H.R. 3107, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 - provisions related to prior authorization for Medicare Advantage Plans;
S. 3013, Encouraging Innovative Benefit Design to Lower Costs for Seniors Act - provisions related to prescription drug plans under Medicare Part D;
S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDRPA) of 2019 - provisions addressing prescription drug pricing;
S. 1202, Independence at Home Act of 2019 - provisions to improve and provide for a permanent Independence at Home medical practice program under the Medicare program;
H.R. 3644, Independence at Home Act of 2019 - provisions to improve and extend the Independence at Home medical practice demonstration program under the Medicare program;
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - healthcare provisions related to access and support for providers and states and access to PPE;
S. 3559, Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act - provisions related to emergency financial assistance to rural health care facilities and providers impacted by the COVID-19 emergency;
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (stimulus 2) - provisions related to access to healthcare including FMAP, testing, protections for public health workers, and benefits to children and families impacted by the coronavirus;
S. 1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 - provisions related to telehealth;
Issues related to point of sale rebate
Issues related to allowing for audio only effective date alignment between Health Defense Agency and CMS
Issues related to COVID-19 package 4
Duration: March 3, 2014
to
June 30, 2020
General Issues: Medicare/Medicaid , Taxation/Internal Revenue Code , Telecommunications , Health Issues
Spending: about $12,560,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
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Agencies lobbied since 2014: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), White House Office, Executive Office of the President (EOP), U.S. Senate,, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
2nd Quarter, 2020
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. in-house lobbying effort was terminated on July 20, 2020
Original Filing: 301197962.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 3107, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 - provisions related to prior authorization for Medicare Advantage Plans;
S. 3013, Encouraging Innovative Benefit Design to Lower Costs for Seniors Act - provisions related to prescription drug plans under Medicare Part D;
S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDRPA) of 2019 - provisions addressing prescription drug pricing;
S. 1202, Independence at Home Act of 2019 - provisions to improve and provide for a permanent Independence at Home medical practice program under the Medicare program;
H.R. 3644, Independence at Home Act of 2019 - provisions to improve and extend the Independence at Home medical practice demonstration program under the Medicare program;
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - healthcare provisions related to access and support for providers and states and access to PPE;
S. 3559, Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act - provisions related to emergency financial assistance to rural health care facilities and providers impacted by the COVID-19 emergency;
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (stimulus 2) - provisions related to access to healthcare including FMAP, testing, protections for public health workers, and benefits to children and families impacted by the coronavirus;
S. 1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 - provisions related to telehealth;
Issues related to point of sale rebate
Issues related to allowing for audio only effective date alignment between Health Defense Agency and CMS
Issues related to COVID-19 package 4
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301173739.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 3107, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 - provisions related to prior authorization for Medicare Advantage Plans;
S. 3013, Encouraging Innovative Benefit Design to Lower Costs for Seniors Act - provisions related to prescription drug plans under Medicare Part D
S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDRPA) of 2019 - provisions addressing prescription drug pricing;
H.R. 4004/S. 2986, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019 - provisions addressing social determinants of health;
S. 1202, Independence at Home Act of 2019 - provisions to improve and provide for a permanent Independence at Home medical practice program under the Medicare program
H.R. 3644, Independence at Home Act of 2019 - provisions to improve and extend the Independence at Home medical practice demonstration program under the Medicare program
H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - healthcare provisions related to access and support for providers and states and access to PPE
S. 3559, Immediate Relief for Rural Facilities and Providers Act - provisions related to emergency financial assistance to rural health care facilities and providers impacted by the COVID-19 emergency
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (stimulus 2) - provisions related to access to healthcare including FMAP, testing, protections for public health workers, and benefits to children and families impacted by the coronavirus
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
4th Quarter, 2019
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q42019 on April 20, 2020
Original Filing: 301173726.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 3107, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 - provisions related to prior authorization for Medicare Advantage Plans;
H.R. 3, Lower Drug Costs Now Act - provisions addressing prescription drug pricing;
S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDRPA) of 2019 - provisions addressing prescription drug pricing;
H.R. 4004/S. 2986, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019 - provisions addressing social determinants of health;
S. 3013, Encouraging Innovative Benefit Design to Lower Costs for Seniors Act - provisions related to prescription drug plans under Medicare Part D.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1398/S. 172, Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019-provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers;
H.R. 1865, National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act [Further Consolidated Appropriations Act] -provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers;
H.R. 1158, DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act of 2019 [Consolidated Appropriations Act] - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2020.
