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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1634 I Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 1200 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 30187-1888
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6. House ID# 306800131
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
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 | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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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. | ||||||||
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: Mr. Thomas M. Ryan, Managing Partner |
Date | 10/21/2013 |
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
Successful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: "Good faith compliance standard", reasonable effective dates for compliance with P.L. 111-148. State Oversight of Premium Increases: existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges; state exchanges. Affordable Private Healthcare: Insurer Fees, Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits. Worked on H.R. 3675 Temporary Pay Reduction Act of 2011 provisions.
Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Healthcare; Evidence Based Care.
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; MEWAs, H.R. 371 - Healthcare Choice Act of 2011.
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 |
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Ryan |
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Jeff |
MacKinnon |
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LD & LA Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) |
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Joe |
Vasapoli |
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Min. Counsel, Energy&Comm, Special Asst. DOE |
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Nick |
Kolovos |
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LA Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-California) |
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Matthew |
Berzok |
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LD, Chief Counsel, LA Rep. Stupak & Deutsch |
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Jeff |
Mortier |
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Staff on Energy & Commerce Committee |
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
IRC section 833 (b) tax provisions; annual insurer assessments, proposed excise tax on high-value health insurance plans, limitation of tax deduction for health insurers executive compensation, Small Employer Tax Credits, IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage. Worked on H.R. 3675 Temporary Pay Reduction Act of 2011 provisions.
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 |
Thomas |
Ryan |
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Jeff |
MacKinnon |
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LD & LA Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) |
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Joe |
Vasapoli |
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Min. Counsel, Energy&Comm, Special Asst. DOE |
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Matthew |
Berzok |
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LD, Chief Counsel, LA Rep. Stupak & Deutsch |
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Nick |
Kolovos |
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LA Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-California) |
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Jeff |
Mortier |
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Staff on Energy & Commerce Committee |
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
Proposals to eliminate first dollar coverage on Medigap Plans. Proposal to create a single pharmacy benefits manager for FEHBP.
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 |
Thomas |
Ryan |
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Jeff |
MacKinnon |
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LD & LA Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) |
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Joe |
Vasapoli |
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Min. Counsel, Energy&Comm, Special Asst. DOE |
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Matthew |
Berzok |
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LD, Chief Counsel, LA Rep. Stupak & Deutsch |
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Nick |
Kolovos |
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LA Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-California) |
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Jeff |
Mortier |
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Staff on Energy & Commerce Committee |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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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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