM

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 PHA

16. Specific lobbying issues

Prescription drugs; Insulin


17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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
Sarah
Jones
Ms.
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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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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

COVID-19; COVID-19 Transition/PHE; Telehealth; Health disparities; Social Determinants of Health; Maternal Health Mental Health; Funding for mental health programs; Affordability.

H.R. 7780-Mental Health Matters Act
A bill to increase access to mental and behavioral health care for students. The bill creates various grants to increase the number of school-based mental health services providers.
Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11) (Introduced 05/16/2022)


H.R. 7666-Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022
To amend to the Public Health Services Act to reauthorize center programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) (Introduced 05/06/2022)

S. 346-Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United Stated and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) (Introduced 02/22/2021)

H.R. 959-Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United Stated and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) (Introduced 02/08/2021)

H.R. 8876 Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022
To reauthorize through FY2027, increases funding for, and modifies the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Danny Davis, (D-IL-7) (Introduced 09/19/2022)

H.R. 432-Mentel Health Access Improvement Act of 2021
This bill provides for coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare. It also excludes such services from the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system, and authorizes marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to develop discharge plans for post-hospital services.
Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-5) (Introduced 01/21/2021)

H.R. 925 Data to Save Moms Act
The bill expands data collection and research on maternal morbidity and mortality among minority populations. The bill authorizes funding for maternal mortality review committees to promotes community engagement and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-3) (Introduced 02/08/2021)


17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE

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
Sarah
Jones
Ms.
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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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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

Medicare; Medicare Advantage; Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization; Medicaid; Social Determinants of Health.

H.R. 8594 Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
A bill requiring private health insurers may not limit, restrict, or condition benefits for renal dialysis services for individuals with end-stage renal disease as compared to other types of benefits for other medical conditions under Medicare secondary payer rules.
Sponsor: Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-9) (Introduced 07/29/2022)

H.R. 3173 Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2022
A bill that establishes several requirements and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans.
Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-1) (Introduced 05/13/2021)

S.4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
A bill that specifies private health insurers may not limit, restrict, or condition benefits for renal dialysis services for individuals with end-stage renal disease as compared to other types of benefits for other medical conditions under Medicare secondary payer rules.
Sponsor: Sen. Robert Menendez, [D-NJ] (Introduced 08/03/2022)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE

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
Sarah
Jones
Ms.
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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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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

ACA Tax Credits.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE

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
Sarah
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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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 GOV

16. Specific lobbying issues

Public Law 117-328 (H.R. 2617) -Fiscal 2023 omnibus spending package
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
The bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2023, provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and to support Ukraine, extends several expiring authorities, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas.
Sponsor: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, (D-VA-11) (Introduced 04/16/2021)

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

First Name Last Name Suffix Covered Official Position (if applicable) New
Sarah
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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Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.

20. Client new address

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21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

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22. New General description of client’s business or activities

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LOBBYIST UPDATE

23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client

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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)

Internet Address:

Name Address Principal Place of Business
(city and state or country)
Street Address
City State/Province Zip Country
City
State Country

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:

Name Address Principal place of business
(city and state or country) 		Amount of contribution for lobbying activities Ownership percentage in client
Street Address
City State/Province Country
City
State Country
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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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE

29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?

Lobbyist Name Description of Offense(s)