Original Filing: 301110428.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 3107, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 - provisions related to prior authorization for Medicare Advantage Plans;
H.R. 3, Lower Drug Costs Now Act - provisions addressing prescription drug pricing;
S. 2543, Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDRPA) of 2019 - provisions addressing prescription drug pricing;
H.R. 4004/S. 2986, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019 - provisions addressing social determinants of health;
S. 3013, Encouraging Innovative Benefit Design to Lower Costs for Seniors Act - provisions related to prescription drug plans under Medicare Part D.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1398/S. 172, Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019-provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers;
H.R. 1865, National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act [Further Consolidated Appropriations Act] -provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers;
H.R. 1158, DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act of 2019 [Consolidated Appropriations Act] - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2019.
Original Filing: 301070237.xml
Lobbying Issues
Medicaid Extenders - Federally Qualified Health Centers alignment to HEDIS quality metrics; ER Utilization Report - requiring CMS to conduct a study that analyzes emergency room utilization by Medicaid beneficiaries; H.R. 3107, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 - provisions related to prior authorization for Medicare Advantage Plans; H.R. 3, Lower Drug Costs Now Act - provisions addressing prescription drug pricing; Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDRPA) of 2019 - provisions addressing prescription drug pricing; The Star Rating for Biosimilars Act - provisions related to Medicare Advantage program star rating system; H.R. 4455, Bolstering Innovative Options to Save Immediately on Medicines Act - provisions related to payment for biosimilar drugs under Medicare program; H.R. 4597, Acting to Cancel Co-Pay and Ensure Substantial Savings (ACCESS) to Biosimilars Act - provisions related to payment for biosimilar drugs under Medicare program; H.R. 3461, Community-Based Independence for Seniors Act of 2019 (CBI-SNP) - provisions related to community-based long-term services and supports; H.R. 4004, Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019 - provisions addressing social determinants of health; Medicare Part D prescription drug pricing.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1398/S. 172-provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2019.
Original Filing: 301051982.xml
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Part D Rebate proposed rule; Medicaid Extenders - Federally Qualified Health Centers alignment to HEDIS quality metrics; ER Utilization Report - requiring CMS to conduct a study that analyzes emergency room utilization by Medicaid beneficiaries; S. 1895, the Lower Health Care Costs Act - provisions addressing healthcare costs; H.R. 3107, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 - provisions related to prior authorization for Medicare Advantage Plans; H.R. 1398/S. 172 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2019.
Original Filing: 301031308.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1398/S. 19 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers
H.R. 1839, the Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019 - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children, temporary reauthorization of the Money Follows the Person program, and temporary extension of the ACA Spousal Impoverishment protections
S. 172 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers
Medicaid Managed Care - matters relating to financing and administration thereof
Medicare Advantage (MA) - matters related to financing and administration thereof
Medicare Part D - matters related to financing and administration thereof
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301017050.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 5963/S. 3063 - Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2018 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers.
H.R. 7217, Improving Medicaid Programs and Opportunities for Eligible Beneficiaries (IMPROVE) Act - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children, temporary reauthorization of the Money Follows the Person program and temporary extension of the ACA Spousal Impoverishment protections.
Medicaid Managed Care - matters relating to financing and administration thereof.
Medicare Advantage (MA) - matters related to financing and administration thereof.
