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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1015 15th St NW |
Address2 | SUITE 950 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 73794-12
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6. House ID# 366350000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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 |
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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| 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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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Margaret Murray, CEO |
Date | 01/17/2013 |
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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid program as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Promoting Expanding Medicaid Managed care for Duals; Opposition to repealing MOE; Opposition to significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Consideration of Coordinated Care Alternatives for Dual eligibles;
Opposition on Medicaid block grants to states; Modification of payment systems for MA/SNPs; Requested the regulatory and systematic impact of Medicaid continuous coverage; Promoted marketing rule consistency across Medicaid and the Exchange; SNP Reauthorization; Consulted integrated care options for dual eligibles; Advocated for Medicaid reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations to MacPAC; Support continued ability for states to finance Medicaid using provider taxes; Actuarial Soundness; Consulted with Members of Congress concerning per capita cap bill in Medicaid program; PCP payment increase;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Administration on Aging
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 |
Margaret |
Murray |
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Kathryn |
Kuhmerker |
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Jennifer |
Babcock |
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Mary |
Kennedy |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Medicaid Health Plans serving as Qualified Health plans in the Exchange; Promoted SNHP Loan Guarantee- Reserve and Solvency; Risk Adjustment; Advocated for continuous eligibility, coordination between Exchange and Medicaid programs to support continuous care (e.g. BHP, Bridge Proposal); Promoting the issuance of timely regulations regarding the implementation of Basic Health Program;
Support for Affordable Care Act and implementation re: Safety Net Health Plan; Implementing BHP; Health Plan Excise Tax; Safety Net Plans participating in Exchange; Made recommendations regarding the implementation of the FFE; Promoted marketing rule consistency across Medicaid and the Exchange;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Margaret |
Murray |
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Jennifer |
Babcock |
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Kathryn |
Kuhmerker |
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Mary |
Kennedy |
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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
Health Plan Excise Tax
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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 |
Margaret |
Murray |
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Kathryn |
Kuhmerker |
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Jennifer |
Babcock |
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Mary |
Kennedy |
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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
Advocated to exclude Medicaid reductions from Fiscal Cliff negotiations; FY2013 Budget
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 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 |
Margaret |
Murry |
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Kathryn |
Kuhmerker |
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Jennifer |
Babcock |
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Mary |
Kennedy |
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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)
Internet Address:
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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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