Medicare Part D - matters related to financing and administration thereof.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Engaged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding petition related to TCPA on which WellCare is a named petitioner.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2018.
Original Filing: 300992504.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP).
H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children.
H.R. 5963/S.3063 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers.
H.R. 6470/S.3158, FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Engaged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding petition related to TCPA on which WellCare is a named petitioner.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300978071.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
H.R. 6, The Opioid Treatment and Prevention Act - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP).
S.3120, Helping End Addiction and Lessen Substance Abuse Disorders Act (HEAL Act) - provisions related to Institutes for Mental Disease (IMD), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP).
H.R. 3325/S.428, Advancing Care for Exceptional Kids Act (ACE Kids) - provisions related to access to services for medically complex children.
H.R. 5963 - provisions related to the annual fee on health insurance providers.
FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - provisions related to Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Engaged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding petition related to TCPA on which WellCare is a named petitioner.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300957099.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages.
Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
H.R. 3168, SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017 - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs).
S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
H.R. 1892, The Bipartisan Budget Act - provisions related to Special Needs Plans (SNPs), Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Health Insurance Tax (HIT) and Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 - advocated for inclusion of provisions related to Medicare Advantage Star Quality Ratings.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) White House Office Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2018.
Original Filing: 300936500.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages.
Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
H.R. 3168, SNP Reauthorization Act of 2017 - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs).
S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
H.R. 3921, HEALTHY KIDS Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) White House Office Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Communications Commission (FCC) White House Office
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300911277.xml
Lobbying Issues
Better Care Reconciliation Act - Provisions related to Medicaid Managed care and the health insurance tax.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages.
Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome.
Medicare Advantage Benchmarks - Calculation of the Medicare Advantage benchmarks to include Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B information.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017 - Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, provisions related to Medicaid managed care.
H.R. 3168, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide continued access to specialized Medicare Advantage plans for special needs individuals, and for other purposes - Provisions related to special needs plans for dual eligible individuals (DSNPs).
S.1827, KIDS Act of 2017 - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
H.R. 3921, Healthy Kids Act - Provisions related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) White House Office
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Communications Commission (FCC) White House Office
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300896812.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of P.L. 114-10 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) - provisions related to provider participation in MIPS and APM programs; all provisions related to Medicare Advantage participation.
H.R. 1628 (The American Health Care Act) - provisions related to Medicaid managed care and the health insurance tax.
Better Care Reconciliation Act - provisions related to Medicaid Managed care and the health insurance tax.
Advocated for CMS to allow the translation of the CAHPS survey into additional languages.
Advocated for CMS to adjust plan audits in a manner that would be less administratively burdensome.
Medicare Advantage Benchmarks - calculation of the Medicare Advantage benchmarks to include Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B information.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) White House Office
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300875025.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of P.L. 114-10 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) - provisions related to provider participation in MIPS and APM programs; all provisions related to Medicare Advantage participation.
H.R. 1628 (The American Health Care Act) - provisions related to Medicaid managed care and the health insurance tax.
Medicare Advantage Benchmarks - calculation of the Medicare Advantage benchmarks to include Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B information.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives White House Office
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2017.
Original Filing: 300848500.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of P.L. 114-10 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015) - provisions related to provider participation in MIPS and APM programs; all provisions related to Medicare Advantage participation.
H.R. 34 (21st Century Cures Act) - all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings; mental health in Medicaid and Medicare; end stage renal disease (ESRD).
House Republican Leadership Task Force Proposal on Medicare and Medicaid (A Better Way) - all provisions relating to Medicare and Medicaid.
H.R. 2646 (Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare.
S. 2680 (Mental Health Reform Act) - all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare.
H.R. 5506 and S. 3090 (Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act) - all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease.
H.R. 5659 (ESRD Choice Act) - all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease.
Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in any effort to reform the Medicaid program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300838015.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs.
H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare.
S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare.
H.R. 5506 and S. 3090, Dialysis PATIENT Demonstration Act, all provisions relating to establishing a demonstration project to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease.
H.R. 5659, ESRD Choice Act, all provisions relating to expanding Medicare Advantage coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease.
Advocated for Medicaid Managed care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program.
S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, all provisions relating to opioids in Medicare and Medicaid.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives Federal Communications Commission (FCC) U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300818384.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015, all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings.
Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates.
Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology.
Advocated for the transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
H.R. 546 and S. 298, ACE Kids Act, all provisions regarding care of children with complex medical needs.
H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare.
S. 2680, Mental Health Reform Act, all provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare.
Advocated for Medicaid Managed Care in an effort to reform the Medicaid program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives Federal Communications Commission (FCC) U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2016
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q12016 on May 9, 2016
Original Filing: 300805076.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015, all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings.
Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates.
Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology.
Advocated for the transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage rates when high number of beneficiaries opt-out of Medicare Part B.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2016.
Original Filing: 300795952.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015, all provisions relating to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings.
Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates.
Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology.
Advocated for the transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage rates when high number of beneficiaries opt-out of Medicare Part B.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300783487.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act.
S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015.
Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates.
H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015.
H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions to delay the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted in the Affordable Care Act by one year (2017).
Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology.
Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015.
S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015.
Medicare and Medicaid plan contracting issues.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Efforts to engage Congress to seek a clarification on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2015
In Q3, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300763582.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act.
Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates.
H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015.
H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015.
H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology.
H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets.
Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
S. 2104, Preserving Medicare Advantage for all Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015.
H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015.
S. 1945, Mental Health Reform Act of 2015.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2015
In Q2, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300744906.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for fairness is Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements.
H.R. 2582, the Seniors Health Care Plan Protection Act.
Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates.
H.R. 1343/S. 688, Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015.
H.R. 546/S. 298, ACE Kids Act of 2015.
H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015.
H.R. 928/S. 193, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology.
H.R. 6, 21st Century Cures Act, advocated against using MA or Part D offsets.
Advocated for transparency in the methodology surrounding the calculation of the Fee-for-Service error rate in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data-Validation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2015
In Q1, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300726985.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements; Opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage rates; Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act (to be re-filed); H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015; H.R. 928, to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Advocated for a system that incorporates more chronic codes under the risk adjustment methodology.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Executive Office of the President (EOP)
4th Quarter, 2014
In Q4, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300705798.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements; opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage rates; S. 2501, Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4484, Strengthening Healthcare Options for Vulnerable Populations Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Proposals regarding extension of funding for the Children's Youth Insurance Program (CHIP).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2014
In Q3, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2014.
Original Filing: 300689244.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements; opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage rates; S. 2501, Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4484, Strengthening Healthcare Options for Vulnerable Populations Act; H.R. 5183, VBID for Better Care Act of 2014.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Proposals regarding extension of funding for the Children's Youth Insurance Program (CHIP).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2014
In Q2, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 21, 2014.
Original Filing: 300667945.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements; opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage rates; S. 2501, Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4484, Strengthening Healthcare Options for Vulnerable Populations Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2014
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q12014 on Aug. 4, 2016
Original Filing: 300823289.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements; opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage rates.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2014
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q12014 on June 23, 2014
Original Filing: 300652905.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements; opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage rates.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate,
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on June 19, 2014.
Original Filing: 300652837.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocated for fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements; opposed cuts to Medicare Advantage rates.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
1st Quarter, 2014
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. filed a lobbying registration on April 16, 2014 for in-house lobbying efforts, effective March 3, 2014.
Original Filing: 300640360.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Medicare Advantage (MA); Fairness in Medicare Advantage Stars Quality measurements; Reauthorization of MA Special Needs Plans; MA Coding Intensity adjustements; Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR); Health Insurer Tax; Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate