Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA subsidies and tax credits; Telehealth flexibilities; Mental Health Care; Youth Mental Health; Site neutral payment reform; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Rural healthcare; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Health Equity Index reward factor; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber Attack
S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day.
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
S.1869 - SITE Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
H.R.3417 - FAIR Act
To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider.
Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
To promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
H.R.4531 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
S.652 - Safe Step Act
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules.
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
H.R.3630 - No Surprises Act
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
S. 3393 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
To reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
S. 1451 Healthy Competition for Better Care Act
To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care.
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
S.1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act
To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Medicaid Redeterminations & renewals; Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage; 340B Program
H.R.5746 - Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees.
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
H.R.5386 - Cutting Copays Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for adjustments to the Medicare part D cost-sharing reductions for low-income individuals.
Sponsor: Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
H.R.5380 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage.
Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]
H.R.2880 - Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish certain requirements for pharmacy benefit managers under part D of the Medicare program.
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
H.R.5385 - Medicare PBM Accountability Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish pharmacy benefit manager reporting requirements with respect to prescription drug plans and MA-PD plans under Medicare part D.
Sponsor:Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]
H.R.5388 - Supporting Innovation for Seniors Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of certain technologies and medical devices under the Medicare program.
Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
H.R.5663 - ALS Better Care Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of ALS-related services under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
H.R.4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
Duration: January 1, 2008
to
present
General Issues: Health Issues , Medicare/Medicaid , Pharmacy , Taxation/Internal Revenue Code , Government Issues , Budget/Appropriations , Insurance
Spending: about $5,671,162 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
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Agencies lobbied since 2008: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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.
1st Quarter, 2024
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18.
Original Filing: 301554377.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA subsidies and tax credits; Telehealth flexibilities; Mental Health Care; Youth Mental Health; Site neutral payment reform; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Rural healthcare; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Health Equity Index reward factor; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber Attack
S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day.
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
S.1869 - SITE Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
H.R.3417 - FAIR Act
To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider.
Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
To promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
H.R.4531 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
S.652 - Safe Step Act
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules.
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
H.R.3630 - No Surprises Act
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
S. 3393 - SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
To reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
S. 1451 Healthy Competition for Better Care Act
To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care.
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
S.1606 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act
To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicaid Redeterminations & renewals; Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage; 340B Program
H.R.5746 - Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees.
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
H.R.5386 - Cutting Copays Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for adjustments to the Medicare part D cost-sharing reductions for low-income individuals.
Sponsor: Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
H.R.5380 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage.
Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]
H.R.2880 - Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish certain requirements for pharmacy benefit managers under part D of the Medicare program.
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
H.R.5385 - Medicare PBM Accountability Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish pharmacy benefit manager reporting requirements with respect to prescription drug plans and MA-PD plans under Medicare part D.
Sponsor:Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]
H.R.5388 - Supporting Innovation for Seniors Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of certain technologies and medical devices under the Medicare program.
Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
H.R.5663 - ALS Better Care Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of ALS-related services under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
H.R.4758 - Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20.
Original Filing: 301533535.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA subsidies; Telehealth; Mental Health, Mental Health Rule, Youth Mental Health Access; Site Neutrality/Site neutral payment reform and Fair Hospital Billing; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; Rural healthcare access; Prior Authorization; Provider Workforce Shortages;; Telehealth payment parity requirements; Parity; Provider Directory Accuracy
S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day.
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
S.3430 - Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the mental health care workforce and services, reduce prescription drug costs, and extend certain expiring provisions under Medicare and Medicaid, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
H.R.3226 - PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023
To reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act. Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16]
H.R.2708 - Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2023
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
S.644 - Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act
To expand the take-home prescribing of methadone through pharmacies. Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S.1869 - SITE Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
H.R.3417 - FAIR Act
To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
To promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
H.R.4531 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
S.652 - Safe Step Act
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pennanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules.
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs.
Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05)
H.R.3630 - No Surprises Act
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Provider Directories; Medicaid Redeterminations & renewals; Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage Health Equity Index; Star Ratings in Medicare Advantage; Payment under the Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process; Medicare Advantage; Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET); Site Neutral Payments and Payment Accuracy; MA RADY Rule; Medicare Advantage Advance Rate Notice;
H.R.5746 -Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
H.R.5386 - Cutting Copays Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for adjustments to the Medicare part D cost-sharing reductions for low-income individuals. Sponsor: Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
H.R.5380 - To amend title XVlll of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage.
Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]
H.R.2880 - Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish certain requirements for pharmacy benefit managers under part D of the Medicare program.
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
H.R.5385 - Medicare PBM Accountability Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish pharmacy benefit manager reporting requirements with respect to prescription drug plans and MA-PD plans under Medicare part D.
Sponsor:Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]
S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day.
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
S.1002 -No UPCODEAct
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve risk adjustment under Medicare Advantage. Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
H.R.5388 - Supporting Innovation for Seniors Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of certain technologies and medical devices under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
H.R.4881 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program.
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
H.R.6364 - Medicare Telehealth Privacy Act of2023
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to maintain certain telehealth flexibilities relating to provider privacy under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
S.2973 - Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to establish requirements relating to pharmacy benefit managers under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Insulin Out of Pocket Costs; Covid Therapeutics; Generics Access; Gene Therapy
S. 150 -Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)
S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023
A bill to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and the dissemination of false infonnation related to pharmacy benefit management services for prescription drugs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
S.1269 - INSULIN Act of2023
To reduce the price of insulin and provide for patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S.1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
To provide for increased oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans and health insurance coverage.
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act
A bill to prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and to prohibit biological product manufacturers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable companies to delay the entry ofbiosimilar biological products and interchangeable biological products.
Sponsor: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
S. 954 -Affordable Insulin Now Act of2023
A bill to provide for appropriate cost-sharing for insulin products covered under private health plans, and to establish a program to support health care providers and pharmacies in providing discounted insulin products to uninsured individuals.
Sponsor: Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
H.R.5372 - Expanding Seniors' Access to Lower Cost Medicines Act of2023
To amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to facilitate midyear formulary changes for biosimilars. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301513792.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordability; Affordable Care Act; Mental health/Youth Mental Health; Maternal Health; Health Equity; Site Neutrality/site neutral payment reform; Fair Hospital Billing; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; Government shutdown; Rural healthcare access; 340B transparency; HIPAA modernization; Artificial intelligence (AI); Preventative services
S.1869 - SITE Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
H.R. 3561, The Patient Act of 2023
To promote hospital and insurer price transparency, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
H.R.3417 - FAIR Act
To ensure fair billing practices for items and services furnished by off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
H.R. 5378 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
To promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
H.R.4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
To improve price transparency with respect to certain health care services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
H.R.4531 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
To reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
H.R.4509 - Transparency in Billing Act
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage to only pay claims submitted by hospitals that have in place policies and procedures to ensure accurate billing practices, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
H.R.4508 - Hidden Fee Disclosure Act
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify and strengthen the application of certain employer-sponsored health plan disclosure requirements. Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
H.R.4507 - Transparency in Coverage Act of 2023
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to promote transparency in health coverage and reform pharmacy benefit management services with respect to group health plans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
H.R.4527 - Health DATA Act
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure plan fiduciaries may access de-identified information relating to health claims, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5]
H.R.5647 - Childhood Cancer Clinical Trials Act
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require out-of-network coverage for qualified individuals diagnosed with a rare pediatric disease participating in approved clinical trials, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
S.652 - Safe Step Act
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
H.R.5688 - Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve health savings accounts. Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
H.R.5687 - HSA Modernization Act of 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize health savings accounts. Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Provider Directories; Medicaid Redeterminations; Draft Duals legislation; Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; IRA copay smoothing; Medicare Advantage Health Equity Index
S.1038/H.R.1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program. Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]; Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
H.R.5746 - Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Insulin Out of Pocket Charges; Finance PBNM Framework Proposals; Covid Vaccines
S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)
S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023
A bill to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and the dissemination of false information related to pharmacy benefit management services for prescription drugs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
S.1067 - Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S.1114 - Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2023
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the 180-day exclusivity period. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
S.1269 - INSULIN Act of 2023
To reduce the price of insulin and provide for patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S.1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
To provide for increased oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans and health insurance coverage. Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
S.2305 - Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act
To improve the requirements for making a determination of interchangeability of a biological product and its reference product. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301481517.xml
Lobbying Issues
affordability; COVID commercialization; Affordable Care Act; Telehealth extending flexibilities; Youth Mental Health - timing of legislation
introduction, school-based solutions; Health Equity; Site Neutrality Hospital Billing; Appropriations; Labor HHS Funding; Health Savings Accounts; mployee Retirement Income Security Act; Prior Authorization; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; OPM Federal Employee Health Benefits rogram; Association Health Plans (AHPs)
S. 1001 Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 o amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan les.
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve IR-MT]
H.R. 485 - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 o amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment eterminations under Federal health care programs. Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05)
S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 o amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian CD-HI]
H.R. 3561, The Patient Act of 2023 o promote hospital and insurer price transparency, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicaid same-day billing; Provider Directories; RADV Rule & Rate Notice; Medicare Advantage Advance Rate Notice and Prior Authorization Legislation; Medicaid Redeterminations; Medicare Wage Index Proposal; Draft Duals legislation; Medicaid work requirements; IRA Implementation
S.1038/H.R.1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter CD-VT]; Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-I] - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve ransparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Insulin Out of Pocket Charges; Finance PBNM Framework Proposals;
S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)
S. 127 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 bill to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and the dissemination of false information related to pharmacy benefit management services or prescription drugs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
S. 1067 - Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2023 o amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions.
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 1114 - Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act of 2023 o amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the 180-day exclusivity period.
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
S. 1269 - INSULIN Act of 2023 o reduce the price of insulin and provide for patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin.
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
S. 1339 - Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act o provide for increased oversight of entities that provide pharmacy benefit management services on behalf of group health plans and health nsurance coverage.
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301463522.xml
Lobbying Issues
REL Data Standards; Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act; Addressing Workforce Shortages;
Telehealth payment parity requirements; Affordability; COVID commercialization; Affordable Care Act; Telehealth; Telehealth Expansion Act; Youth Mental Health; Maternal Health; Addressing Workforce Shortages; Maternal Health Equity; Site Neutrality Hospital Billing; Debt Ceiling; Appropriations;
H.R. 485 Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs.
Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicaid same-day billing; Medicare Advantage Advance Rate Notice; Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Legislation; Provider Directory
Accuracy; MA RADV Rule; Site Neutral Payments and Payment Accuracy; Site Neutral Payments and Payment Accuracy; UPCODE Act; RADY Rule&
Rate Notice; Medicare Advantage Advance Rate Notice; Medicaid Redeterminations;
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
INSULIN Act; Insulin Out of Pocket Charges;
S. 142 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act
A bill to prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and to prohibit biological product manufacturers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable companies to delay the entry ofbiosimilar biological products and interchangeable biological products.
Sponsor: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
S. 150 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. John Comyn (R-TX)
S. 954 - Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023
A bill to provide for appropriate cost-sharing for insulin products covered under private health plans, and to establish a program to support health care providers and pharmacies in providing discounted insulin products to uninsured individuals.
Sponsor: Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301438887.xml
Lobbying Issues
Telehealth; COVID-19; Health Equity Issues; Mental Health Parity; Affordability; Telehealth; Coverage of COVID-19 Inflation Reduction Act; No Surprises Act; REL data; Covid transition/PHE; Pre-deductible/site restriction telehealth extension; parity enforcement and implementation; funding for mental health programs; provider directories; No Surprises Act; Qualifying Payment Amount; Section 204;
H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act
To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11)
H.R. 7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of2022
To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of2021
To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14)
S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)
H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of2021 Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14)
To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of2022
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
H.R. 432 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of2021
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04)
S. 828 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY)
H.R. 925 - Data to Save Moms Act
To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize funding for maternal mortality review committees to promote representative community engagement, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03)
H.R. 8876 - Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of2022
Official Title: To reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL-07)
H.R. 3345 - Helping MOMS Act of 2021
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare; Medicare Advantage; Medicaid; Medicaid postpartum coverage; Medicare Advantage provider directories; Medicaid MOE; Puerto Rico
Medicaid Funding; Consumer Assistance Program; Part D; Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services; Part D changes under IRA; Addressing Health Related Social Needs and SDOH in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization;
H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01)
S. 3018 - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of2021 Sponsor: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS)
H.R. 8594 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY-09)
S. 4750 - Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Sponsor: Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
COVID-I9 Testing; Prescription drugs; Insulin; Coverage and Commercialization of Testing, Vaccines and Treatments;
Insulin -the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Public Law 117-328 (H.R. 2617) - Fiscal 2023 omnibus spending package
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
To amend section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, to amend the description of how performance goals are achieved, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301410321.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
H.R. 7780 - Mental Health Matters Act
enforceable, to prohibit any such clause or waiver from being included in a plan document or other agreement with plan participants, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-11)
H.R. 7767 - Strengthening Behavioral Health Benefits Act
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for the enforcement of mental health and substance abuse disorder parity requirements, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02)
H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
To end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14)
S. 346 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)
S. 4804 - Parity Enforcement Act of 2022
A bill to provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements. Sponsor: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT)
H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare; Prior Authorization; Medicare Advantage; Medicaid; Improving the Medicaid & CHIP Application Process; End of Year Package -
Medicaid; Improving Access to Physical and Mental Healthcare for Children and Youth Under Medicaid and CHIP draft package;
H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01)
S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
COVID-19 Testing; Prescription drugs; Insulin; Coverage of Testing and Vaccines;
H.R. 3 - Lower Drug Costs Now Act Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
Insulin -the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301394254.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); COVID-19; Telehealth/ Audio-Only; COVID-19; Age adjustment; Health Equities; Extending ARPA Subsidies; Health
Equity Issues; Health Care Spending; Mental Health Parity; Youth Mental Health; OTC Covid Testing; Public Health Emergency; Affordability;
Substance Use; Telehealth; End of Public Health Emergency;
H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act
Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
H.R. 7666 - Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022
Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare; Medicare Advantage Reform; Prior Authorization; Medicare Advantage; Medicaid; Part D Reform;
H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
H.R. 3173 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01)
S. 3018 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2021
Sponsor: Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
COVID-19 Testing; Rx reform; Prescription drugs; Prescription Drug Reform; OTC COVID Tests; Insulin; Coverage of Testing and Vaccines;
H.R. 3 - Lower Drug Costs Now Act
Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301368112.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); Health Reform; Surprise Billing, COVID-19; Telehealth/ Audio-Only; COVID-19; Age adjustment; Health disparities; Implementation Health Equities; Extending Exchange Subsidies; Extending ARPA Subsidies; Health Equity Issues; Health Care Spending; Social Determinants of Health; Pandemic preparedness; OTC Covid Testing; Data Validation; Public Health Emergency; Affordability; Oral Antivirals; Data Standardization; Transparency; Coverage; Value-based care;
Public Law 117-2 (H.R. 1319) - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
IH.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare; Medicare Advantage Reform; Medicaid; Part D Reform;
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
COVID-19 Testing; Rx reform; Prescription drugs; Prescription Drug Reform; OTC COVID Tests; Insulin;
H.R. 3 - Lower Drug Costs Now Act Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Postal Reform;
Public Law 117-108 (H.R. 3076) - I 17th Congress - First Session Postal Service Reform Act of 2022
Sponsor: Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12)
S. I 720 - Postal Service Reform Act of2021 Sponsor: Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301333467.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); Health Reform; Surprise Billing, Maternal Health; COVID-19; Telehealth/ Audio-Only; COVID-19 ; Black Maternal Health; Age adjustment; Health disparities; Implementation Health Equities; CAA Implementation; Extending Exchange Subsidies; Health Equity Issues; Reconciliation; Health Care Spending: ERISA pensions; Social Determinants of Health;
H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05)
Public Law 117-2 (H.R. 1319) - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
Public Law 117-7 (H.R. 1868)- To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
H.R. 5260 - Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act Sponsor: Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-52)
H.R. 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14)
Public Law 117-2 (H.R. 1319) - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
H.R. 6000 - Cures 2.0 Act
Sponsor: Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO-01)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare; Medicare Advantage Reform; Medicaid; Part D Reform; Medicaid Coverage Gap;
Public Law 117-7 (H.R. 1868) - To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
H.R. 5260 - Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-52)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
ACA Tax Credits;
Public Law 117-7 (H.R. 1868) - To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
COVID-19 Testing; COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy and Treatment; Rx reform; Prescription drugs; Prescription Drug Reform; OTC COVID Tests;
H.R. 3 - Lower Drug Costs Now Act Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Postal Reform;
H.R. 3076 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12)
S. 1720 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301311377.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA Reform; ACA Coverage Improvement; Health Reform; Surprise Billing; Maternal Health; COVID-19; Telehealth/Audio-Only; COVID-19; Black Maternal Health; Age adjustment Health disparities; Implementation Health Equities; CAA Implementation; Extending Exchange Subsidies; Health Equity Issues; Reconciliation; Health Care Spending, No Surprises Act;
HR 19 - Lower Costs; More Cures Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05)
Public Law 117-2 (HR 1319) - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
HR 5260 - Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act
Sponsor: Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-52)
HR 959 - Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14)
HR 3894 - CARING for Social Determinants Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE-At-Large)
HR 4387 - Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare; Medicare Advantage Reform; Medicaid; Part D Reform; Medicaid Coverage Gap;
Public Law 117-7 (HR 1868) - To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts and for other purposes
Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
HR 2166 - To amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain audio -only Diagnoses in the determination of risk adjustment for Medicare Advantage plans and PACE programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
HR 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
ACA Tax Credits:
HR 1868 - To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
COVID- 19 Testing; COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy and Treatment; Vaccine Rollout; RX reform; Prescription drugs; Prescription Drug Reform
HR 550 - Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH-02)
HR 951 - Maternal Vaccination Act
Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
HR 2347 - Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA-08)
HR 3472 - Vaccine INFO Act
Sponsor: Rep. Gus Bilrakis (R-FL-12)
HR 3 - Lower Drug Costs Now Act
Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
HR 2355 - Opioid Prescription Verification Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Rodney David (R-IL-13)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Postal Reform:
HR 3076 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2021
Sponsor: Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12)
S. 1720 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2021
Sponsor: Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301286954.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA Reform; ACA Coverage Improvement; Health Reform; Lower Health Care Costs; Transparency; Surprise Billing, Maternal Health; COVID-19 Response/Relief Packages, Telehealth/ Audio-Only; COVID-19 ; Black Maternal Health; Age adjustment; Health disparities; Implementation timetables/deliverables; Health Equities; SEP; Modeling of BCBSA Individual Market Proposals; CAA; APCD; Closing Coverage Gap; Extending Exchange Subsidies; Health Equity Issues;
Public Law 116-260 (H.R. 133)
Covid-19 Relief and Fiscal 2021 Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28)
H.R. 19 - Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05)
H.R. 2503 - Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17)
H.R. 3969 - To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to include activities to address social determinants of health in the calculation of medical loss ratios.
Sponsor: Rep. John Curtis (R-UT-03)
Public Law 117-2 (H.R. 1319) - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicaid Maternal Health; Medicare Advantage Audio Only; Medicare; Medicare Advantage Reform; Medicaid; Part D Reform;
S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
Public Law 117-7 (H.R. 1868) - To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
S. 4840 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 Sponsor: Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS)
H.R. 7659 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
H.R. 2166 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain audio-only diagnoses in the determination of risk adjustment for Medicare Advantage plans and PACE programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
H.R. 2846 - Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. David McKinley (R-WV-01)
H.R. 2166 - Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
ACA Tax Credits; APTC;
H.R. 1868 - To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
COVID-19 Testing; COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy and Treatment; Vaccine Rollout; Rx reform; Prescription drugs; Prescription Drug Reform;
H.R. 951 - Maternal Vaccination Act Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
H.R. 979 - Vaccine Fairness Act Sponsor: Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN-02)
H.R. 1452 - To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish the formula the Secretary uses to determine the allocation of COVID-19 vaccines, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02)
H.R. 1978 - Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH-02)
H.R. 2347 - Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA-08)
H.R. 3013 - COVID Vaccine Transportation Access Act Sponsor: Rep. Nanette Barragan (D-CA-44)
H.R. 3655 - Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-35)
H.R. 3742 - Vaccine INFO Act Sponsor: Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12)
H.R. 3 - Lower Drug Costs Now Act Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
H.R. 2831 - Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act Sponsor: Rep. Nanette Barragan (D-CA-44)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Postal Reform;
H.R. 3076 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12)
S. 1720 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301264560.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA Reform; ACA Coverage Improvement; Health Reform; Lower Health Care Costs; Transparency; Surprise Billing, Maternal Health; COVID-19 Response/Relief Packages, COBRA subsidies; Telehealth/ Audio-Only; COVID-19 ; Black Maternal Health; COVID-19 Disaster Relief; Age adjustment; Health disparities; Implementation timetables/deliverables; Health Equities; Budget; Cost and Affordability; SEP;
Public Law 116-260 (H.R. 133)
Covid-19 Relief and Fiscal 2021 Omnibus Sponsor: Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28)
Public Law 117-2 (H.R. 1319)
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicaid Maternal Health; Medicare Advantage Audio Only; Medicaid FMAP; Medicare; Medicare Advantage;
S. 748 - Medicare Sequester Relief Act Sponsor: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
S. 150 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2021 Sponsor: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
H.R. 4996 - Helping MOMS Act of 2020 Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
S. 4840 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 Sponsor: Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS)
H.R. 7659 - Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
H.R. 2166 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain audio-only diagnoses in the determination of risk adjustment for Medicare Advantage plans and PACE programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
ACA Tax Credits;
H.R. 1868 - To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-03)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
COVID-19 Testing; COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy and Treatment; Vaccine Rollout; Rx reform;
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2021.
Original Filing: 301244573.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA Regulations; ACA Stabilization; Health Reform; Individual Health Care Costs; Mental Health; Transparency; Surprise billing, Maternal health; Senior's health care; NBPP (Notice Benefit and Payment Parameters), COVID-19 Response/Relief Packages, COBRA subsidies; Telehealth/ Audio-Only; COVID-19; ACA Tax Credits; Black Maternal Health; Testing Funding Level/Plan Requirements; Silver loading; Reinsurance; COVID-19 Disaster Relief;
H.R.3107 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
H.R. 6800 - 116th Congress HEROES Act
Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY-17)
H.R. 6545 - 116th Congress
Health Insurance Marketplace Affordability Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL-07)
Public Law 116-136(H.R. 748) - 116th Congress Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02)
Public Law 116-260 (H.R. 133) - 116th Congress Covid-19 Relief and Fiscal 2021 Omnibus Sponsor: Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28)
S. 1895 - 116th Congress Lower Health Care Costs Act
Sponsor: Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN)
H.R. 3630 - 116th Congress No Surprises Act
Sponsor: Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06)
H.R. 5826 - 116th Congress
Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 Rep. Richard Neal - (D-MA-01)
H.R. 6810 - 116th Congress Health Care Protection Act
Sponsor: Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL-13)
Public Law 116-123 (H.R. 6074) - 116th Congress
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey(D-NY-17)
Public Law 116-127 (H.R. 6201) - 116th Congress Families First Coronavirus Response Act Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY-17)
Public Law 116-159 (H.R. 8337) - 116th Congress
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage Audio Only; Medicaid Maternal Coverage; MOMS Act;
H.R. 7659 - 116th Congress
Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
S. 4840 - 116th Congress
Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020 Sponsor: Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Tax Extenders; ACA tax credits;
H.R.748 - 116th Congress
Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package (CARES Act)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
COVID-19 Testing; COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy and Treatment
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301221831.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA Regulations; ACA Stabilization; Health Reform; Risk Adjustment; Opioids; Individual Health Care Costs; Mental Health; Transparency; Surprise billing, Prior Authorization; All payer claims database; Medicare for All; Maternal health; Senior's health care; Community health; NBPP (Notice Benefit and Payment Parameters), COVID-19 Response/Relief Packages, Healthcare access/privacy; Risk Corridors; COBRA; Telehealth/ Audio-Only; CDC Guidance Testing; COVID-19; Postal Reform; Mental Health Parity (MHPAEA); Premium Credits; ACA Tax Credits;
Black Maternal Health;
H.R.3630 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
No Surprises Act
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
H.R.3107 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
H.R. 5826 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Neal(D-MA-01)
Public Law 116-127 (H.R. 6201) - 116th Congress - Second Session
First Coronavirus Response Act
Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY-17)
H.R. 6810 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Health Care Protection Act
Sponsor: Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL-13)
Public Law 116-123 (H.R.6074) - 116th Congress - Second Session
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY-17)
H.R. 6800 - 116th Congress - Second Session
HEROES Act
Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY-17)
Public Law 116-139 (H.R. 266) - 116th Congress - First Session
Vehicle for Covid-19 Small Business, Hospital and Testing Funds Sponsor: Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN-04)
H.R. 6763 - 116th Congress - Second Session
COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
H.R. 6545 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Health Insurance Marketplace Affordability Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL-07)
Public Law 116-136(H.R. 748) - 116th Congress - First Session
Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02)
H.R. 2781 - 116th Congress - First Session
EMPOWER for Health Act of 2019
To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to the health professions workforce, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09)
H.R. 2328 - 116th Congress - First Session
Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019
To reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and the National Health Service Corps.
Sponsor: Rep. Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ-01)
H.R. 6800 - 116th Congress - Second Session The Heroes Act
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY-17)
H.R. 7723 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2020
To establish the position of Interagency Coordinator for Behavioral Health to coordinate the programs and activities of the Federal Government relating to mental health, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA-04)
H.R. 6763 - 116th Congress - Second Session
COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act of 2020
To provide for the establishment of a COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force to gather data about disproportionately affected communities and provide recommendations to combat the racial and ethnic disparities in the COVID-19 response. Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
H.R. 4996 - 116th Congress - First Session
Helping MOMS Act of 2020
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a State option under the Medicaid program to provide for and extend continuous coverage for certain individuals, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
H.R. 925 - 116th Congress - First Session
The Heroes Act
To extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024.
Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-05)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage; Medicaid Expansion; Medicaid General; Privacy; Medicare prescription drug prices, CMS; CHIP; MACRA; Provider funding;
Medicaid FMAP Increase; Coronavirus Medicaid Response; Rate Notice and Call Letter; Star Ratings;
H.R.3107 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01)
H.R. 7659 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Ensuring Parity in MA for Audio-Only Telehealth Act of 2020
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain audio-only diagnoses in the determination of risk adjustment for Medicare Advantage plans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Tax Extenders; ACA tax credits;
H.R.748 - 116th Congress
Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package (CARES Act)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02)
H.R. 3107 - 116th Congress - First Session
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Opioids; Drug Pricing; COVID-19 Testing
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301197042.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA Regulations; ACA Stabilization; Health Reform; Risk Adjustment; Opioids; Individual Market Reform; Health Care Costs; Mental Health; CSRs; Transparency; Surprise billing, Transparency, Prior Authorization; All payer claims database; Negotiated rate disclosure; Medicare for All; Maternal health; Senior's health care; Community health; NBPP (Notice Benefit and Payment Parameters), COVID-19 Response/Relief Packages, Healthcare access/privacy; Risk Corridors; COBRA; Telehealth; SEPs; CDC Guidance Testing; Safe Harbor; COVID-19; Postal Reform; Single Employer Pensions;
H.R.1384 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare for All Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (Introduced 02/27/2019)
H.R.2003 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] (Introduced 04/01/2019)
H.R.1520 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] (Introduced 03/05/2019)
S.1895 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Health Care Costs Act
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] (Introduced 06/19/2019)
H.R.1046 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019 Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
H.R.3630 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
No Surprises Act
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
H.R.3439 - 116th Congress (2019-2020) PATIENT Act
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
H.R.3107 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
H.R.2279 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Safe Step Act
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
S.1895 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Health Care Costs Act
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
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S. 2546 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Safe Step Act
Sponsor: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
H.R. 5826 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Richard Neal(D-MA-01)
S.3548 - 116th Congress - Second Session Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Sponsor: Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
H.R. 5688 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Reducing Administrative Costs and Burdens in Health Care Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Cindy Axne (D-IA-03)
H.R. 5754 - 116th Congress - Second Session Rural ER Access Act
Sponsor: Rep. Mark Green (R-TN-07)
H.R. 5763 - 116th Congress - Second Session
National Telehealth Strategy and Data Advancement Act Sponsor: Rep. Greg Gianforte (R-MT At-Large)
H.R. 5800 - 116th Congress - Second Session Ban Surprise Billing Act
Sponsor: Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03)
H.R. 5807 - 116th Congress - Second Session Know Your Provider Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. John Larson (D-CT-01)
H.R. 5916 - 116th Congress - Second Session Transparent Health Care Pricing Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI-08)
Public Law 116-127 (H.R. 6201) - 116th Congress - Second Session First Coronavirus Response Act
Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY-17)
H.R. 6311 - 116th Congress - Second Session Care for COVID-19 Act
Sponsor: Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA-36)
H.R. 6299 - 116th Congress - Second Session Rapid Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccine Act of 2020
H.R. 5817 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Fair and Honest Advance Cost Estimate for Patients Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA-22)
H.R. 5816 - 116th Congress - Second Session Continuing Care for Patients Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI-04)
HR. 5809 - 116th Congress - Second Session Better Information Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA-08)
H.R. 5826 -116th Congress - Second Session
Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA-01)
H.R. 5924 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a loan repayment program to encourage specialty medicine physicians to serve in rural communities experiencing a shortage of specialty medicine physicians, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. David McKinley (R-WV-01)
H.R. 6004 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Transparency and Accountability in Health Care Costs and Prices Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL-03)
H.R. 6005 - 116th Congress - Second Session Know the Price Act
Sponsor: Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ-07)
H.R. 6132 - 116th Congress - Second Session Social Determinants for Moms Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA-06)
H.R. 6135 - 116th Congress - Second Session No More Narrow Networks Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09)
H.R. 6136 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Rates Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09)
H.R. 6137 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Innovative Maternal Payment And Coverage To Save Moms Act Sponsor: Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09)
H.R. 6138 - 116th Congress - Second Session Tech to Save Moms Act
Sponsor: Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX-30)
H.R. 6149 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Medicaid Report on Expansion of Access to Coverage for Health Act Sponsor: Rep. Joe Cunningham (D-SC-01)
H.R. 6151 - 116th Congress - Second Session CARING for Kids Act
Sponsor: Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-IA-01)
H.R. 6173 - 116th Congress - Second Session Covering Coronavirus Test Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO-01)
H.R. 6213 - 116th Congress - Second Session No Cost for COVID-19 Testing Act
Sponsor: Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL-24)
H.R. 6222 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09)
H.R. 6232 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Disaster Medical System, to provide for certain laboratory reimbursement for diagnostic testing for COVID-19 in uninsured individuals.
Sponsor: Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA-29)
H.R. 6231 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Preventive Care Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN-08)
H.R. 6244 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To amend titles XVIII and XIX to provide for coverage at no cost sharing of COVID-19 testing under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program.
Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
H.R. 6263 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive cost sharing under the Medicare program for certain visits relating to testing for COVID-19. Sponsor: Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD-03)
H.R. 6282 - 116th Congress - Second Session Commission on America's Medical Security Act Sponsor: Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA-36)
H.R. 6283 - 116th Congress - Second Session Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA-36)
H.R. 1379 - 116th Congress - First Session Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN-07)
H.R. 6810 - 116th Congress - Second Session Health Care Protection Act
Sponsor: Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL-13)
S. 3606 - 116th Congress - Second Session Health Force and Resilience Force Act of 2020 Sponsor: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
H.R. 6130 - 116th Congress - Second Session Improving Awareness of Health Coverage Options Act Sponsor: Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA-10)
Public Law 116-123 (H.R.6074) - 116th Congress - Second Session
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY-17)
H.R. 6800 - 116th Congress - Second Session HEROES Act
Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY-17)
H.R. 6426 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program under which loans shall be made to certain health care organizations to assist such organizations with anticipated revenue loss or higher operating costs as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and for other purposes
Sponsor: Rep. Max Rose (D-NY-11)
H.R. 6455 - 116th Congress - Second Session
National Commission Regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Act Sponsor: Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS-02)
H.R. 6409 - 116th Congress - Second Session Assistance for Businesses and Local Economies Act Sponsor: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05)
Public Law 116-139 (H.R. 266) - 116th Congress - First Session Vehicle for Covid-19 Small Business, Hospital and Testing Funds Sponsor: Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN-04)
H.R. 5566 - 116th Congress - Second Session Patient Fairness Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH-08)
H.R. 5596 - 116th Congress - Second Session Personalized Care Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Chip Roy(R-TX-21)
H.R. 6338 - 116th Congress - Second Session Pandemic Healthcare Access Act
Sponsor: Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC-13)
H.R. 5808 - 116th Congress - Second Session Save Rural Communities Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19)
H.R. 7391 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove certain geographic and originating site restrictions on the furnishing of telehealth services under the Medicare program.
H.R. 5763 - 116th Congress - Second Session
National Telehealth Strategy and Data Advancement Act Sponsor: Rep. Greg Gianforte (R-MT At-Large)
H.R. 6487 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Advancing Connectivity during the Coronavirus to Ensure Support for Seniors Act Sponsor: Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09)
H.R. 6514 - 116th Congress - Second Session Worker Health Coverage Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03)
H.R. 6411 - 116th Congress - Second Session Emergency Advance Refill Notification Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA-06)
H.R. 6511 - 116th Congress - Second Session Ensuring Vaccination and Treatment Affordability Act Sponsor: Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH-01)
H.R. 6518 - 116th Congress - Second Session Stop Health Premium Spikes Act of 2020
H.R. 6561 - 116th Congress - Second Session Improving Social Determinants of Health Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Nanette Barragan (D-CA-44)
H.R. 6568 - 116th Congress - Second Session Coverage for COVID-19 Treatment Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE At-Large)
H.R. 6634 - 116th Congress - Second Session Emergency COVID Telehealth Response Act Sponsor: Rep. Cindy Axne (D-IA-03)
H.R. 6638 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Reducing COVID-19 Disparities by Investing in Public Health Act Cosponsor: Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05)
H.R. 6644 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for services furnished via telehealth if such services would be covered if furnished in-person during the COVID-19 emergency.
Sponsor: Kim Schrier (D-WA-08)
H.R. 6645 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6654 - 116th Congress - Second Session Emergency COVID Telehealth Response Act Sponsor: Rep. Cindy Axne (D-IA-03)
H.R. 6663 - 116th Congress - Second Session Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Larry Buschon (R-IN-08)
H.R. 6792 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Improving Telehealth for Underserved Communities Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE-03)
H.R. 6797 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Children's Health Insurance Program Pandemic Enhancement and Relief Act Sponsor: Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA-07)
H.R. 6866 - 116th Congress - Second Session Public Health Emergency Privacy Act Sponsor: Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA-18)
H.R. 6906 - 116th Congress - Second Session Health Care Emergency Guarantee Act Sponsor: Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07)
H.R. 6918 - 116th Congress - Second Session Paycheck Recovery Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Pramila Jayapal(D-WA-07)
H.R. 6925 - 116th Congress - Second Session Medical Innovation Acceleration Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05)
H.R. 6971 - 116th Congress - Second Session Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY-16)
H.R. 6999 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH-13)
H.R. 7077 - 116th Congress - Second Session Community Solutions for COVID-19 Act Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
H.R. 7078 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Evaluating Disparities and Outcomes of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Emergency Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
H.R. 7187 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15)
H.R. 7190 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM-02)
H.R. 7286 - 116th Congress - Second Session Quit Because of COVID-19 Act
Sponsor: Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE-At-Large)
H.R. 6209 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Reducing Unnecessary Senior Hospitalizations Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Ann Kuster (D-NH-02)
H.R. 6545 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Health Insurance Marketplace Affordability Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL-07)
H.R. 6698 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents and Workers During COVID-19 Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09)
H.R. 6753 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Extension Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-IA-01)
H.R. 6781 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Paycheck Protection Program Improved Coordination Act of 2020 Cosponsor: Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH-01)
H.R. 6824 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the carryover of the remaining 2020 balance in health flexible spending arrangements. Sponsor: Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA-06)
H.R. 6855 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Facilitating Virtual Visitation for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA-38)
H.R. 6857 - 116th Congress - Second Session
COVID-19-Only Homes Organized for Resident Treatment Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY-03)
H.R. 6920 - 116th Congress - Second Session Keep Employees' Earnings Protected Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Ross Spano (R-FL-15)
H.R. 7008 - 116th Congress - Second Session Family Savings Flexibility Act
Sponsor: Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02)
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H.R. 7149 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special disposition rules for unused benefits in flexible spending arrangements of individuals for calendar year 2020.
Sponsor: Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL-06)
H.R. 7233 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent Telehealth Options Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)
H.R. 7242 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit expenditures from health savings accounts for gym memberships and costs of home gym equipment, to repeal the requirement that health plan be high deductible, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. John Curtis (R-UT-03)
H.R. 7267 - 116th Congress - Second Session Patients Before Profits Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA-45)
Public Law 116-136(H.R. 748) - 116th Congress - First Session Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage; Medicaid Expansion; Medicaid General; Medicare Data Sharing; Privacy; Medicare prescription drug prices, CMS; Generic drugs (CREATES); drug approval; HELP cost reduction package; CHIP; MACRA; Provider funding; Medicaid FMAP Increase; Coronvirus Medicaid Response; Rate Notice and Call Letter
H.R.3107 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01)
H.R. 5741 - 116th Congress - Second Session Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act Sponsor: Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
H.R. 5900 - 116th Congress - Second Session Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act Sponsor: Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA-04)
H.R. 6098 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to allow States to expand income eligibility standards under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Nanette Barragan (D-CA-44)
H.R. 6273 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Protecting Vulnerable Americans in Times of Crisis Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC-01)
H.R. 5833 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain.
Sponsor: Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH-05)
H.R. 6179 - 116th Congress - Second Session Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA-29)
H.R. 6218 - 116th Congress - Second Session Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY-16)
h.R. 6214 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of testing for COVID-19 at no cost sharing under the Medicare Advantage program.
Sponsor: Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI-03)
H.R. 6282 - 116th Congress - Second Session Commission on America's Medical Security Act Sponsor: Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA-36)
H.R. 6462 - 116th Congress - Second Session Emergency Medicaid for Coronavirus Treatment Act Sponsor: Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-07)
H.R. 6486 - 116th Congress - Second Session Care for COVID-19 Act 2.0
Sponsor: Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA-36)
H.R. 6616 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act Sponsor: Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA-29)
H.R. 6658 - 116th Congress - Second Session Insular Area Medicaid Coronavirus Recovery Act
Sponsor: Del. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-MP At-Large)
H.R. 6674 - 116th Congress - Second Session Medicare Crisis Program Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07)
H.R. 6739 - 116th Congress - Second Session Ensuring Seniors' Access to COVID Treatments Act Sponsor: Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL-06)
H.R. 7062 - 116th Congress - Second Session Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act Sponsor: Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA-43)
H.R. 7127 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make technical amendments to the separate payment under the Medicare program for disposable negative pressure wound therapy devices.
Sponsor: Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC-01)
H.R. 6640 - 116th Congress - Second Session Medicare Advantage COVID Treatment Act Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL-26)
.R. 6837 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payments Improvement Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10)
H.R. 7292 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for forgiveness of certain accelerated and advance payments under parts A and B of the Medicare program.
Sponsor: Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09)
H.R. 7323 - 116th Congress - Second Session Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2019 Sponsor: Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY-20)
H.R. 7338 - 116th Congress - Second Session
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the Secretary of Health and Human Services to waive requirements relating to the furnishing of telehealth services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY-At-Large)
H.R. 5882 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Generating Effective and Novel Evidence for Therapy Payment Act Sponsor: Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR-05)
H.R. 6159 - 116th Congress - Second Session Kids' Access to Primary Care Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA-08)
H.R. 6281 - 116th Congress - Second Session Medicare Wage Index Parity Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ-09)
H.R. 6649 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Lower Drug Costs for Seniors During COVID-19 Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Tax Extenders; ACA tax credits;
H.R.748 - 116th Congress
Third Coronavirus Stimulus Package (CARES Act)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02)
H.R. 3107 - 116th Congress - First Session
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019 Sponsor: Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01)
H.R. 6440 - 116th Congress - Second Session Pandemic Rapid Response Act
Sponsor: Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL-13)
H.R. 6396 - 116th Congress - Second Session Responsible Relief for Americans Act Sponsor: Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05)
H.R. 6286 - 116th Congress - Second Session Health Savings Act of 2020
Sponsor: Rep. Mike Burgess (R-TX-26)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Opioids (Epidemic, Deterrence, Economic Impact Zones); CREATES Act; Drug Pricing; PBM/Prescription Drug Costs Rx Rebates; Direct-to-Consumer Rx Advertising;Rx Rebates; Biosimilars; Drug approval; Drug patents, generic drugs, Part D Reform, Biosimilars, Civica RX
H.R. 938 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
BLOCKING Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt (D-OR-5)
H.R.1520 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
H.R.1503 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
H.R.1499 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
H.R.965 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
CREATES Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
H.R.3 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
H.R.275 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
H.R.448 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
S. 3902 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Expanding Access to Low Cost Generics act of 2019
Sponsor: Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN)
HR 1046 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd (D-TX-35)
S. 2546 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Safe Step Act
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
H.R. 19 - 116th Congress First Session
Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019
Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR-02)
H.R. 5691 - 116th Congress Second Session
Insulin Affordability Data Collection Act
H.R. 5894 - 116th Congress Second Session
Transparency in Prescription Drug Advertising Act
Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03)
H.R. 5927 - 116th Congress Second Session
Safe Medicine Act
Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL-08)
H.R. 5663 - 116th Congress Second Session
Safeguarding Theraputics Act
Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-2)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301179408.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA), Affordability, ACA Regulations; ACA Stabilization; Health Reform, Risk Adjustment; opioids; Marketplace stability; Individual Market Reform; Health Care Costs; Mental Health; Small Business Plans, CRSs; SNPs; 42 CFR Part 2; Transparency; Silverloading; Health IT; Surprise billing; Transparency; Small Business; State Felxibility; Education and Enrollment; Prior Authorization; All payer claims database; Negotiated rate disclosure; Consumer facing App, disclosures; Provider directories; Medicare for All, Medicare Buy-in; Maternal Health; Senior's health care; Community Health NBPP (Notice Benefit and Payment Parameters); COVID-19 Response/Relief Packages; Healthcare Access/Privacy.
H.R.1384 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare for All Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (Introduced 02/27/2019)
H.R.1520 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] (Introduced 03/05/2019)
S.1895 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Health Care Costs Act
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] (Introduced 06/19/2019)
H.R.1046 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
H.R. 3630 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
No Surprises Act
Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ-6)
H.R. 3439 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
PATIENT Act
Rep. Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA-8)
H.R. 3107 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2019
Rep. Suzane K. DelBene (D-WA-1)
H.R. 2279 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Safe Step Act
Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA-36)
S. 1895- 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Health Care Costs Act
Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN)
S. 2456 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Safe Step Act
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
S. 2004 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Ensuring FEDVIP and FLTCIP Coverage During Shutdown Act
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD-07)
H.R. 2774 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2019
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10)
H.R. 5826 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Consumer Protection Against Surpirse Medical Bills Act of 2020
Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA-01)
S. 3548 - 116th Congress Second Session
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
H.R. 5575 - 116th Congress Second Session
Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act of 2020
Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14)
H.R. 5688 - 116th Congress Second Session
Reducing Administrative Costs and Burden in Health Care Act of 2020
Rep. Cindy Axne (D-IA-03)
HR 5763 - 116th Congress Second Session
National Telehealth Strategy and Data Advancement Act
Rep. Greg Gianforte (R-MT-At Large)
HR 5800 - 116th Congress Second Session
Ban Surprise Billing Act
Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03)
HR 5807 - 116th Congress Second Session
Know Your Provider Act
Rep. John Larson (D-CT-01)
HR 5916 - 116th Congress Second Session
Transparent Health Care Pricing Act of 2020
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI-08)
HR 6201 - 116th Congress Second Session
First Coronavirus Response Act
Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY-17)
HR 6336 - 116th Congress Second Session
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for a waiver of payment reductions under the Medicare and Medicaid programs for certain nonapproved capital expenditures undertaken by health care facilities during the COVID-19 Emergency.
HR 6336 - 116th Congress Second Session
Care for COVID-19 Act
Rep. Paul Ruiz (D-CA-36)
HR 6299 - 116th Congress Second Session
Rapid Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccine Act of 2020
HR 5817 - 116th Congress Second Session
Fair and Honest Advance Cost Estimate for Patients Act of 2020
Rep. David Nunes (R-CA-22)
HR 5816 - 116th Congress Second Session
Continuing Care for Patients Act of 2020
Rep. Gwen Moore - (D-WI-4)
HR 5089 - 116th Congress Second Session
Better Information Act of 2020
Rep. Don Byer (D-VA-08)
HR 5826 - 116th Congress Second Session
Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020
Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA-01)
HR 6004 - 116th Congress Second Session
Transparency and Accountability in Health Care Costs and Prices Act of 2020
Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL-03)
HR 6005 - 116th Congress Second Session
Know the Price Act
Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ-07)
HR 6132 - 116th Congress Second Session
Social Determinants for Moms Act of 2020
Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA-06)
HR 6149 - 116th Congress Second Session
Medicaid Report on Expansion of Access to coverage for Health Act
REp. Joe Cunningham (D-SC-01)
HR 6151 - 116th Congress Second Session
CARING for Kids Act
Rep. Abby Finkenauer (D-IA-01)
HR 6173- 116th Congress Second Session
Covering Coronavirus Test Act of 2020
Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO-01)
HR 6213 -116th Congress second Session
No Cost for COVID-19 testing Act
Rep. Fredrica Wilson (D-FL-24)
HR 6222 - 116th Congress Second Session
Ensuring Affordable COVID-19 Preventative Care Act of 2020
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09)
HR 6232 - 116th Congress Second Session
To Require the Secretary of Health and Human Services through the National Disaster Medical System, to provide for certain laboraty reimbursement for diagnostic testing for COVID-19 in uninsured individuals.
Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA-29)
HR 6231 - 116th Congress Second Session
Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Preventative Care Act of 2020
Rep. Larry Buschon (R-In-08)
HR 6244 - 116th Congress Second Session
To amend titles XVIII and XIX to provide for coverage at no cost sharing of COVID-19 testing under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program.
Rep. Robin Kelly (D=IL-02)
HR 6263 - 116th Congress Second Session
To amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to Waive cost sharing under the Medicare program for certain visits relating to testing for COVID-19
Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD-03)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage; Medicaid Rebates; Medicaid Expansion; Medicaid General; Rate Notice and Call Letter; Medicare Part D: NBPP, Part D Rx Rebates; Medicare Data Sharing Privacy Medicare prescription drug prices; CMS Program Integrity Rule, Generic Drugs (CREATES) drug approval; Help cost reduction package, CHIP, MACRA Provider funding.
H.R.3 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
H.R.275 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
H.R.448 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
H.R.1046 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
H.R.4629 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Star Rating for Biosimilars Act
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
H.R. 3107 - 116th Congress
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01)
HR 4996 - 116th Congress First Session
Helping MOMS Act of 2019
Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02)
HR 5882 - 116th Congress - Second Session
Parental Accessibility Rights for Emergency and Negligent Treatment Act
Rep. Greg Murphy (R=NC-03)
HR 5741 - 116th Congress Second Session
Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act
Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)
HR 5900 - 116th Congress Second Session
Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act
Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA-04)
HR 6098 - 116th Congress Second Session
To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to allow States to expand income eligibility standards under the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
Rep. Nanette Barragan (D-CA-44)
HR 6273 - 116th Congress Second Session
Protecting Vulnerable Americans in Times of Crisis Act of 2020
Rep. GK Butterfield (D-NC-01)
HR 5693 - 116th Congress Second Session
Primary Health Services Enhancement Act
Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI-03)
HR 6147 - 116th Congress Second Session
Help Extend Auditory Relieve (HEAR) Act of 2020
Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-08)
HR 6179 - 116th Congress Second Session
Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2020
Rep Tony Cardenas (D-Ca-29)
HR 6218 - 116th Congress Second Session
Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY-16)
HR 5534 - 116th Congress Second Session
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2019
Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI-03)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA's); Tax Extenders
H.R.748 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
H.R.1398 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7] (Introduced 02/27/2019)
HR 3107 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01)
HR 2774 - 116th Congress First Session
Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2019
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Opioids (Epidemic, Deterrence, Economic Impact Zones); CREATES Act; Drug Pricing; PBM/Prescription Drug Costs Rx Rebates; Direct-to-Consumer Rx Advertising;Rx Rebates; Biosimilars; Drug approval; Drug patents, generic drugs, Part D Reform, Biosimilars, Civica RX
H.R. 938 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
BLOCKING Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt (D-OR-5)
H.R.1520 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
H.R.1503 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
H.R.1499 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
H.R.965 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
CREATES Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
H.R.3 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
H.R.275 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
H.R.448 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
S. 3902 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Expanding Access to Low Cost Generics act of 2019
Sponsor: Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN)
HR 1046 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd (D-TX-35)
S. 2546 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Safe Step Act
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
H.R. 19 - 116th Congress First Session
Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019
Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR-02)
H.R. 5691 - 116th Congress Second Session
Insulin Affordability Data Collection Act
H.R. 5894 - 116th Congress Second Session
Transparency in Prescription Drug Advertising Act
Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-03)
H.R. 5927 - 116th Congress Second Session
Safe Medicine Act
Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL-08)
H.R. 5663 - 116th Congress Second Session
Safeguarding Theraputics Act
Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-2)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
OPM Reorganization
HR 2003 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Ensuring FEHPB Coverage during Shutdown Act
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings
S. 971 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdown Act
Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2020.
Original Filing: 301126631.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA Regulations; ACA Stabilization; Health Reform; Rural Healthcare; Risk Adjustment; State Flexibility; Opioids; Marketplace Stability; Individual Market Reform; Value-Based Care; Health Care Costs; Mental Health; Small Business Plans; Reinsurance; CSRs; SNPs, FEHBP Issues; 42 CFR Part 2; Transparency; Silverloading; Health IT; Interoperability; Texas lawsuit; Surprise Billing; Transparency; Small Business; State Flexibility; Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs); Outreach, Education and Enrollment; Prior Authorization; All payer claims database,; Negotiated rate disclosure; Consumer-Facing app disclosures; Provider directories; Medicare for All; Medicare Buy-in; Maternal health; Senior's health care; Social determinants of health; Community Health; Lyme disease; Cybersecurity, NBPP (Notice Benefit and Payment Parameters)
H.R.1346 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] (Introduced 02/25/2019)
H.R.1384 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare for All Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (Introduced 02/27/2019)
H.R.3502 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36] (Introduced 06/26/2019) Cosponsors: (48)
H.R.2003 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] (Introduced 04/01/2019)
S.971 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (Introduced 04/01/2019)
H.R.1010 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
To provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect.
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (Introduced 02/06/2019)
H.R.986 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] (Introduced 02/06/2019)
H.R.1425 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
State Health Care Premium Reduction Act
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (Introduced 02/28/2019)
H.R.1143 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Educating Consumers on the Risks of Short-Term Plans Act of 2019 Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] (Introduced 02/11/2019)
H.R.1520 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] (Introduced 03/05/2019)
S.1895 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Health Care Costs Act
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] (Introduced 06/19/2019)
H.R.1046 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
H.R.1897 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
MOMMA's Act
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (Introduced 03/27/2019)
H.R.4378 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]
H.R.3107 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
H.R.2279 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Safe Step Act
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
S.1895 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Health Care Costs Act
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
S. 2897 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute Reauthorization Act
Sponsor: Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA)
S. 2546 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Safe Step Act
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
H.R. 2774 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Primary Care Patient Protection Act of 2019
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage; Medicare Prior Authorization; Medicaid Rebates; Medicaid Expansion; Medicaid General; CHIP Reform; MACRA; Rate Notice and Call Letter; Medicare Part D; Medicaid Alignment; NBPP, Part D Donut Hole, Rx Rebates; Medicare Data Sharing; Privacy; Medicare prescription drug prices
H.R.3 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
H.R.275 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
H.R.448 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
H.R.1046 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
H.R.4629 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Star Rating for Biosimilars Act
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
H.R. 3107 - 116th Congress
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Tax Credits; Cadillac Tax; Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs); Sec. 833
S.172 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] (Introduced 01/16/2019)
S.684 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (Introduced 03/06/2019)
H.R.748 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
H.R.748 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (Introduced 01/24/2019)
H.R.1398 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7] (Introduced 02/27/2019)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Opioids (Epidemic, Deterrence, Economic Impact Zones); CREATES Act; Drug Pricing; PBM/Prescription Drug Costs Rx Rebates; Direct-to-Consumer Rx Advertising;Rx Rebates; Biosimilars; Drug approval; Drug patents
H.R.1520 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
H.R.1503 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
H.R.1499 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
H.R.965 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
CREATES Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
H.R.3 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
H.R.275 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
H.R.448 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
S. 3902 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Expanding Access to Low Cost Generics act of 2019
Sponsor: Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN)
HR 1046 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd (D-TX-35)
S. 2546 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Safe Step Act
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2019.
Original Filing: 301068024.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA Regulations; ACA Stabilization; Health Reform; Rural Healthcare; Risk Adjustment; State Flexibility; Point of Sale; Opioids; Marketplace Stability; Individual Market Reform; CREATES Act; Sec. 1332 Waivers; Short Term Limited Duration (STLD): AHPs; Value-based Care; Health Care Costs; Mental Health; Small Business Plans; Reinsurance; CSRs; SNPs; FEHBP Issues; 42 CFR Part 2; Transparency; Silverloading; Health IT; Interoperability; Surprise billing, Transparency, Small Business, State Flexibility; Biosimilars; Provider Directories; Postal Reform; Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs)Outreach, Education, and Enrollment; Prior Authorization; All payer claims database; Negotiated rate disclosure; Provider directories; Medicare for All; Medicare Buy-in; Maternal health; Senior's health care; Social determinants of health; Community health; Lyme disease; Cybersecurity
H.R.1346 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] (Introduced 02/25/2019)
H.R.1384 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare for All Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (Introduced 02/27/2019)
H.R.3502 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36] (Introduced 06/26/2019) Cosponsors: (48)
H.R.2003 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] (Introduced 04/01/2019)
S.971 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (Introduced 04/01/2019)
H.R.1385 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
SAVE Act
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3] (Introduced 02/27/2019)
H.R.987 - Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act
116th Congress (2019-2020)
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] (Introduced 02/06/2019)
H.R.1010 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
To provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect.
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (Introduced 02/06/2019)
H.R.986 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] (Introduced 02/06/2019)
H.R.1425 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
State Health Care Premium Reduction Act
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (Introduced 02/28/2019)
H.R.1143 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Educating Consumers on the Risks of Short-Term Plans Act of 2019 Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] (Introduced 02/11/2019)
H.R.1520 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] (Introduced 03/05/2019)
S.1895 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Health Care Costs Act
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] (Introduced 06/19/2019)
H.R.1046 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
H.R.1897 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
MOMMA's Act
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (Introduced 03/27/2019)
H.R.1551 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] (Introduced 03/06/2019
H.R.2902 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Maternal CARE Act
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
H.R.2602 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Healthy MOMMIES Act
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
H.R.3630 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
No Surprises Act
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
H.R.4378 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019 Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]
H.R.2328 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2019 Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
H.R.3439 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
PATIENT Act
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
H.R.3107 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
H.R.4004 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17]
H.R.2279 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Safe Step Act
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
H.R.360 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Cyber Sense Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
S.1895 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Health Care Costs Act
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage; Medicare Prior Authorization; Medicaid Rebates; Medicaid Expansion; Medicaid General; CHIP Reform; MACRA; Rate Notice and Call Letter; Medicare Part D; Medicaid Alignment; NBPP, Part D Donut Hole, Rx Rebates; Medicare Data Sharing; Privacy; Medicare prescription drug prices
H.R.1781 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Payment Commission Data Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
H.R.3 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
H.R.275 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
H.R.448 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
H.R.1046 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-35]
H.R.4629 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Star Rating for Biosimilars Act
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Tax Credits; Cadillac Tax; Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs); Sec. 833
S.172 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] (Introduced 01/16/2019)
S.684 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (Introduced 03/06/2019)
H.R.748 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
H.R.748 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (Introduced 01/24/2019)
H.R.1398 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7] (Introduced 02/27/2019)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Opioids (Epidemic, Deterrence, Economic Impact Zones); CREATES Act; Drug Pricing; PBM/Prescription Drug Costs Rx Rebates; Direct-to-Consumer Rx Advertising;Rx Rebates; Biosimilars; Drug approval; Drug patents
H.R.1520 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
H.R.1503 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
H.R.1499 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
H.R.965 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
CREATES Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
H.R.3 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
H.R.275 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
H.R.448 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2019.
Original Filing: 301049624.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA Regulations; ACA Stabilization; Health Reform; Rural Healthcare; Risk Adjustment; State Flexibility; Point of Sale; Opioids; Sober Homes; Marketplace Stability; Individual Market Reform; CREATES Act; Sec. 1332 Waivers; Short Term Limited Duration (STLD): AHPs; Value-based Care; Health Care Costs; Mental Health; Small Business Plans; Reinsurance; CSRs; FEHBP Issues; Transparency; Silverloading; Health IT; Interoperability; Surprise billing, Transparency, Small Business, State Flexibility; Biosimilars; Provider Directories; Postal Reform; Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs)Outreach, Education, and Enrollment; Prior Authorization; All payer claims database; Negotiated rate disclosure; Provider directories; Medicare for All; Medicare Buy-in
H.R.1346 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] (Introduced 02/25/2019)
H.R.1384 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Medicare for All Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (Introduced 02/27/2019)
H.R.3502 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Protecting People From Surprise Medical Bills Act
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36] (Introduced 06/26/2019) Cosponsors: (48)
H.R.2003 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] (Introduced 04/01/2019)
H.R.987 - Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act
116th Congress (2019-2020)
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] (Introduced 02/06/2019)
H.R.1010 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
To provide that the rule entitled "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force or effect.
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (Introduced 02/06/2019)
H.R.986 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] (Introduced 02/06/2019)
H.R.1425 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
State Health Care Premium Reduction Act
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (Introduced 02/28/2019)
H.R.1143 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
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Educating Consumers on the Risks of Short-Term Plans Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] (Introduced 02/11/2019)
H.R.1520 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] (Introduced 03/05/2019)
S.1895 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Lower Health Care Costs Act
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] (Introduced 06/19/2019)
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Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage; Medicare Prior Authorization; Medicaid Rebates; Medicaid Expansion; Medicaid General; CHIP Reform; MACRA; Rate Notice and Call Letter; Medicare Part D; Medicaid Alignment; NBPP, Part D Donut Hole, Rx Rebates; Medicare Data Sharing; Privacy;
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Tax Credits; Cadillac Tax; Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs); Sec. 833
S.172 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] (Introduced 01/16/2019)
S.684 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (Introduced 03/06/2019)
H.R.748 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (Introduced 01/24/2019)
H.R.1398 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7] (Introduced 02/27/2019)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Opioids (Epidemic, Deterrence, Economic Impact Zones); CREATES Act;Drug Pricing; PBM/Prescription Drug Costs Rx Rebates; Direct-to-Consumer Rx Advertising;Rx Rebates; Biosimilars; Drug approval;
H.R.1520 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
H.R.1503 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
H.R.1499 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
H.R.965 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
CREATES Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301033714.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 987 -116th Congress (2019-2020) MORE Health Education Act, Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa (D-DE-At Large)
HR 1010 - 116th Congress, To provide that the rule entitled "short term, Limited Duration Insurance" shall have no force effect, Sponsor: Rep.Castor, Kathy (D-FL-14) Introduced 2/6/2019
HR 986 - 116th Congress(2019-2020), Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019, Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. (D-NH-2) Introduced 2/6/2019
HR 1425 - 116th Congress (2019-2020), State Health Care Premium Reduction Act (D-MN-2) Introduced 2/28/2019
HR 1143 - 116th Congress (2019-2020), Educating Consumers on the Risks of Short-Term Plans Act of 2019, Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G (D-CA-18), Introduced 2/11/2019
HR 1520 - 116th Congress (2019-2020),Purple Book Community Act of 2019, Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G (D-CA-18), Introduced 3/5/2019
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage; Medicare Prior Authorization; Medicaid Rebates; Medicaid Expansion; Medicaid General; CHIP Reform; MACRA; Rate Notice and Call Letter; Medicare Pard D; Medicaid Alignment; NBPP, Part D Donut Hole, Rx Rebate; Medicare Data Sharing; Privacy
HR 1781 - 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Payment Commission Data Act of 2019
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (R-GA-1)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Health Insurance Tax (HIT); Tax Credits; Cadillac Tax; Health Reimbursment Arrangements (HRAs)
S. 172 - 116th Congress (2019-2020), Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019, Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory (R-CO), Introduced 1/16/2019
S. 684 - 116th Congress (2019-2020), Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin (D-MN), Introduced 3-6-2019
HR 748 - 116th Congress (2019-2020), Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe (D-CT-2), Introduced 1/24/2019
HR 1389 - 116th Congress (2019-2020), Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019, Sponsor: Rep Bera, Ami (D-CA-7), Introduced 2/27/2019
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Opioids (Epidemic, Deterrence, Economic Impact Zones), CREATES Act; Drug Pricing: PBM/Prescription Drug Costs Rx Rebates; Direct-to-Consumer Rx Advertising; Rx Rebates; Biosimilars
HR 1520 - 116th Congress (2019-2020), Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019, Sponsor: Rep Eshoo, Anna G. (D-CA-18)
HR 1503 - 116th Congress (2019-2020), Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019, Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. (D-IL-2)
HR 1499 - 116th Congress (2019-2020), Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2019, Sponsor: Rep Rush, Bobby L.; (D-IL-1)
HR 965 - 116th Congress (2019-2020), CREATES Act of 2019, Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. (D-RI-1)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2019.
Original Filing: 301007100.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA Regulations; ACA Stabilization; Health Reform; Rural Healthcare; Risk Adjustment; State Flexibility; Point of Sale; Fall Priorities; Opioids; Sober Homes; Marketplace Stability; Individual Market Reform; FAA (Air Ambulance); CREATES Act; Sec. 1332 Waivers; Short Term Limited Duration (STLD); AHP's; Value Based Care; Health Care Costs; Mental Health; Small Business Plans; Single Payer; Reinsurance; CSRs; SNPs; Health Savings Accounts (HSAs); Postal Reform; 42 CFR Part 2; Transparancy;Silverloading; Health IT Interoperability; Urban Affairs/Deterrence (Opioid Epidemic) Texas lawsuit; Air Ambulance; Surprise billing, Transparency, Small Business, State Flexibility
HR 6 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Introduced June 13, 2018 by Greg Walden (R-OR) includes Medicaid, Medicare, and public health reforms to combat the opioid crisis by advancing treatment and recovery initiatives, improving prevention, protecting communities, bolstering efforts to combat illicit synthetic drugs like fentanyl. The policies contained in the legislation were advanced through regular order by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Ways and Means Committee.
HR 2051 FAST Generics Act Introduced April 6, 2017 by David McKinley (R-WV) to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure that eligible product developers have competitive access to approved drugs and licensed biological products, so as to enable eligible product developers to develop and test new products and for other purposes.
HR 2212 CREATES Act Introduced April 27, 2017 by Tom Marino (R-PA) to promote competition in the market for drugs and biological products by facilitating the timely entry of lower cost generic and biosimilar versions of those drugs and biological products.
HR 3325 ACE Kids Act Introduced July 20, 2017by Joe Barton (R-TX) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option of providing coordinated care for children with complex medical conditions through a health home, and for other purposes.
HR 6733 Know the Cost Act of 2018 Introduced September 7, 2018 by Buddy Carter (R-GA) To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit group health plans, health insurance issurers, prescription drug plan sponsors, and Medicare Advantage organizations from limiting certain information on drug prices.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage; Medicare Prior Authorization; Medicaid Rebates; Medicaid Expansion;Medicaid General; CHIP REform; Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA); Rate Notice and Call Letter; Medicare part D; Medicaid Alignment; NBPP, Part D Doughnut Hole, RX Rebates, ACE Kid's Act.
HR 6 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Introduced June 13, 2018 by Greg Walden (R-OR) includes Medicaid, Medicare and public health reforms to combat the opioid crisis by advancing treatment and revocery initiatives, improving prevention, protecting communities and bolstering efforts to combat illicit synthetic drugs like fentanyl. The policies contained in the legislation were advanced through regular order by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Ways and Means Committee.
HR 3325 ACE Kids Act Introduced July 20, 2017 by Joe Barton (R-TX) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option of providing coordinated care for children with complex medical conditions through a health home and for other purposes.
HR 6478 Biosimiliars Competition Act of 2018 Introduced July 23, 2018 by John Sarbanes (D-MD) To enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing the ability of the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission to enforce existing antitrust laws regarding biologic and biosimilar products, and for other purposes.
S 2554 Patient Right to Know Drug Price Act of 2018 Introduced March 14, 2018 by Susan Collins (R-ME) Americans overspend by an estimated $135 million on prescriptions through their insurance, in cases when they would cost less out of pocket. Yet pjarmacists are often under gag orders from telling customers about that discrepancy. A new Bill introduced in the Senate would end this practice.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Tax Credits; Cadillac Tax
HR 173 Middle Class Health benefit Tax Repeal Act Introduced January 3, 2017 by Mike Kelly (R-PA) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage.
HR 246 Introduced January 4, 2017 by Kristi Noem (R-SD) this bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
S.3063 Introduced June 13, 2018 by John Barrasso (R-WY) a bill to delay the reimposition of the annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2020.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Opioids (Epidemic, Deterrence, Economic Impact Zones); CREATES Act; Drug Pricing; PBM/Prescription Drug Costs Rx Rebates; Direct-to-Consumer Rx Advertising; Rx Rebates.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2018.
Original Filing: 300989456.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA Regulations; ACA Stabilization; Health Reform; Rural Healthcare; Risk Adjustment; State Flexibility; Point of Sale; Fall Priorities; Opioids; Sober Homes; Marketplace Stability; Individual Market Reform; TCPA (Robocalls);FAA (Air Ambulance); CREATES Act; Sec. 1332 Waivers; Short Term Limited Duration (STLD); AHP's; Value Based Care; Health Care Costs; Mental Health; Small Business Plans; Single Payer; Reinsurance; CSRs; SNPs; Health Savings Accounts (HSAs); Postal Reform; 42 CFR Part 2; Transparancy;
HR 4 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Introduced April 13, 2018 by Bill Shuster (R-PA) Air Ambulance
HR 6 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Introduced June 13, 2018 by Greg Walden (R-OR) includes Medicaid, Medicare, and public health reforms to combat the opioid crisis by advancing treatment and recovery initiatives, improving prevention, protecting communities, bolstering efforts to combat illicit synthetic drugs like fentanyl. The policies contained in the legislation were advanced through regular order by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Ways and Means Committee.
HR 2051 FAST Generics Act Introduced April 6, 2017 by David McKinley (R-WV) to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure that eligible product developers have competitive access to approved drugs and licensed biological products, so as to enable eligible product developers to develop and test new products and for other purposes.
HR 2212 CREATES Act Introduced April 27, 2017 by Tom Marino (R-PA) to promote competition in the market for drugs and biological products by facilitating the timely entry of lower cost generic and biosimilar versions of those drugs and biological products.
HR 3325 ACE Kids Act Introduced July 20, 2017by Joe Barton (R-TX) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option of providing coordinated care for children with complex medical conditions through a health home, and for other purposes.
S 974 Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples act of 2018 introduced April 27, 2017 by Patrick Leahy (D-VT), a bill to promote competition in the market for drugs and biological products by faciliting the timely entry of lower-cost generic and biosimilar versions of those drugs and biological products.
S1354 Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act introduced June 14, 2017 by Thomas Carper (D-DE) a bill to establish and Individual Market Reinsurance fund to provide funding for State individual market stabilization reinsurance programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage; Medicare Prior Authorization; Medicaid Rebates; Medicaid Expansion; CHIP REform; Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA); Rate Notice and Call Letter; Medicare part D; Medicaid Alignment.
HR 6 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Introduced June 13, 2018 by Greg Walden (R-OR) includes Medicaid, Medicare and public health reforms to combat the opioid crisis by advancing treatment and revocery initiatives, improving prevention, protecting communities and bolstering efforts to combat illicit synthetic drugs like fentanyl. The policies contained in the legislation were advanced through regular order by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Ways and Means Committee.
HR 3325 ACE Kids Act Introduced July 20, 2017 by Joe Barton (R-TX) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option of providing coordinated care for children with complex medical conditions through a health home and for other purposes.
HR 4143 Dialysis Patients Demonstration Act of 2017 Introduced October 26, by Jason Smith (R-MO) to establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease and for other purposes.
S 2554 Patient Right to Know Drug Price Act of 2018 Introduced March 14, 2018 by Susan Collins (R-ME) Americans overspend by an estimated $135 million on prescriptions through their insurance, in cases when they would cost less out of pocket. Yet pjarmacists are often under gag orders from telling customers about that discrepancy. A new Bill introduced in the Senate would end this practice.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Tax Credits
HR 173 Middle Class Health benefit Tax Repeal Act Introduced January 3, 2017 by Mike Kelly (R-PA) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage.
HR 246 Introduced January 4, 2017 by Kristi Noem (R-SD) this bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
HR 5963 Introduced May 24, 2018 by Kristi Noem (R-SD) to delay the reimposition of the annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2020.
HR 3063 Introduced June 13, 2018 by John Barrasso (R-WY) a bill to delay the reimposition of the annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2020.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Opioid Epidemic; CREATES Act; Drug Pricing; PBM/Prescription Drug Costs Rx Rebates.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300977564.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA); ACA Regulations; Opioid Epidemic; ACA Stabilization; Health Savings Accounts (HSAs); Postal Reform; Cost Sharing Reductions (CSRs); Health Care Reform Reinsurance; Market Stability; State Flexibility; Pay-fors; Affordability; 1332 Templates; Healthcare Innovation; Risk Adjustment; Department Reform; Drug Pricing; Association Health Plans; Short Term Limited Duration; Air Ambulances; 42 CFR Part 2; Individual Market Reform; CREATES Act; Marketplace Certainty Act; Individual Market Rules; Small Group Market; Rural Health; Health Information Technology
HR 246 Introduced January 4, 2017 by Kristi Noem (R-SD) This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
HR 314 Introduced January 5, 2017 by Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to repeal title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce.
HR 2051 FAST Generics Act Introduced April 6, 2017 by David McKinley (R-WV) to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure eligible product developers have competitive access to approved drugs and licensed biological products, so as to enable eligible product developers to develop and test new products, and for other purposes.
HR 2430 Introduced May 10, 2017 by Greg Walden (R-OR) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs and biosimilar biological products and for other purposes.
HR 2400 Introduced May 8, 2017 by Darrell Issa (R-CA) to amend title 5, United States Code. To allow individuals who are not Federal employees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and for other purposes.
HR 708 Introduced January 27, 2017 by Larry Buchshon (R-IN) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to increase the permissible variation based on age for health insurance premiums for coverage offered in the individual or small group market from a factor of three to a factor of five, or to a factor determined by the state. This applies to plan years starting on or after January 1, 2018.
HR 829 Prioritizing the Most Vulnerable Over Lottery Winners Act of 2017 Introduced February 2, 2017 by Fred Upton (R-MI) This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) to specify how a state must treat qualified lottery winnings and lump sum income for purposes of determining an individuals income-based eligibility for a state Medicaid program. Specifically, a state shall include such winnings or income as income received: (1) in the month in which it was received, if the amount is less than $80,000; (2) over a period of two months, if the amount is at least $80,000 but less than $90,000; (3) over a period of three months, if the amount is at least $90,000 but less than $100,000; and (4) over an additional one-month period for each increment of $10,000 received, not to exceed 120 months.
HR 1082 Medicaid Home Improvement Act Introduced February 15, 2017 by Brett Guthrie (R-KY) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to eliminate the State option to reduce the home equity exemption amount for purposes of eligibility for long-term care assistance under Medicaid, and for other purposes.
HR 3922 Championing Healthy Kids Act Introduced October 3, 2017 by Greg Walden (R-OR) Extends funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through Fiscal Year (FY)2022, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) through FY2019 and revises CHIP and Medicaid.
HR 2051 Fast Generics Act of 2017 Introduced April 6, 2017 by David McKinley (R-VA) to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure that eligible product developers have competitive access to approved drugs and licensed biological products, so as to enable eligible product developers to develop and test new products and for other purposes.
HR 2889 Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act Introduced June 13, 2017 by Peter Welch (D-VT) to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to limit the orphan drug exclusion under the drug discount program under section 340B of such title.
HR 2212 CREATES Act introduced April 27, 2017 by Tom Marino (R-PA) to promote competition in the market for drugs and biological products by facilitating the timely entry of lower-cost generic and biosimilar versions of those drugs and biological products.
HR 1409 Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2017 Introduced March 7, 2017 by Leonard Lance (R-NJ) to amend the Public Health Service Act to require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide for cost sharing for oral anticancer drugs on terms no less favorable than the cost sharing provided for anticancer medications administered by a health care provider.
HR 749 Lower Drug Cost Through Competition Act Introduced January 30, 2017 by Kurt Schrder (D-OR) to increase competition in the pharmaceutical industry.
HR 4666 Premium Relief Act Introduced December 18, 2017 by Ryan Costello (R-PA) To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a Patient and State Stability Fund.
HR 3976 Access to Marketplace Insurance Act Introduced October 5, 2017 by Kevin Cramer (R-ND) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to allow for certain third-party payments.
HR 6 SUPPORT for patients and Communities Act Introduced June 13, 2018 by Greg Walden (R-OR) includes Medicaid, Medicare and public health reforms to combat the opioid crisis by advancing treatment and recovery initiatives, improving prevention, protecting communities, and bolstering efforts to combat illicit synthetic drugs like fentanyl. The policies contained in the legislation were advanced through regular order by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Way and Means Committee.
HR 5752 Stop Illicit Drug Importation Act of 2018 introduced May 10, 2018 by Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) to strengthen the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) seizure powers and enhance its authority to detain, refuse, seize or destroy illegal products offered for import. The legislation would subject more people to debarment and civil penalties under the Act.
HR 5806 21st Century Tools for Pain and Addiction Treatment Act Introduced May 15, 2018 by Michael Burgess (R-TX) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance with respect to the expedited approval of certain, drugs and for other purposes.
HR 5811 Long-Term Opioid Efficacy Act of 2018 Introduced May 15, 2018 by Jerry McNerney (D-CA) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to post approval study requirements for certain controlled substances, and for other purposes.
HR 1925 At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2018 Introduced April 5, 2017 by Tony Cardenas (D-CA) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to protect at-risk youth against termination of Medicaid eligibility while an inmate of a public institution.
HR 3192 CHIP Mental Health Parity Act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure access to mental health services for children under the Childrens Health Insurance Program and for other purposes.
HR 4005 Medicaid Reentry Act Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convene a group of stakeholders and develop and report to Congress on best practices for addressing issues related to health care faced by those returning from incarceration to their communities. In addition, the legislation allows Medicaid payment for medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individuals release.
HR 5789 Introduced May 15, 2018 by Bill Foster (D-IL) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to [provide for Medicaid coverage protection for pregnant and post-partum women while receiving inpatient treatment for substance use disorder, and for other purposes.
HR 5797 Individuals in Medicaid Deserve Care that is Appropriate and Responsible in its Execution Act Introduced May 15, 2018 by Mimi Walters (D-CA) Allows state Medicaid programs to remove the Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) exclusion for Medicaid beneficiaries aged 21-64 with an opioid use disorder for fiscal years 2019 to 2023. By removing the exclusion, Medicaid would pay for up to 30 total days of care in an IMD during a 12-month period for eligible individuals. Opioid use disorder as defined in H.R.
HR 5800 Introduced May 15, 2018 by Fred Upton (R-MI) directs the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) to conduct a study on institutions for mental disease that receive Medicaid reimbursement. The study shall report on the requirements and standards that state Medicaid programs have in place for institutions for mental diseases (IMD). MACPAC shall summarize the findings and make recommendations on best practices and data collection no later than January 2020.
HR 5810 Medicaid Health Homes for Opioid-Use-Disorder Medicaid Enrollees Encouraged Act Introduced May 15, 2018 by Leonard Lance (R-NJ) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of the enhanced FMAP for certain Medicaid health homes for individuals with substance use disorders.
HR 5715 Strengthening Partnerships to Avoid Opioid Abuse Act Introduced May 9, 2018 by James Renacci (R-OH) to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain program integrity transparency measures under Medicare parts C and D.
HR 5716 COMPASS Act Introduced May 9, 2018 by Peter Roskam (R-IL) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain program integrity transparency measures under Medicare parts C and D.
HR 5796 Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users Treatment Act of 2018 Introduced May 15, 2018 by Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids and for other purposes.
HR 5590 Opioid Addiction Action Plan Introduced April 24, 2018 by Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for an action plan on recommendations for changes under Medicare and Medicaid to prevent opioids addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment and for other purposes.
HR 5603 Access to Telehealth Services for Substance Use Disorders Act Introduced April 24, 2018 by Doris Matsui (D-CA) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide the Secretary of Health and Human Services Authority to waive certain Medicare telehealth requirements in the case of certain treatment of an opioid use disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder.
HR 5605 Advancing Hight Quality Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Medicare Act Introduced April 24, 2018 by Raul Ruiz (D-CA) establishes a four-year demonstration program to increase access to treatment for opioid use disorder. The demonstration would provide incentive payments and funding for care management services based on criterial such as patient engagement, use of evidence-based treatments, and treatment length and intensity. Under the bill, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be directed to encourage other payers to coordinate payments for opioid use disorder treatments and to evaluate the extent to which the demonstration reduces hospitalizations, increases the use of medication-assisted treatments, and improves the health outcomes of individuals with opioid use disorders during and after the demonstration. This bill also incorporates HR 3528 Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act which would require e-prescribing, with exceptions, for coverage of prescribed controlled substances under the Medicare Part D program.
HR 5798 Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act Introduced May 15, 2018 by Larry Bucshon (R-IN) to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to require a review of current opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and screening for opioid use disorder to be included in the Welcome to Medicare initial preventative physical examination.
HR 5329 Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2018 Introduced March 19, 2018 by Susan Brooks (D-IN) reauthorizes the national network of Poison Control Centers. Specifically, the legislation reauthorizes the toll-free number, national media campaign, and grant program under the Public Health Poison Control Centers. Specifically, the legislation reauthorizes the toll-free number, national media campaign, and grant program under the Public Health Service Act. The Legislation increases the share of poison control center funding that could be provided through federal grants, and authorizes $30 million per year over the 2019-2023 period.
HR 5804 Post Surgical Injections as an Opioid Alternative Act Introduced May 15, 2018 by John Shimkus (R-IL) to amend title XVII of the Social Security act to provide for modifications in payment for certain outpatient surgical services.
HR 5809 Postoperative Opioid Prevention Act of 2018 Introduced May 15, 2018 by Scott Peters (D-CA) to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to encourage the use of non-opioid analgesics for the management of post-surgical pain under the Medicare program and for other purposes.
HR 5795 Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act Introduced May 15, 2018 by Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.
HR 5812 Creating Opportunities that necessitate New and Enhanced Connections That Improve Opioid Navigation Strategies Act of 2018 Introduced May 15, 2018 by Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will authorize the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out certain controlled substances overdose prevention and surveillance activities in order to improve data collection and integration into physician clinical workflow so that timely, complete, and accurate information will get into the hands of providers and dispensers so that they can make the best clinical decisions for their patients.
HR 449 Synthetic Drug Awareness act of 2018 Introduced January 11, 2017 by Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) requires the US Surgeon General to report to Congress on the public health effects of the rise in synthetic drug use among youth aged 12-18 years old in order to further educate parents and the medical community on the health effects of synthetics.
HR 4284 INFO Act Introduced November 7, 2017 by Robert Latta (R-OH) directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create a public and easily accessible electronic dashboard linking to all of the nationwide efforts to combat the opioid crisis. In addition, the legislation creates an Interagency Substance Use Disorder Coordinating Committee to review and coordinate opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorder (SUD) research, services, and prevention activities across relevant Federal agencies, evaluate the effectiveness of these activities and make specific recommendations for actions that the agencies can take to better coordinates the administration of services for patients with OUD and SUD.
HR 5002 Advancing Cutting-Edge Research Act Introduced February 18, 2018 by Debbie Dingell (D-MI) Provides the National Institutes of Health ne authorities to conduct research on innovative and non-addictive pain medications.
HR 5102 Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2018 Introduced February 27, 2018 by Katherine Clark (D-MA) creates a loan repayment program for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers. Specifically, the legislation offers student loan repayment up to $250,000 for participants who agree to work as an SUD professional in areas most in need of their services. The program is available to a wide range of direct care providers, including physicians, registered nurses, social workers, and other behavioral health professionals. The bill authorizes $25 million a year for the 2019-2028 period.
HR 5009 Jessies Law Introduced February 13, 2018 by Tim Walberg (R-MI) Ensures medical professionals have access to a consenting patients complete health information when making treatment decisions by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and annually disseminate best practices regarding the prominent display of substance use disorder (SUD) history in records of patients who have previously provided this information to a health care provider.
HR 5176 Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms Act of 2018 Introduced March 6, 2018 by David McKinley (R-VA) requires the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop protocols and a grant program for health care providers to address the needs of people who survive a drug overdose. Specifically, the protocols would address the provision of naloxone upon discharge, connection with peer-support specialists, and the referral to treatment and other services that best fit the patients needs. The bill authorizes $50 million in FY 2019 for the grant program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage; CHIP Reform; Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA); Rate Notice and Call Letter; Medicaid; Opioids; Air Ambulance; Medicare Part D
HR 2575 Introduced May 19, 2017 by Raul Ruiz (R-CA) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a system to educate individuals approaching Medicare eligibility, to simplify and modernize the eligibility enrollment process, and for other purposes.
HR 3780 Air Ambulance Quality and Accountability Act Introduced September 14, 2017 by Richard Hudson (R-NC) to amend title VIII of the Social Security Act to provide under the Medicare program for conditions of participation, reporting requirements, and a quality program with respect to air ambulance services.
HR 3921 HEALTHY KIDS Act Introduced October 3, 2017 by Michael Burgess (R-TX) to extend funding for the Childrens Health Insurance Program and for other purposes.
HR 1148 FAST Act of 2017 Introduced February 16, 2017 by Morgan Griffith (R-VA) to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth-eligible stroke services under the Medicare program.
HR 3192 CHIP Mental Health Parity Act Introduced July 12, 2017 by Joseph Kennedy III (D-MA) to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure access to mental health services for children under the Childrens Health Insurance Program and for other purposes.
HR 6 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Introduced June 13, 2018 by Greg Walden (R-OR) includes Medicaid, Medicare, and public health reforms to combat the opioid crisis by advancing treatment and recovery initiatives, improving prevention, protecting communities and bolstering efforts to combat illicit synthetic drugs like fentanyl. The policies contained in the legislation were advanced through regular order by the House and Energy and Commerce Committee and the Ways and Means Committee.
HR 1925 At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2018 Introduced April 5, 2017 by Tony Cardenas (D-CA) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to protect at-risk youth against termination of Medicaid eligibility while an inmate of a public institution.
HR 3192 CHIP Mental Health Parity Act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to ensure access to mental health services for children under the Childrens Health Insurance Program and for other purposes.
HR 5808 Medicaid Pharmaceutical Home Act of 2018 Introduced May 15, 2018 by Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require states to operate drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries and for other purposes.
HR 5810 Medicaid Health Homes for Opioid-Use-Disorder Medicaid Enrollees Encouraged Act Introduced May 15, 2018 by Leonard Lance (R-NJ) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of the enhanced FMAP for certain Medicaid health homes for individuals with substance use disorders.
HR 5715 Strengthening Partnerships to Avoid Opioid Abuse Act Introduced May 9, 2018 by James Renacci (R-OH) to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain program integrity transparency measures under Medicare parts C and D.
HR 5716 COMPASS Act Introduced May 9, 2018 by Peter Roskam (R-IL) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain program integrity transparency measures under Medicare parts C and D.
HR 5796 Responsible Education Achieves Care and Healthy Outcomes for Users Treatment Act of 2018 Introduced May 15, 2018 by Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids and for other purposes.
HR 5590 Opioid Addiction Action Plan Introduced April 24, 2018 by Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for an action plan on recommendations for changes under Medicare and Medicaid to prevent opioids addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment and for other purposes.
HR 5603 Access to Telehealth Services for Substance Use Disorders Act Introduced April 24, 2018 by Doris Matsui (D-CA) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide the Secretary of Health and Human Services Authority to waive certain Medicare telehealth requirements in the case of certain treatment of an opioid use disorder or co-occurring mental health disorder.
HR 5605 Advancing Hight Quality Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Medicare Act Introduced April 24, 2018 by Raul Ruiz (D-CA) establishes a four-year demonstration program to increase access to treatment for opioid use disorder. The demonstration would provide incentive payments and funding for care management services based on criterial such as patient engagement, use of evidence-based treatments, and treatment length and intensity. Under the bill, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be directed to encourage other payers to coordinate payments for opioid use disorder treatments and to evaluate the extent to which the demonstration reduces hospitalizations, increases the use of medication-assisted treatments, and improves the health outcomes of individuals with opioid use disorders during and after the demonstration. This bill also incorporates HR 3528 Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act which would require e-prescribing, with exceptions, for coverage of prescribed controlled substances under the Medicare Part D program.
HR 5798 Opioid Screening and Chronic Pain Management Alternatives for Seniors Act Introduced May 15, 2018 by Larry Bucshon (R-IN) to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to require a review of current opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and screening for opioid use disorder to be included in the Welcome to Medicare initial preventative physical examination.
HR 5804 Post Surgical Injections as an Opioid Alternative Act Introduced May 15, 2018 by John Shimkus (R-IL) to amend title XVII of the Social Security act to provide for modifications in payment for certain outpatient surgical services.
HR 5809 Postoperative Opioid Prevention Act of 2018 Introduced May 15, 2018 by Scott Peters (D-CA) to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to encourage the use of non-opioid analgesics for the management of post-surgical pain under the Medicare program and for other purposes.
HR 5795 Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act Introduced May 15, 2018 by Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) to amend the Public Health Service Act to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.
HR 5812 Creating Opportunities that necessitate New and Enhanced Connections That Improve Opioid Navigation Strategies Act of 2018 Introduced May 15, 2018 by Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will authorize the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out certain controlled substances overdose prevention and surveillance activities in order to improve data collection and integration into physician clinical workflow so that timely, complete, and accurate information will get into the hands of providers and dispensers so that they can make the best clinical decisions for their patients.
HR 449 Synthetic Drug Awareness act of 2018 Introduced January 11, 2017 by Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) requires the US Surgeon General to report to Congress on the public health effects of the rise in synthetic drug use among youth aged 12-18 years old in order to further educate parents and the medical community on the health effects of synthetics.
HR 4284 INFO Act Introduced November 7, 2017 by Robert Latta (R-OH) directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create a public and easily accessible electronic dashboard linking to all of the nationwide efforts to combat the opioid crisis. In addition, the legislation creates an Interagency Substance Use Disorder Coordinating Committee to review and coordinate opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorder (SUD) research, services, and prevention activities across relevant Federal agencies, evaluate the effectiveness of these activities and make specific recommendations for actions that the agencies can take to better coordinates the administration of services for patients with OUD and SUD.
HR 5002 Advancing Cutting-Edge Research Act Introduced February 18, 2018 by Debbie Dingell (D-MI) Provides the National Institutes of Health ne authorities to conduct research on innovative and non-addictive pain medications.
HR 5102 Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2018 Introduced February 27, 2018 by Katherine Clark (D-MA) creates a loan repayment program for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers. Specifically, the legislation offers student loan repayment up to $250,000 for participants who agree to work as an SUD professional in areas most in need of their services. The program is available to a wide range of direct care providers, including physicians, registered nurses, social workers, and other behavioral health professionals. The bill authorizes $25 million a year for the 2019-2028 period.
HR 5009 Jessies Law Introduced February 13, 2018 by Tim Walberg (R-MI) Ensures medical professionals have access to a consenting patients complete health information when making treatment decisions by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and annually disseminate best practices regarding the prominent display of substance use disorder (SUD) history in records of patients who have previously provided this information to a health care provider.
HR 5176 Preventing Overdoses While in Emergency Rooms Act of 2018 Introduced March 6, 2018 by David McKinley (R-VA) requires the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop protocols and a grant program for health care providers to address the needs of people who survive a drug overdose. Specifically, the protocols would address the provision of naloxone upon discharge, connection with peer-support specialists, and the referral to treatment and other services that best fit the patients needs. The bill authorizes $50 million in FY 2019 for the grant program.
HR 5197 ALTO Act Introduced March 7, 2018 by Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit the use of opioids in hospital emergency departments. Following the completion of the three-year demonstration, the Secretary of Health and Human Services will submit a report to Congress on the results of the program and issue recommendations for broader implementation. The legislation authorizes $10 million annually in grants for fiscal years 2019-2021.
HR 5261 Treatment, Education and Community Help to Combat Addiction Act of 2018 Introduced March 13, 2018 by Bill Johnson (R-OH) directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to designate regional Centers of Excellence to enhance and improve how health professionals are educated in substance abuse disorder prevention, treatment and recovery through development, evaluation, and distribution of evidence based curricula for health profession schools. The bill authorizes $4 million annually for grants to those programs over the 2019-2023 period.
HR 5272 To provide additional guidance to grantees seeking funding to treat or prevent mental health or substance use disorders. Introduced March 14, 2018 by Steve Stivers (R-OH) Requires the newly established National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory to issue guidance to applicants for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants that support evidence-based practices. The guidance shall include how best to articulate the rationale for a give program or activity; encourage the funding of evidence-based interventions and encourage the replication of promising or effective practices.
HR 5327 Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers Act of 2018 Introduced March 19, 2018 by Brett Guthrie (R-KY) directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to at least 10 providers that offer treatment services for people with opioid use disorder. These comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers would serve as models for comprehensive treatment and recovery and would utilize the full range of Food and Drug Administration approved medications and evidence-based treatments, have strong linkages with the community, generate meaningful outcomes data and dramatically improve the opportunities for individuals to establish and maintain ling-term recovery. Either directly or through coordination with other entities, centers must provide services including withdrawal management, counseling, recovery housing, community-based and peer recovery support services, job training and placement assistance, pharmacy and toxicology services and a secure and confidential electronic health information system.
HR 5353 Eliminating Opioid Related Infectious Diseases Act of 2018 Introduced March 20, 2018 by Leonard Lance (R-NJ) Authorizes the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to undertake an injection drug-use associated infection elimination initiative and work with states to improve education, surveillance, and treatment of infections associated with injection drug use.
HR 3331 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to promote testing of incentive payments for behavioral health providers for adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology introduced July 20, 2017 by Lynn Jenkins (R-KY) authorizes the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a program offering incentive payments to behavioral health providers that adopt and use certified electronic health record technology. The US government introduced the Meaningful Use program as part of the 2009 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, to encourage health care providers to show meaningful use of a certified Electronic Health Record (HER). In doing so, eligible providers who do so receive incentive payments, but behavioral health providers were not included in the definition of eligible providers. Individual physicians and other eligible health care professionals can receive up to $44,000 through the Medicare Meaningful Use program or up to $63,750 through the Medicaid Meaningful Use program, depending on when they begin attesting to the programs requirements.
HR 5685 Medicare Opioid Safety Education Act of 2018 Introduced May 7, 2018 by John Faso (R-NY) directs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to compile education resources for beneficiaries regarding opioid us, pain management, and alternative pain management treatments and include these resources in the Medicare and You handbook.
HR 3528 Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act Introduced July 28, 2017 by Katherine Clark (D-MA) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of the Medicare program of prescription drugs that are controlled substances.
HR 4841 Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act of 2018 Introduced January 18, 2018 by David Schweikert (R-AZ) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes.
HR 5675 To amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plan sponsors under the Medicare program to establish drug management programs for at risk beneficiaries Introduced May 3, 2018 by Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) this bill requires Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP) sponsors, for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries. Current law authorizes, but does not require, PDP sponsors to establish such programs.
HR 5686 Medicare Clear Health Options in Care for Enrollees Act of 2018 Introduced May 7, 2018 by Erik Paulsen (R-MN) to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plans under Medicare part D to include information on the adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices to treat pain.
HR 5582 Abuse Deterrent Access Act of 2018 Introduced April 23, 2018 by Buddy Carter (R-GA) requires the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report to Congress on existing barriers to access to abuse-deterrent opioid formulations by Medicare Part C and D beneficiaries.
HR 5684 Protecting Seniors from Opioid Abuse Act Introduced May 7, 2018 by Mike Kelly (R-PA) to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for medication therapy management programs established under part D of the Medicare program to include certain individuals who are at risk for prescription drug abuse.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Tax Credits
HR 173 Middle Class Health benefit Tax Repeal Act Introduced January 3, 2017 by Mike Kelly (R-PA) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage.
HR 246 Introduced January 4, 2017 by Kristi Noem (R-SD) this bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
HR 5963 Introduced May 24, 2018 by Kristi Noem (R-SD) to delay the reimposition of the annual fee on health insurance providers until after 2020.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Opioid Epidemic; Drug Pricing; PBM/Prescription Drug Costs
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2018.
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Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Regulations; Postal Reform; Health Care Reform; Reinsurance; CSRs (Cost Sharing Reductions); Implementation; Special Needs Plans (SNP); Drug Pricing; Individual Market Reform; Market Stabilization; AHPs (Association Health Plans); Waivers; Small Group Market Reform STLD (Short Term Limited Duration; (HIT (Health Insurance Tax); Grace Periods; Third Party payment of premiums; SEPs (Special Enrollment Periods); Catastrophic Coverage beyond age 30; Tax Credits; Graham-CAssidy Legislation ; Collins-Nelson Legislation; Alexander Murray Legislation, MSP (Multi-State Plans); SNP (Special Needs Plans); Data Breach Reporting Standards; Part 2 substance use disorder regulation.
HR 173 115th Congress (2017-2018) Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017, Sponsor Rep. Kelly, Mike (R-PA-3) (Introduced 1/3/2017)
HR 246 To Repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Sponsor: Rep. Noem, Kristi L. (R-SD-) (introduced 1-4-17)T
HR 2430 115th Congress (2017-2018) FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017
HR 314 115th Congress (2017-2018) Health Care Choice Act of 2017
HR 2051 115th Congress (2017-2018) FAST Generics of 2017
HR 1101 115th Congress (2017-2018) Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017
HR 2400 115th Congress (2017-2018) To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow individuals who are not Federal employees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and for other purposes
HR 180 115th Congress (2017-2018) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to eliminate the requirement for3 months of retroactive coverage under the Medicaid program.
HR 708 115th Congress (2017-2018) State Age Rating Flexibility Act of 2017
HR 829 115th Congress (2017-2018) Priortizing the Most vulnerable over lottery winners Act of 2017
HR 1082 115th Congress (2017-2018) Medicaid HOME Improvement Act
HR 3922 115th Congress (2017-2018) Championing Health Kids Act
HB 2889 115th Congress (2017-2018) Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act
HR 2212 115th Congress (2017-2018) CREATES Act of 2017
HR 1409 115th Congress (2017-2018) Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2017
HR 749 115th Congress (2017-2016) Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act
HR 4666 115th Congress (2017-2018) Premium Relief Act 2017
HR 3976 115th Congress (2017-2018) Access to Marketplace Insurance Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
CHIP Reform, Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), Rate Notice and Call Letter, Postal Reform, Medigap, Site Neutral Payments, Medicare Advantage, SNPs.
HR 1925 - 115th Congress (2017-2018) At-risk youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2017, Sponsor: Rep. Cardenas, Tony (D-CA-29) Introduced 4-5-17
HR 3528 - 115th Congress (2017-2018) Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act, Sponsor, Rep. Clark, Katherine M. (D-MA-5) Introduced 7-28-17.
HR 3192 - 115th Congress (2017-2018) CHIP Mental Health Parity Act, Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III (D-MA-4) Introduced 7-12-17.
HR 756 115th Congress (2017-2018) Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 Introduced January 31, 2017 by Jason Chaffetz
HR 3780 115th Congress (2017-2018) Air Ambulance Quality and Accountability Act. Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard (R-NC-8) ( Introduced 9/14/2017)
HR 3921 115th Congress (2017-2018) Healthy Kids Act. Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
833; Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Tax Credits; Tax Reform
HR 1 - Public Law No. 115-97, An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin (R-TX-8) Introduced 11-2-17.
HR 173 Middle Class Health Venefit Tax Repeal Act Introduced January 3, 2017 by Mike Kelly (R-PA) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Drug Pricing; Opioid use/substance abuse disorders
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2018.
Original Filing: 300934897.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Regulations; Postal Reform; Health Care Reform; Reinsurance; CSRs (Cost Sharing Reductions); Implementation; Special Needs Plans (SNP); Drug Pricing; Individual Market Reform; Market Stabilization; AHPs (Association Health Plans); Waivers; Small Group Market Reform STLD (Short Term Limited Duration; (HIT (Health Insurance Tax); 2018 Direct Consumer Benefit; Grace Periods; Third Party payment of premiums; SEPs (Special Enrollment Periods); Catastrophic Coverage beyond age 30; Tax Credits; Graham-CAssidy Legislation ; Collins-Nelson Legislation; Alexander Murray Legislation
HR 173 115th Congress (2017-2018) Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017, Sponsor Rep. Kelly, Mike (R-PA-3) (Introduced 1/3/2017)
HR 246 Introduced January 4, 2017 by Kristi Noem (R-SD). This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
HR 2430 115th Congress (2017-2018) FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017
HR 314 115th Congress (2017-2018) Health Care Choice Act of 2017
HR 2051 115th Congress (2017-2018) FAST Generics of 2017
HR 1101 115th Congress (2017-2018) Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017
HR 2400 115th Congress (2017-2018) To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow individuals who are not Federal employees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and for other purposes
HR 180 115th Congress (2017-2018) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to eliminate the requirement for3 months of retroactive coverage under the Medicaid program.
HR 708 115th Congress (2017-2018) State Age Rating Flexibility Act of 2017
HR 829 115th Congress (2017-2018) Priortizing the Most vulnerable over lottery winners Act of 2017
HR 1082 115th Congress (2017-2018) Medicaid HOME Improvement Act
HR 3922 115th Congress (2017-2018) Championing Health Kids Act
HB 2889 115th Congress (2017-2018) Closing Loopholes for Orphan Drugs Act
HR 2212 115th Congress (2017-2018) CREATES Act of 2017
HR 1409 115th Congress (2017-2018) Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2017
HR 749 115th Congress (2017-2016) Lower Drug Costs through Competition Act
HR 4666 115th Congress (2017-2018) Premium Relief Act 2017
HR 3976 115th Congress (2017-2018) Access to Marketplace Insurance Act
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
CHIP Reform, Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), Rate Notice and Call Letter, Postal Reform, Medigap, Site Neutral Payments, Medicare Advantage, SNPs.
HR 756 115th Congress (2017-2018) Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 Introduced January 31, 2017 by Jason Chaffetz
HR 3780 115th Congress (2017-2018) Air Ambulance Quality and Accountability Act. Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard (R-NC-8) ( Introduced 9/14/2017)
HR 3921 115th Congress (2017-2018) Healthy Kids Act. Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
833; Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Cadillac Tax
HR 173 Middle Class Health Venefit Tax Repeal Act Introduced January 3, 2017 by Mike Kelly (R-PA) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Drug Pricing; Opioid use/substance abuse disorders
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300909528.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Regulations, Postal Reform, American Health Care Act, Health Care Reform, Health Savings Accounts (HSA's), Reinsurance, Cost Sharing Reductions (CSRs), Implementation, Special Needs Plans (SNP), Third Party Payment of Premiums (TPP), Repeal and Replace, Drug Pricing, Risk Ratios, Individual Market Reform, Market Stability, Marketplace Certainty Act, Mental Health Parity, 2017 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, Grace Periods, SEPs, Senate Health Reform Bill (AHCA)Preventive Services; Association Health Plans Reinsurance;
HR 173 115th Congress (2017-2018) Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017, Sponsor Rep. Kelly, Mike (R-PA-3) (Introduced 1/3/2017)
HR 246 Introduced January 4, 2017 by Kristi Noem (R-SD). This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
HR 2575 115th Congress (2017-2018) BENES Act of 2017, Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul (D-CA-36) (Introduced 5/19/2017)
HR 1628 American Health Care Act Introduced March 20, 2017 by Diane Black (R-TN) the American Health Care Act of 2017 (AHCA), also known as the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), is the leading proposal to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare, but we will abbreviate it ACA) and "defund" Planned Parenthood.
S 1354 Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act introduced June 14, 2017 by Thomas Carper (D-DE) a bill to establish an Individual Market Reinsurance fund to provide funding for State individual market stabilization reinsurance programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
CHIP Reform, Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), Rate Notice and Call Letter, Postal Reform, Medigap, Site Neutral Payments, Medicare Advantage, SNPs.
HR 756 115th Congress (2017-2018) Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 Introduced January 31, 2017 by Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) to restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail and for other purposes.
HR 2575 115th Congress (2017-2018) BENES Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Paul (D-CA-36) (Introduced 5/19/2017)
HR 3780 115th Congress (2017-2018) Air Ambulance Quality and Accountability Act. Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard (R-NC-8) ( Introduced 9/14/2017)
HR 3921 115th Congress (2017-2018) Healthy Kids Act. Sponsor: Rep Burgess, Michael C.
HR-1148 - 115th Congress (2017-2018) FAST Act. Sponsor: Rep Griffith, H. Morgan (R-VA-9) (Introduced 2/16/2017)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
833; Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Cadillac Tax
HR 173 Middle Class Health Venefit Tax Repeal Act Introduced January 3, 2017 by Mike Kelly (R-PA) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage.
S. 183 - 115th Congress (2017-2018) Short on Competition Act Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN) (Introduced 1/20/2017)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2017.
Original Filing: 300890739.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Regulations, Postal Reform, American Health Care Act, Health Care Reform, Health Savings Accounts (HSA's), Reinsurance, Cost Sharing Reductions (CSRs), Implementation, Special Needs Plans (SNP), Third Party Payment of Premiums (TPP), Repeal and Replace, Drug Pricing, Risk Ratios, Individual Market Reform, Market Stability, Marketplace Certainty Act, Mental Health Parity, 2017 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, Grace Periods, SEPs, Senate Health Reform Bill
HR 246 Introduced January 4, 2017 by Kristi Noem (R-SD). This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
HR 314 Introduced January 5, 2017 by Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to repeal title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce.
HR 756 Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 introduced January 31, 2017 by Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) to restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail and for other purposes.
HR 1101 Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017 Introduced February 16, 2017 by Sam Johnson (R-TX) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.
HR 1628 American Health Care Act Introduced March 20, 2017 by Diane Black (R-TN) the American Health Care Act of 2017 (AHCA), also known as the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), is the leading proposal to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare, but we will abbreviate it ACA) and "defund" Planned Parenthood.
HR 1703 Introduced March 23, 2017 by Morgan Griffith (R-VA) to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act with respect to determining the intended use of drugs and devices
HR 2026 Pharmaceutical Information Exchange Act introduced April 6, 2017 by Brett Guthrie (R-VA) to improve patient access to emerging medication therapies by clarifying the scope of permitted health care economic and scientific information communications between biopharmeceutical manufacturers and population health decision makers.
HR 2051 FAST Generics Act Introduced April 6, 2017 by David McKinley (R-WV) to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure that eligible product developers have competitive access to approved drugs and licenced biological products, so as to enable eligible product developers develop and test new products and for other purposes.
HR 2400 Introduced May 8, 2017 by Darrell Issa (R-CA) to amend title 5, United States Code, to allow individuals who are not Federal employees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and for other purposes.
HR 2430 Introduced May 10, 2017 by Greg Walden (R-OR) to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs, and biosimilar biological products and for other purposes.
S 1354 Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act introduced June 14, 2017 by Thomas Carper (D-DE) a bill to establish an Individual Market Reinsurance fund to provide funding for State individual market stabilization reinsurance programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
CHIP Reform, Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), Rate Notice and Call Letter, Postal Reform, Medigap, Site Neutral Payments.
HR 756 Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 Introduced January 31, 2017 by Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) to restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
833; Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Cadillac Tax
HR 173 Middle Class Health Venefit Tax Repeal Act Introduced January 3, 2017 by Mike Kelly (R-PA) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300872736.xml
Lobbying Issues
Postal Reform: Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) Regulations; Amendment of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; American Health care Act (AHCA); Health Care Reform; Implementation, Cost Sharing Reduction(CSR); Reinsurance; Health Savings Accounts (HSA's); Repeal and Replace; Grace periods; SEPs; Marketplace Stability; Individual Marketplace Reform; Anti-Trust; Automated Calls and Telephone Consumer Protection Act; Medical Malpractice Reform; Association Health Plans.
HR 246 Introduced January 4, 2017 by Kristi Noem (R-SD). This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
HR 633 Patient Fairness and Relief Act of 2017 introduced January 24, 2017 by Gregg Harper (R-MS)to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale health insurance coverage offered in the individual market before the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement and for other purposes.
HR 710 Health Coverage State Flexibility Act of 2017 introduced January 17, 2017 by Bill Flores (R-TX). This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to revise the grace period that health insurers must provide to recipients of premium subsidies before discontinuing health coverage for nonpayment of premiums. The grace period is shortened from 3 months to 30 days unless state law includes an applicable grace period.
HR 706 Plan Verification and Fairness Act of 2017 Introduced January 27, 2017 by Marsha Blackburn f(R-TN). This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require health insurance exchanges to verify and individual's eligibility for a special enrollment period before coverage is made effective. Individuals seeking coverage through an exchange during a special enrollment period must submit to the exchange the documents necessary to verify their eligibility for the special enrollment period.
HR 749 Lower Drug Costs Through competition Act introduced January 30, 2017 by Kurt Schrader (D-OR) to increase competition in the pharmaceutical industry.
HR 756 Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 introduced January 30, 2017 by Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) to restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medigap; Medicare Advantage; CHIP Reform; Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA); Chronic Care Reform; Exchanges; Site Neutral Payments; Network Breadth Advisory Council; Rate Notice and Call letter; Postal Reform.
HR 756 Postal Service Reform Act of 2017 Introduced January 31, 2017 by Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) to restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail and for other purposes.
HR 1395 MACPAC Improvement act of 2017 Introduced March 7, 2017 by Michael Burgess (R-TX) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the Medicaid and CHIP payment and Access Commission (MACPAC).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
833; Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Cadillac Tax
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 23, 2017.
Original Filing: 300856750.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act Issues - ACA Regulations, Postal Reform; Department of Labor Conflict of Interest Rule; HCR Implementation; Health Savings Accounts (HSA's); Re-insurance; Co-ops; Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP); Health Care Bill; Market Stability; Year end priorities; Cost Sharing Reduction (CSR); "Better Way"; Repeal/Replace Modeling: ACA reform; Risk Corridors; Chronic Care; Comprehensive Care; Comprehensive Care and Recovery Act (CARA); Mental Health Reform; Premium Education; Third Party Payment of Premiums; Association Health Plans; SEPs; Grace Periods; Age Bands.
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) this bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
HR 2488 Medicare Beneficiary Preservation of Choice Act of 2015 Introduced May 21,2015 by Keith Rothfus (R-PA) this bill amends title XVII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand and modify enrollment and disenrollment options for Medicare Advantage (MA) eligible individuals. Specifically, the bill extends the annual period in which an individual enrolled in MA may elect to instead receive benefits under the original Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) program as well as elect to change qualified prescription drug coverage. Furthermore, any MA-eligible individual (whether or not enrolled in MA) may once per period change a previous election with respect to receiving benefits through MA or Medicare FFS, including changing from one MA plan to another. Unsolicited marketing during this period is prohibited.
HR 3463 Aligning Children's Dental Coverage Act Introduced September 9, 2015 by H. Griffith (R-VA) to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to clarify the treatment of pediatric dental coverage in the individual and group markets outside of Exchanges established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes as introduced.
HR 3742 Access to Marketplace Insurance Act Introduced October 9, 2015 by Kevin Cramer (R-ND) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to allow for certain third party payments.
HR 4275 Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act of 2015 Introduced December 16, 2015 by Mike Kelly (R-PA) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate a provision under the Medicare Advantage program that inadvertently penalizes Medicare Advantage plans for providing high quality care to Medicare beneficiaries.
HR 5410 Health Coverage State Flexibility Act of 2016 Introduced June 8, 2016 by Bill Flores (R-TX) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to better align the grace period required for non-payment of premiums before discontinuing coverage under qualified health plans with such grace periods provided for under State Law.
HR 5447 Small Business Health Care Relief Act of 2016 introduced June 21, 2016 by Charles Boustany, Jr. (R-LA) to provide an exception from certain group health plan requirements for qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangements.
HR 5506 Introduced June 15, 2016 by Todd Young (R-IN) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease, and for other purposes.
HR 5547 Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act of 2016 Introduced by Michael Burgess (R-IN) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for increased price transparency of hospital information and to provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs.
HR 5589 Plan Verification and Fairness Act of 2016 Introduced June 28, 2016 by Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require verification for eligibility for enrollment during special enrollment periods in PPACA insurance plans, and for other purposes.
HR 5904 Tax Payers Before Insurers Act Introduced July 14, 2016 by Mark Walker (R-NC) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to deposit certain funds into the general fund of the Treasury in accordance with provisions of Federal law with regard to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's Transitional Reinsurance Program.
HR 5921 State Age Rating Flexibility Act Introduced July 21, 2016 by Larry Bucshon (R-IN) to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service act to change the permissible age variation in health insurance rates.
S. 524 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) overdoses from heroin prescription drugs and opioid pain relievers last year surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of injury-related death in America, according to the Center for Disease Control. Deaths have reached their highest levels of the 21st Century in 2014, the most recent year for which data is available, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Heroin overdoses have more than tripled in the last five years, an issue receiving outsize attention nationally but especially during the presidential campaign season as New Hampshire has been one of the hardest-hit states.
S. 1697 Small Business Healthcare Relief Act Introduced June 25, 2015 by Charles Grassley (R-IA) a bill to provide an exception from certain group health plan requirements to allow small businesses to use pre-tax dollars to assist employees in the purchase of policies in the individual health insurance market and for other purposes.
S. 1945 Introduced August 5, 2015 by Bill Cassidy (R-LA) A bill to make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals with mental illness and families in mental health crisis, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medigap; Medicare Advantage; CHIP Reform; Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA); Chronic Care Reform; Exchanges; site neutral payments; Network Breadth Advisory Council; Rate Notice and Call Letter.
HR 2488 Medicare Beneficiary Preservation of Choice Act of 2015 Introduced May 21,2015 by Keith Rothfus (R-PA) this bill amends title XVII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand and modify enrollment and disenrollment options for Medicare Advantage (MA) eligible individuals. Specifically, the bill extends the annual period in which an individual enrolled in MA may elect to instead receive benefits under the original Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) program as well as elect to change qualified prescription drug coverage. Furthermore, any MA-eligible individual (whether or not enrolled in MA) may once per period change a previous election with respect to receiving benefits through MA or Medicare FFS, including changing from one MA plan to another. Unsolicited marketing during this period is prohibited.
HR 2895 Introduced June 25, 2015 by Mike Pompeo (R-KS) Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment Act of 2015 ti anebd tutke XVII of the Social Security Act to establish payment parity under the Medicare program for ambulatory care services furnished in the hospital outpatient department and the physician office setting.
HR 3716 Introduced October 8, 2015 by Larry Bucshon (R-IN) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services certain information with respect to provider terminations, and for other purposes.
HR 4588 Introduced February 23, 2016 by Gene Green (D-Tx) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the same levele of Federal Matching assistance for every State that chooses to expand Medicaid coverage to newly eligible individuals, regardless of when such expansion takes place.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
833; Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Cadillac Tax
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
S. 183 Jobs and Premium Protection Act Introduced January 16, 2015 by John Barrasso (R-WY) A bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Risk Corridors,ACA Reinsurance; Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments under ACA
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Opioid Abuse; Opioid Education; Prescription Drugs,
HR 953 Introduced February 12, 2015 by James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 Overdoses from heroin, prescription drugs, and opioid pain relievers last year surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of injury-related death in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Deaths have reached their highest levels of the 21st Century in 2014, the most recent year for which data is available, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Heroin overdoses have more than tripled in the last five years, an issue receiving outsize attention nationally but especially during the presidential campaign season as New Hampshire has been one of the hardest-hit states.
HR 2805 Heroin and Prescription Opioid Abuse Prevention, Education and Enforcement Act of 2015 Introduced June 17, 2015 by Susan Brooks (R-IN) this bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)in cooperation with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), to convene a Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force to develop and study best practices for pain management and prescription of pain medication.
HR 4499 Introduced February 9, 2016 by Alex Mooney (R-VA) Promoting Responsible Opioid Prescribing Act of 2016. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove consideration of certain pain-related issues from calculations under the Medicare hospital value-based purchasing program and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300837321.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act Issues - Chronic Care Innovations; Payment reform 2017 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP); ACA Regulations, Co-ops, Implementation; Market Stability Department of Labor Conflict of Interest Rule; Grace Periods, Special Enrollment Periods; Reinsurance; Risk Corridors; Risk Mitigation, Risk Programs; Premiums; Health Reimbursment Arrangements (HRA;s) Legislation; Individual Market Reform; Third Party Payments; Exchanges; Age Bands.
Other Health Care Issues - Mental Health Parity; Opioid Education, End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD); Zika Virus; Postal Reform, End Stage Renal Disease.
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) this bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
HR 1934 Cancer Care Payment Reform Act of 2015 Introduced April 22, 2015 by Cathy McMorris Rodgers to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a national Oncology Medical Home demonstration Project under the Medicare program for the purpose of changing the Medicare payment for cancer care in order to enhance the quality of care and to improve cost efficiency and for other purposes.
HR 2488 Medicare Beneficiary Preservation of Choice Act of 2015 Introduced May 21,2015 by Keith Rothfus (R-PA) this bill amends title XVII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand and modify enrollment and disenrollment options for Medicare Advantage (MA) eligible individuals. Specifically, the bill extends the annual period in which an individual enrolled in MA may elect to instead receive benefits under the original Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) program as well as elect to change qualified prescription drug coverage. Furthermore, any MA-eligible individual (whether or not enrolled in MA) may once per period change a previous election with respect to receiving benefits through MA or Medicare FFS, including changing from one MA plan to another. Unsolicited marketing during this period is prohibited.
HR 3244 Providing Innovative Care for Complex Cases Demonstration Act of 2015 Introduced July 28, 2015 by Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a pilot program to improve care for the most costly Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries through the use of comprehensive and effective care management while reducing costs to the Federal Government for these beneficiaries, and for other purposes.
HR 3463 Aligning Children's Dental Coverage Act Introduced September 9, 2015 by H. Griffith (R-VA) to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to clarify the treatment of pediatric dental coverage in the individual and group markets outside of Exchanges established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes as introduced.
HR 3742 Access to Marketplace Insurance Act Introduced October 9, 2015 by Kevin Cramer (R-ND) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to allow for certain third party payments.
HR 4275 Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act of 2015 Introduced December 16, 2015 by Mike Kelly (R-PA) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate a provision under the Medicare Advantage program that inadvertently penalizes Medicare Advantage plans for providing high quality care to Medicare beneficiaries.
HR 5273 Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016 Introduced May 18, 2016 by Patrick Taberi (R-OH) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for regulatory relief under the Medicare program for certain providers of services and suppliers and increased transparency in hospital coding and enrollment data, and for other purposes.
HR 5410 Health Coverage State Flexibility Act of 2016 Introduced June 8, 2016 by Bill Flores (R-TX) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to better align the grace period required for non-payment of premiums before discontinuing coverage under qualified health plans with such grace periods provided for under State Law.
HR 5506 Introduced June 15, 2016 by Todd Young (R-IN) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease, and for other purposes.
HR 5547 Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act of 2016 Introduced by Michael Burgess (R-IN) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for increased price transparency of hospital information and to provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs.
HR 5589 Plan Verification and Fairness Act of 2016 Introduced June 28, 2016 by Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require verification for eligibility for enrollment during special enrollment periods in PPACA insurance plans, and for other purposes.
HR 5921 State Age Rating Flexibility Act Introduced July 21, 2016 by Larry Bucshon (R-IN) to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service act to change the permissible age variation in health insurance rates.
S. 524 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) overdoses from heroin prescription drugs and opioid pain relievers last year surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of injury-related death in America, according to the Center for Disease Control. Deaths have reached their highest levels of the 21st Century in 2014, the most recent year for which data is available, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Heroin overdoses have more than tripled in the last five years, an issue receiving outsize attention nationally but especially during the presidential campaign season as New Hampshire has been one of the hardest-hit states.
S. 1697 Small Business Healthcare Relief Act Introduced June 25, 2015 by Charles Grassley (R-IA) a bill to provide an exception from certain group health plan requirements to allow small businesses to use pre-tax dollars to assist employees in the purchase of policies in the individual health insurance market and for other purposes.
S. 1945 Introduced August 5, 2015 by Bill Cassidy (R-LA) A bill to make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals with mental illness and families in mental health crisis, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medigap; Medicare Advantage; CHIP Reform; Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA); Chronic Care Reform; Exchanges; Quality Improvement Strategy for QHPs; Rate Notice and Call Letter; QHP Quality Rating System (QRS)' MHP: FAQ 8 and 9; Form 5500; Schedule j.
HR 2488 Medicare Beneficiary Preservation of Choice Act of 2015 Introduced May 21,2015 by Keith Rothfus (R-PA) this bill amends title XVII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand and modify enrollment and disenrollment options for Medicare Advantage (MA) eligible individuals. Specifically, the bill extends the annual period in which an individual enrolled in MA may elect to instead receive benefits under the original Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) program as well as elect to change qualified prescription drug coverage. Furthermore, any MA-eligible individual (whether or not enrolled in MA) may once per period change a previous election with respect to receiving benefits through MA or Medicare FFS, including changing from one MA plan to another. Unsolicited marketing during this period is prohibited.
HR 3716 Introduced October 8, 2015 by Larry Bucshon (R-IN) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services certain information with respect to provider terminations, and for other purposes.
HR 4588 Introduced February 23, 2016 by Gene Green (D-Tx) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the same levele of Federal Matching assistance for every State that chooses to expand Medicaid coverage to newly eligible individuals, regardless of when such expansion takes place.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
833; Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Cadillac Tax
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
S. 183 Jobs and Premium Protection Act Introduced January 16, 2015 by John Barrasso (R-WY) A bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Risk Corridors,Rish Corridor Funding, ACA Reinsurance
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Opioid Abuse; Opioid Education; Prescription Drugs, Pharmaceutical Innovation
HR 953 Introduced February 12, 2015 by James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 Overdoses from heroin, prescription drugs, and opioid pain relievers last year surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of injury-related death in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Death have reached their highest levels of the 21st Century in 2014, the most recent year for which data is available, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Heroin overdoses have more than tripled in the last five years, an issue receiving outsize attention nationally but especially during the presidential campaign season as New Hampshire has been one of the hardest-hit states. New legislation aims to tackle this epidemic. The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, S. 524 and HR 953, was introduced by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and will receive a hearing on Thursday before the Judiciary Committee.
HR 2805 Heroin and Prescription Opioid Abuse Prevention, Education and Enforcement Act of 2015 Introduced June 17, 2015 by Susan Brooks (R-IN) this bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)in cooperation with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), to convene a Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force to develop and study best practices for pain management and prescription of pain medication.
HR 4499 Introduced February 9, 2016 by Alex Mooney (R-VA) Promoting Responsible Opioid Prescribing Act of 2016. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove consideration of certain pain-related issues from calculations under the Medicare hospital value-based purchasing program and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2016.
Original Filing: 300815523.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act Issues - Chronic Care Innovations; Payment reform 2017 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP); ACA Regulations, Implementation; Cyber Security; Open Enrollment; Market Stability; Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule; Grace Periods; Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs); Reinsurance; Taskforce; Premiums; Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) Legislation; Individual Market Reform
Other Health Care Issues - Mental Health Parity; Opioid Education, End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD); Zika Virus; Air Ambulances
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) this bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
HR 1934 Cancer Care Payment Reform Act of 2015 Introduced April 22, 2015 by Cathy McMorris Rodgers to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a national Oncology Medical Home demonstration Project under the Medicare program for the purpose of changing the Medicare payment for cancer care in order to enhance the quality of care and to improve cost efficiency and for other purposes.
HR 2488 Medicare Beneficiary Preservation of Choice Act of 2015 Introduced May 21,2015 by Keith Rothfus (R-PA) this bill amends title XVII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand and modify enrollment and disenrollment options for Medicare Advantage (MA) eligible individuals. Specifically, the bill extends the annual period in which an individual enrolled in MA may elect to instead receive benefits under the original Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) program as well as elect to change qualified prescription drug coverage. Furthermore, any MA-eligible individual (whether or not enrolled in MA) may once per period change a previous election with respect to receiving benefits through MA or Medicare FFS, including changing from one MA plan to another. Unsolicited marketing during this period is prohibited.
HR 2646 Helping Families i Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015 introduced May 4, 2015 by Tim Murphy (R-PA) to make available needed psychiatric, psychological and supportive services for individuals with mental illness and families in mental health crisis and for other purposes.
HR 3244 Providing Innovative Care for Complex Cases Demonstration Act of 2015 Introduced July 28, 2015 by Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a pilot program to improve care for the most costly Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries through the use of comprehensive and effective care management while reducing costs to the Federal Government for these beneficiaries, and for other purposes.
HR 3463 Aligning Children's Dental Coverage Act Introduced September 9, 2015 by H. Griffith (R-VA) to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to clarify the treatment of pediatric dental coverage in the individual and group markets outside of Exchanges established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes as introduced.
HR 3742 Access to Marketplace Insurance Act Introduced October 9, 2015 by Kevin Cramer (R-ND) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to allow for certain third party payments.
HR 4275 Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act of 2015 Introduced December 16, 2015 by Mike Kelly (R-PA) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate a provision under the Medicare Advantage program that inadvertently penalizes Medicare Advantage plans for providing high quality care to Medicare beneficiaries.
HR 5273 Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016 Introduced May 18, 2016 by Patrick Taberi (R-OH) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for regulatory relief under the Medicare program for certain providers of services and suppliers and increased transparency in hospital coding and enrollment data, and for other purposes.
HR 5410 Health Coverage State Flexibility Act of 2016 Introduced June 8, 2016 by Bill Flores (R-TX) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to better align the grace period required for non-payment of premiums before discontinuing coverage under qualified health plans with such grace periods provided for under State Law.
HR 5447 Small Business Health Care Relief Act of 2016 Introduced June 21, 2016 by Charles Boustany, Jr. (R-LA) to provide an exception from certain group health plan requirements for qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangements.
HR 5506 Introduced June 15, 2016 by Todd Young (R-IN) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease, and for other purposes.
HR 5547 Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act of 2016 Introduced by Michael Burgess (R-IN) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for increased price transparency of hospital information and to provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs.
HR 5589 Plan Verification and Fairness Act of 2016 Introduced June 28, 2016 by Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require verification for eligibility for enrollment during special enrollment periods in PPACA insurance plans, and for other purposes.
S. 524 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) overdoses from heroin prescription drugs and opioid pain relievers last year surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of injury-related death in America, according to the Center for Disease Control. Deaths have reached their highest levels of the 21st Century in 2014, the most recent year for which data is available, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Heroin overdoses have more than tripled in the last five years, an issue receiving outsize attention nationally but especially during the presidential campaign season as New Hampshire has been one of the hardest-hit states.
S. 1697 Small Business Healthcare Relief Act Introduced June 25, 2015 by Charles Grassley (R-IA) a bill to provide an exception from certain group health plan requirements to allow small businesses to use pre-tax dollars to assist employees in the purchase of policies in the individual health insurance market and for other purposes.
S. 1945 Introduced August 5, 2015 by Bill Cassidy (R-LA) A bill to make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals with mental illness and families in mental health crisis, and for other purposes.
S. 2713 Introduced March 17, 2016 by Lamar Alexander (R-TN) Advancing Precision Medicine Act of 2016 A bill to provide for the implementation of a Precision Medicine Initiative.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medigap; Medicare Advantage; CHIP Reform; Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA); Chronic Care Reform; Exchanges; ICD-10; Site-Neutral Payments; Medicare Fraud; Quality Improvement Strategy for QHPs; Rate Notice and Call Letter; Medical Billing; Transparency Tools; QHP Quality Rating System (QRS)
HR 2488 Medicare Beneficiary Preservation of Choice Act of 2015 Introduced May 21,2015 by Keith Rothfus (R-PA) this bill amends title XVII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand and modify enrollment and disenrollment options for Medicare Advantage (MA) eligible individuals. Specifically, the bill extends the annual period in which an individual enrolled in MA may elect to instead receive benefits under the original Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) program as well as elect to change qualified prescription drug coverage. Furthermore, any MA-eligible individual (whether or not enrolled in MA) may once per period change a previous election with respect to receiving benefits through MA or Medicare FFS, including changing from one MA plan to another. Unsolicited marketing during this period is prohibited.
HR 2895 Introduced June 25, 2015 by Mike Pompeo (R-KS) Medicare Patient Access to Cancer treatment Act of 2015 to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish payment parity under the Medicare program for ambulatory cancer care services furnished in the hospital outpatient department and the physician office setting.
HR 3716 Introduced October 8, 2015 by Larry Bucshon (R-IN) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services certain information with respect to provider terminations, and for other purposes.
HR 4588 Introduced February 23, 2016 by Gene Green (D-Tx) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the same levele of Federal Matching assistance for every State that chooses to expand Medicaid coverage to newly eligible individuals, regardless of when such expansion takes place.
HR 5273 Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016 Introduced May 1, 2016 by Patrick Taberi (R-OH) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for regulatory relief under the Medicare program for certain providers of services and suppliers and increased transparency in hospital coding and enrollment data and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
833; Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Cadillac Tax
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Risk Corridors,Rish Corridor Funding, Federal Health Employee Health Benefits Plan (FEHBP) Regional PPO Language, ACA Reinsurance, Postal Reform
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Opioid Abuse; Opioid Education; Prescription Drugs, Pharmaceutical Innovation
HR 953 Introduced February 12, 2015 by James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI) Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 Overdoses from heroin, prescription drugs, and opioid pain relievers last year surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of injury-related death in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Death have reached their highest levels of the 21st Century in 2014, the most recent year for which data is available, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Heroin overdoses have more than tripled in the last five years, an issue receiving outsize attention nationally but especially during the presidential campaign season as New Hampshire has been one of the hardest-hit states. New legislation aims to tackle this epidemic. The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, S. 524 and HR 953, was introduced by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and will receive a hearing on Thursday before the Judiciary Committee.
HR 2805 Heroin and Prescription Opioid Abuse Prevention, Education and Enforcement Act of 2015 Introduced June 17, 2015 by Susan Brooks (R-IN) this bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)in cooperation with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), to convene a Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force to develop and study best practices for pain management and prescription of pain medication.
HR 4499 Introduced February 9, 2016 by Alex Mooney (R-VA) Promoting Responsible Opioid Prescribing Act of 2016. To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove consideration of certain pain-related issues from calculations under the Medicare hospital value-based purchasing program and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300803324.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act - Chronic Care Innovations; Small Group Expansion; Payment reform; 2017 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP); ACA Regulations; Co-ops; Implementation; Cyber Security; Open enrollment; Market Stability; Department of Labor Conflict of Interest Rule; Grace Periods; Special Enrollment Periods; (SEPs)
Other Health Care Issues - Mental Health Parity; Opioid Education
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) this bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
HR 1624 Introduced March 25, 2015 by Brett Guthrie (R-KY) To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to revise the definition of small employer.
HR 3463 Aligning Children's Dental Coverage Act Introduced September 9, 2015 by H. Griffith (R-VA) to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to clarify the treatment of pediatric dental coverage in the individual and group markets outside of Exchanges established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes as introduced.
S. 1347 Electronic Health Fairness Act of 2015 Introduced May 14, 2015 by John Isakson (R-GA) bill to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act with respect to the treatment of patient encounters in ambulatory surgical centers in determining meaningful EHR use, and for other purposes.
S. 2484 the Clinical Opportunities for Novel and Necessary Effective Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act Introduced February, 2, 2016 by Brian Schatz (D-HI) a bill to amend titels XVIII and XI of the Social Security Act to promote cost savings and quality care under the Medicare program through the use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring services, and for other purposes.
S. 2511 Introduced February 8, 2016 by Lamar Alexander (R-TN) Improving Health Information Technology Act A bill to improve Federal requirements relating to the development and use of electronic health record technology.
S. 1945 Introduced August 5, 2015 by Bill Cassidy (R-LA) Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 A bill to make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals with mental illness and families in mental health crisis, and for other purposes.
S. 2713 Introduced March 17, 2016 by Lamar Alexander (R-TN) Advancing Precision Medicine Act of 2016 A bill to provide for the implementation of a Precision Medicine Initiative.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medigap; Medicare Advantage; CHIP Reform; Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA); Chronic Care Reform; Exchanges; ICD-10; Site-Neutral Payments; Medicare Fraud; Nondiscriminination Delivery System Reform; Provider Lookup Tool Enrollee Experience Survey-Technical Expert Panel; Quality Improvement Strategy for QHPs; Rate Notice and Call Letter; Medical Billing; Transparency Tools; All Payer Claims Databases
HR 4588 Introduced February 23, 2016 by Gene Green (D-Tx) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the same levele of Federal Matching assistance for every State that chooses to expand Medicaid coverage to newly eligible individuals, regardless of when such expansion takes place.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
833; Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Cadillac Tax
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Risk Corridors,Federal Health Employee Health Benefits Plan (FEHBP) Regional PPO Language
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Pharmaceutical Innovation; Patent Reform; Cures
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300781453.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act - Chronic Care Innovations; Small Group Expansion; Payment reform; CBPP; 2017 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters; ACA Regulations; Co-ops; Innovations for Healthier Americans Act; Implementation; Cyber Security; Open enrollment; Market Stability; Agency Health Research Quality (AHRQ)
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM
HR 6 21st Century Cures Act Introduced May 19, 2015 by Fred Upton (R-MI) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through FY2018. The NIH Innovation Fund is established to fund a strategic plan, early stage investigators, and high-risk, high-reward research. The NIH may require scientific data to be shared if the research is fully funded by the NIH. The NIH and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must implement a system that allows further research on clinical trial data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must expand surveillance of neurological diseases. The Council for 21st Century Cures is established to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative cures, treatments, and preventative measures. The Department of Health and Human Services monitor the use of antibacterial and antifungal drugs and resistance to these drugs.
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) this bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
HR 1624 Introduced March 25, 2015 by Brett Guthrie (R-KY) To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to revise the definition of small employer.
HR 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015 Introduced May 4, 2015 by Tim Murphy (R-PA) To make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals with mental ilness and families in mental health crisis, and for other purposes.
HR 3463 Aligning Children's Dental Coverage Act Introduced September 9, 2015 by H. Griffith (R-VA) to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to clarify the treatment of pediatric dental coverage in the individual and group markets outside of Exchanges established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes as introduced.
S. 1099 Introduced April 27, 2015 by Tim Scott (R-SC) A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide States with flexibility in determining the size of employers in the small group market.
S. 1347 Electronic Health Fairness Act of 2015 Introduced May 14, 2015 by John Isakson (R-GA) bill to amend title XVII of the Social Security Act with respect to the treatment of patient encounters in ambulatory surgical centers in determining meaningful EHR use, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare/Medicaid Issues: Medigap; Medicare Advantage; CHIP Reform; Chronic Care Reform; Exchanges; ICD-10; Site-neutral Payments; Medicare Fraud; Nondiscrimination Delivery System Reform; Provider Lookup Tool; Enrollee Experience Survey-Technical Expert Panel; Quality Improvement Strategy for QHPs
HR6 21st Century Cures Act Introduced May 19, 2015 by Fred Upton (R-MI) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through FY2018. The NIH Innovation Fund is established to fund a strategic plan, early stage investigators, and high-risk, high-reward research. The NIH may require scientific data to be shared if the research is fully funded by the NIH. The NIH and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must implement a system that allows further research on clinical trial data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must expand surveillance of neurological diseases. The Council for 21st Century Cures is established to accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of innovative cures, treatments and preventative measures. The Department of Health and Human Services must monitor the use of antibacterial and antifungal drugs and resistance to these drugs.
S. 2425 Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act Introduced December 18, 2015 by Robert Portman (R-OH) A bill to amend titles XVII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve payments for complex rehabilitation technology and certain radiation therapy services, to ensure flexibility in applying the hardship exception for meaningful use for the 2015 EHR reporting period for 2017 payment adjustments and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
833; Health Insurance Tax (HIT Tax); Cadillac Tax IRA 2015-68 Notice
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Risk Corridors,Reinsurance; Regional PPO Language
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Pharmaceutical Innovation; Patent Reform; Cures
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2015
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300762246.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act Issues: Small group expansion; Risk Corridors; Delivery system reform; Consumer experience; Back end issues; Implementation issues; Regulations; Premiums; Exchanges; Supreme Court decision implications
Other Major Health Care Related Issues: Cybersecurity; Medicare Advantage; Reinsurance; Health care quality issues; Community health management; Site-neutral Payments; Dialysis care funding mechanism; Patient reform; Payment reform; Opioid abuse; Medical Loss Ratios; Mental health parity implementation
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional PPOs
to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM; Alternative structures for the FEHBM.
HR 221 Introduced January 8, 2015 by Andy Harris (R-MD) Taxpayer bailout of health insurers
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
HR 1624 Introduced March 25, 2015 by Brett Guthrie (R-KY) To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to revise the definition of small employer.
S. 1099 Introduced April 27, 2015 by Tim Scott (R-SC) A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide states with flexibility in determining the size of employers in the small group market.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare/Medicaid Issues: Medicare Advantage, 21st Century Cures
HR 6 21st Century Cures Act Introduced May 19, 2015 by Fred Upton (R-MI) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through FY2018. The NIH Innovation Fund is established to fund a strategic plan,early stage investigators, and high-risk, high-reward research. The NIH may require scientific data to be shared if the research is fully funded by the NIH. The NIH and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must implement a system that allows further research on clinical trial data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must expand surveillance of neurological diseases. The Council for 21st Century Cures is established to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative cures, treatments, and preventive measures. The Department of Health and Human Services must monitor the use of antibacterial and antifungal drugs and resistance to these drugs.
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Health Insurance Tax; IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; Cadillac tax
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
S 183 Introduced January 16, 2015 by John Barrasso (R-WY) Jobs and Premium Protection Act This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Risk Corridors,Reinsurance; Regional PPO Language
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Pharmaceutical Innovation; Patent Reform; HELP Cures Bill Information
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2015
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300743655.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Care Act Issues: Small group expansion; Risk Corridors; Delivery system reform; Consumer experience; Back end issues; Implementation issues; Regulations; Premiums; Exchanges; Supreme Court decision implications
Other Major Health Care Related Issues: Cybersecurity; Medicare Advantage; Reinsurance; Health care quality issues; Community health management; Site-neutral Payments; Dialysis care funding mechanism; Patient reform; Payment reform; Opioid abuse; Medical Loss Ratios; Mental health parity implementation
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional PPOs
to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM; Alternative structures for the FEHBM.
HR 221 Introduced January 8, 2015 by Andy Harris (R-MD) Taxpayer bailout of health insurers
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
HR 1624 Introduced March 25, 2015 by Brett Guthrie (R-KY) To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to revise the definition of small employer.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare/Medicaid Issues: Chronic care improvement ideas; Medicare A & B; Delivery System Reforms; Benefit Restructuring ; Medigap; Medicare Advantage Risk Delay; Community Health Management; Medicare fraud; Cybersecurity; ICD-10; Medicare Prescription Drug Integrity; Provider directories
HR 6 21st Century Cures Act Introduced May 19, 2015 by Fred Upton (R-MI) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through FY2018. The NIH Innovation Fund is established to fund a strategic plan,early stage investigators, and high-risk, high-reward research. The NIH may require scientific data to be shared if the research is fully funded by the NIH. The NIH and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must implement a system that allows further research on clinical trial data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must expand surveillance of neurological diseases. The Council for 21st Century Cures is established to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative cures, treatments, and preventive measures. The Department of Health and Human Services must monitor the use of antibacterial and antifungal drugs and resistance to these drugs.
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Health Insurance Tax; IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; Tax ID number reporting; Cadillac tax; Tax extenders; Device tax repeal; Tax reform
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
S 183 Introduced January 16, 2015 by John Barrasso (R-WY) Jobs and Premium Protection Act This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
ACA Risk Corridors, Federal Health Employee Benefit Program (FEHBP) offerings; Government contribution to FEHBP premiums;Reinsurance; Regional PPO Language
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
No Lobbying issues this quarter
Lobbying Issues
Laboratory developed tests
21st Century Cures
HR 6 21st Century Cures Act Introduced May 19, 2015 by Fred Upton (R-MI) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through FY2018. The NIH Innovation Fund is established to fund a strategic plan,early stage investigators, and high-risk, high-reward research. The NIH may require scientific data to be shared if the research is fully funded by the NIH. The NIH and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must implement a system that allows further research on clinical trial data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must expand surveillance of neurological diseases. The Council for 21st Century Cures is established to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of innovative cures, treatments, and preventive measures. The Department of Health and Human Services must monitor the use of antibacterial and antifungal drugs and resistance to these drugs
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2015
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2015.
Original Filing: 300723141.xml
Lobbying Issues
21st Century Cures
Affordable Care Act Issues: Risk Corridors; back end issues, implementation issues; Premiums; Exchanges; CHIP reauthorization
Cybersecurity; Medicare Advantage; Small Group Expansion; Reinsurance; Health care quality issues; Selling insurance across state lines
Medical Loss Ratios: Level Playing Field for MLRs; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; MLR Broker fees
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM
S123 Introduced January 8, 2015 by Marco Rubio (R-FL) Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act Repeals the provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and administer a program of risk corridors for calendar years
HR 221 Introduced January 8, 2015 by Andy Harris (R-MD) Taxpayer bailout of health insurers
HR 1624 Introduced March 25, 2015 by Brett Guthrie (R-KY) to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to revise the definition of small employer.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Quality Initiatives/ SGR Reform; HIPAA Code Adoption Process; Medicare Advantage Risk Delay; Community Health Management; Medicare fraud; Cybersecurity; ICD-10
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the patient protection and Affordable Care Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Health Insurance Tax; IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Spending Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction
HR 928 Introduced February 12, 2015 by Charles Boustany (R-LA) to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
S. 183 Introduced January 16, 2015 by John Barrasso (R-WY) Jobs and Premium Protection Act This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
ACA Risk Corridors, Federal Health Employee Benefit Program (FEHBP) offerings: Government contribution to FEHBP premiums; SHOP Employer Choice; Reinsurance; Regional PPO Language
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
No Lobbying issues this quarter
4th Quarter, 2014
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2015.
Original Filing: 300698919.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Private Health Care: Effect of the Health Insurance Tax, defined Essential Health Benefits, and Age Rating on premiums; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; Multi-State Health Plans; Centralized All-Payer Database
Medical Loss Ratios: Level Playing Field for MLRs; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; MLR Broker Fees:
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Evidence Based Care; Wellness; Chronic Care Management
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM
FEHBP Modernization Act circulation draft President's budget, regional PPOs, government contributions
HR 2667 Introduced by Griffin (R-AR) on July 11, 2013
Authority for Mandate Delay Act
HR 2668 Introduced by Young (R-IN) on July 17, 2013
Fairness for Families Act
Bailouts for Insurance Companies, S. 1726, H.R. 3541, 3812, 3851. 4406
HR 3541 introduced by Tim Griffin November 19,2013 Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act - Repeals the provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish and administer a program of risk corridors for calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016 under which a qualified health plan offered in the individual or small group market is required to participate in a payment adjustment system based on the ratio of the allowable costs of the plan to the plan's aggregate premiums.
Other general Affordable Care Act topics related to multiple parts of legislation: ACA Implementation and back-end issues; Multi-State Plan Program Implementation; Risk Corridors and Risk Mitigation; Reinsurance; Small Business Health Options
Program (SHOP) implementation; Third-party payment of premiums; Electronic Health Records (EHRs); Health IT Roadmap;Contraception Rule; Expatriate Legislation.
S. 1486 Introduced August 1, 2013 by Sen. Carper, Thomas R. (D-DE)
Postal Reform Act of 2013 - Amends provisions of federal law relating to the funding of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) retirement and health care systems, operations, revenue, and governance.. Section 104 Substitute Amendment.
HR 4777 Introduced May 30, 2014 by Michael Burgess (R-TX) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules relating to health savings accounts.
HR 3522 Introduced November 18, 2013 by Bill Cassidy (R-LA) To authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement,and for other purposes.
HR 5214 Introduced July 28, 2014 by Pete Olsen (R-TX) To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for recommendations for the development and use of clinical data registries for the improvement of patient care.
HR 5453 Introduced September 11, 2014 by Bruce Braley (D-IA) To authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Reforms: Medicare A & B; Delivery System Reforms, Benefit Restructuring ; Quality Initiatives/SGR Reform, HIPAA Code Adoption Process, Medicare Advantage Risk Delay
Part D Cuts, HR 2810 Introduced by Burgess (R-TX) on July 31, 2013
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Spending Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; Health Insurance Tax: Health Insurance Excise Tax, S. 603/HR 763, HR 3367,; Tax Extenders;
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
ACA Risk Corridors, Omnibus, Federal Health Employee Benefit Program offerings; SHOP Employer Choice; Reinsurance; Regional PPO Language;
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA) Reauthorize Legislation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2014
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 17, 2014.
Original Filing: 300681121.xml
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareState-based regulation: State Oversight of Rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve
competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; Multi-State Health Plans; Centralized All-Payer Database
Medical Loss Ratios: Level Playing Field for MLRs; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; MLR Broker Fees:
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Evidence Based Care; Wellness; Chronic Care Management
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional
PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM
FEHBP Modernization Act circulation draft President's budget, regional PPOs, government contributions
Bailouts for Insurance Companies, S. 1726, H.R. 3541, 3812, 3851. 4406
HR 2328 Introduced in House June 12, 2013 Rep. Rogers, Mike J. (R-MI)
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to exclude remuneration
paid for licensed independent insurance producers from administrative cost calculations for purposes of calculating the
medical-loss ratio of a health insurance plan.
HR 3541 introduced by Tim Griffin November 19,2013 Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act - Repeals the provision of
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish and
administer a program of risk corridors for calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016 under which a qualified health plan offered in
the individual or small group market is required to participate in a payment adjustment system based on the ratio of the allowable
costs of the plan to the plan's aggregate premiums.
Other general Affordable Care Act topics related to multiple parts of legislation: ACA Implementation and back-end issues;
Multi-State Plan Program Implementation; Risk Corridors and Risk Mitigation; Reinsurance; Small Business Health Options
Program (SHOP) implementation; Third-party payment of premiums; Electronic Health Records (EHRs); Health IT Roadmap;
Contraception Rule; Expatriate Legislation.
S. 1486 Introduced August 1, 2013 by Sen. Carper, Thomas R. (D-DE)
Postal Reform Act of 2013 - Amends provisions of federal law relating to the funding of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
retirement and health care systems, operations, revenue, and governance.. Section 104 Substitute Amendment.
HR 3362 Introduced October 29, 2013 by Rep. Terry, Lee (R-NE)
Exchange Information Disclosure Act - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to expand reporting
requirements related to health care exchanges. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish reports
weekly through March 31, 2015, on: (1) consumer interactions with healthcare.gov or subsequent sites and any efforts
undertaken to remedy problems that impact taxpayers and consumers, (2) calls to the federal customer service call center,
including the number of calls received by the call center, problems identified by users, and referrals of those calls; (3) all
navigators and certified application counselors that have been trained and certified by health care exchanges; and (4) all agents
and brokers who have been trained and certified by the federal health care exchange.
HR 1701 Introduced April 24, 2013 by Ted Poe (R-TX)
Cutting Costly Codes Act of 2013 - Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) from implementing,
administering, or enforcing specified regulations insofar as they would replace International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9
with ICD-10 as a standard for code sets for appropriate data elements for financial and administrative transactions involving the
electronic exchange of health information.
See following page on Health Care Reform issuesHR 3985 Introduced February 3, 2014 by Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA) Prohibits health insurance issuers and third-party
administrators, for any period after December 31, 2014, from being required to make payments under the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act (PPACA) for a transitional reinsurance program for the individual health insurance market in each state.
Allows payments to issuers, as limited by this Act, only to the extent of available funds. Limits to 2014 the applicability of the
program of risk corridors, under which a qualified health plan offered in the individual or small group market shall participate in
a payment adjustment system based on the ratio of the allowable costs of the plan to the plan's aggregate premiums .
HR 4496 Introduced April 28, 2014 by Cory Gardner (R-CO) Covering People With Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2014 -
Requires each state to mitigate the health costs of high risk individuals in the state through a state reinsurance program or a state
high risk pool
HR 4777 Introduced May 30, 2014 by Michael Burgess (R-TX) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules
relating to health savings accounts.
HR 3522 Introduced November 18, 2013 by Bill Cassidy (R-LA) To authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for
sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement,
and for other purposes.
HR 5214 Introduced July 28, 2014 by Pete Olsen (R-TX) To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for
recommendations for the development and use of clinical data registries for the improvement of patient care.
HR 3750 Introduced December 12, 2013 by Donna Matsui (D-CA) Telehealth Modernization Act of 2013 - Calls for states to
authorize health care professionals to deliver health care to individuals through telehealth and to consider adopting conditions
under which such a professional should: have access to the individual's medical history.
HR 4633 Introduced May 9, 2014 by H. Griffith (R-VA) Insurance Rate Transparency Act - Amends the Public Health Service
Act to require that specific health insurance premium increase information submitted to the Secretary of Health and Human
Services (HHS) be disclosed to Congress no later than 30 days after receipt of the information.
HR 5453 Introduced September 11, 2014 by Bruce Braley (D-IA) To authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for
sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement,
and for other purposes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Reforms: Medicare A & B; Delivery System Reforms, Benefit Restructuring ;
Quality Initiatives/SGR Reform, HIPAA Code Adoption Process, Medicare Advantage Risk Delay
Part D Cuts, HR 2810 Introduced by Burgess (R-TX) on July 31, 2013
See addendum on additional Medicare/Medicaid issues...Addtional Medicare/Medicaid Issues:
HR 3392 Introduced October 13, 2013 by Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a
PDP safety program to prevent fraud and abuse in the dispensing of controlled substances under part D of the Medicare program,
and for other purposes.
Multi-State Plan Programs, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013, Medicare Prescription Drug
Integrity. Medicare fraud; Provider terminations in Medicare Advantage; CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program)
reauthorization
HR 4160 Introduced March 6, 2014 by Renee Ellmers (R-NC) Keep the Promise to Seniors Act of 2014 - Prohibits the
Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) from taking any action (through promulgation of a final or interim final
regulation, issuance of regulatory or program guidance, use of federal payment audit procedures, or other enforcement or
administrative action, policy, or practice) to implement any provision of the proposed regulation (relating to policy and technical changes to the MedicareAdvantage and part D programs under Medicare) published in the Federal Register on January 10, 2014, insofar as that regulation relates to part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA), including its application to MedicareAdvantage- Prescription Drug (MA-PD) plans under part C
(Medicare+Choice Program).
HR 4577 Introduced May 6, 2014 by H. Griffith (R-VA) Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2014 - Amends
part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to a
prescription drug plan that has, in its network of pharmacies, one or more pharmacies located in a health professional shortage
area, in a medically underserved area, or among a medically underserved population, and that provides a reduction in coinsurance
or copayments for covered part D drugs dispensed through them. Declares that such a plan shall extend to any pharmacy located
in that area or among that population the option to be an in-network pharmacy with respect to such plan under terms and
conditions comparable to those the plan has agreed upon with other in-network pharmacies located in the area or among that
population.
HR 2960 Introduced August 1, 2013 by Frank Pallone (D-NJ) Medicare Prescription Drug Integrity Act of 2013 - Amends part
D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to require a
prescription drug plan (PDP) sponsor to have in place procedures designed to prevent fraud and abuse in PDPs.
HR 5547 Introduced September 18, 2014 by Matthew Cartwright (D-PA) To ensure that Medicaid beneficiaries have the
opportunity to receive care in a home and community-based setting
HR 5558 Introduced September 18, 2014 by Diane Black (R-TN) To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the
Medicare accountable care organization (ACO) program, and for other purposes
HR 4494 Introduced June 26, 2014 by Dave Camp (R-MI) Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 or
the IMPACT Act of 2014 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and
Human Services (HHS) to provide for standardized post-acute care assessment data for quality, payment, and discharge planning,
and for other purposes.
HR 2925 Introduced August 1, 2013 by Kevin Brady (R-TX) Strengthening Medicare Anti-Fraud Measures Act of 2013 -
Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to exclude from
participation in any federal health care program entities affiliated with a sanctioned entity, as well as any officer or managing
employee of an affiliated entity (currently, only individuals with an ownership or control interest in a sanctioned entity), if the
affiliated entity was so affiliated at the time of any of the conduct forming the basis for the conviction or exclusion of the
sanctioned entity.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Spending Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction;
Health Insurance Tax: Health Insurance Excise Tax, S. 603/HR 763, HR 3367
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA) Reauthorization legislation
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2014
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2014.
Original Filing: 300659802.xml
Lobbying Issues
Affordable Private Health Care: Effect of the Health Insurance Tax, defined Essential Health Benefits, and Age Rating on
premiums; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve
competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; Multi-State Health Plans; Centralized All-Payer Database
Medical Loss Ratios: Level Playing Field for MLRs; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; MLR Broker Fees:
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Evidence Based Care; Wellness; Chronic Care Management
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional
PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM
FEHBP Modernization Act circulation draft President's budget, regional PPOs, government contributions
HR 2667 Introduced by Griffin (R-AR) on July 11, 2013
Authority for Mandate Delay Act
HR 2668 Introduced by Young (R-IN) on July 17, 2013
Fairness for Families Act
Bailouts for Insurance Companies, S. 1726, H.R. 3541, 3812, 3851. 4406
HR 2328 Introduced in House June 12, 2013 Rep. Rogers, Mike J. (R-MI)
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to exclude remuneration
paid for licensed independent insurance producers from administrative cost calculations for purposes of calculating the
medical-loss ratio of a health insurance plan.
HR 3541 introduced by Tim Griffin November 19,2013 Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act - Repeals the provision of
the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish and
administer a program of risk corridors for calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016 under which a qualified health plan offered in
the individual or small group market is required to participate in a payment adjustment system based on the ratio of the allowable
costs of the plan to the plan's aggregate premiums.
Other general Affordable Care Act topics related to multiple parts of legislation: ACA Implementation and back-end issues;
Multi-State Plan Program Implementation; Risk Corridors and Risk Mitigation; Reinsurance; Small Business Health Options
Program (SHOP) implementation; Third-party payment of premiums; Electronic Health Records (EHRs); Health IT Roadmap;
Contraception Rule
S. 1486 Introduced August 1, 2013 by Sen. Carper, Thomas R. (D-DE)
Postal Reform Act of 2013 - Amends provisions of federal law relating to the funding of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
retirement and health care systems, operations, revenue, and governance.. Section 104 Substitute Amendment.
HR 3362 Introduced October 29,2013 by Rep. Terry, Lee (R-NE)
Exchange Information Disclosure Act - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to expand reporting
requirements related to health care exchanges. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish reports
weekly through March 31, 2015, on: (1) consumer interactions with healthcare.gov or subsequent sites and any efforts
undertaken to remedy problems that impact taxpayers and consumers, (2) calls to the federal customer service call center,
including the number of calls received by the call center, problems identified by users, and referrals of those calls; (3) all
navigators and certified application counselors that have been trained and certified by health care exchanges; and (4) all agents
and brokers who have been trained and certified by the federal health care exchange.
HR 762 Introduced in House February 15, 2013 by Rep. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)
Health Care Choice Act of 2013 - Repeals the health insurance and health coverage expansion requirements of the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act and related requirements of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Restores provisions of law amended or repealed by such provisions.
HR 1701 Introduced April 24, 2013 by Ted Poe (R-TX)
Cutting Costly Codes Act of 2013 - Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) from implementing,
administering, or enforcing specified regulations insofar as they would replace International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9
with ICD-10 as a standard for code sets for appropriate data elements for financial and administrative transactions involving the
electronic exchange of health information.
HR 3985 Introduced February 3, 2014 by Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA) Prohibits health insurance issuers and third-party
administrators, for any period after December 31, 2014, from being required to make payments under the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act (PPACA) for a transitional reinsurance program for the individual health insurance market in each state.
Allows payments to issuers, as limited by this Act, only to the extent of available funds. Limits to 2014 the applicability of the
program of risk corridors, under which a qualified health plan offered in the individual or small group market shall participate in
a payment adjustment system based on the ratio of the allowable costs of the plan to the plan's aggregate premiums .
HR 4496 Introduced April 28, 2014 by Cory Gardner (R-CO) Covering People With Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2014 -
Requires each state to mitigate the health costs of high risk individuals in the state through a state reinsurance program or a state
high risk pool
HR 4777 Introduced May 30, 2014 by Michael Burgess (R-TX) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules
relating to health savings accounts.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Reforms: Medicare A & B; Delivery System Reforms, Benefit Restructuring ; Quality Initiatives/SGR Reform, HIPAA Code Adoption Process, Medicare Advantage Risk Delay
Part D Cuts, HR 2810 Introduced by Burgess (R-TX) on July 31, 2013
Addtional Medicare/Medicaid Issues:
HR 3392 Introduced October 13, 2013 by Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a
PDP safety program to prevent fraud and abuse in the dispensing of controlled substances under part D of the Medicare program,
and for other purposes.
Multi-State Plan Programs, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013, Medicare Prescription Drug Integrity. Medicare fraud; Provider terminations in Medicare Advantage
HR 4160 Introduced March 6, 2014 by Renee Ellmers (R-NC) Keep the Promise to Seniors Act of 2014 - Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) from taking any action (through promulgation of a final or interim final regulation, issuance of regulatory or program guidance, use of federal payment audit procedures, or other enforcement or administrative action, policy, or practice) to implement any provision of the proposed regulation (relating to policy and technical changes to the MedicareAdvantage and part D programs under Medicare) published in the Federal Register on January 10, 2014,
insofar as that regulation relates to part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA), including its application to MedicareAdvantage- Prescription Drug (MA-PD) plans under part C (Medicare+Choice Program).
HR 4577 Introduced May 6, 2014 by H. Griffith (R-VA) Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2014 - Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to a prescription drug plan that has, in its network of pharmacies, one or more pharmacies located in a health professional shortage area, in a medically underserved area, or among a medically underserved population, and that provides a reduction in coinsurance or copayments for covered part D drugs dispensed through them. Declares that such a plan shall extend to any pharmacy located in that area or among that population the option to be an in-network pharmacy with respect to such plan under terms and conditions comparable to those the plan has agreed upon with other in-network pharmacies located in the area or among that population.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Spending Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; Health Insurance Tax: Health Insurance Excise Tax, S. 603/HR 763, HR 3367
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA) Reauthorization legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22, 2014.
Original Filing: 300649281.xml
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareAffordable Private Health Care: Effect of the Health Insurance Tax, defined Essential Health Benefits, and Age Rating on premiums; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; Multi-State Health Plans; Centralized All-Payer Database
Medical Loss Ratios: Level Playing Field for MLRs; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; MLR Broker Fees: Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Evidence Based Care; Wellness; Chronic Care Management
Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Age
Rating; Health Savings Accounts
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional
PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM
FEHBP Modernization Act circulation draft President's budget, regional PPOs, government contributions
HR 2667 Introduced by Griffin (R-AR) on July 11, 2013
Authority for Mandate Delay Act
HR 2668 Introduced by Young (R-IN) on July 17, 2013
Fairness for Families Act
Bailouts for Insurance Companies, S. 1726, H.R. 3541, 3812, 3851
HR 2328 Introduced in House June 12, 2013 Rep. Rogers, Mike J. (R-MI)
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to exclude remuneration paid for licensed independent insurance producers from administrative cost calculations for purposes of calculating the
medical-loss ratio of a health insurance plan.
HR 3541 introduced by Tim Griffin November 19,2013 Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act - Repeals the provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish and administer a program of risk corridors for calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016 under which a qualified health plan offered in
the individual or small group market is required to participate in a payment adjustment system based on the ratio of the allowable costs of the plan to the plan's aggregate premiums.
Other general Affordable Care Act topics related to multiple parts of legislation: Delay of Individual Mandate; ACA Implementation; Multi-State Plan Program Implementation; Risk Corridors and Risk Mitigation; Reinsurance; Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) implementation
See following pages on Health Care Reform issues
S. 1486 Introduced August 1, 2013 by Sen. Carper, Thomas R. (D-DE)
Postal Reform Act of 2013 - Amends provisions of federal law relating to the funding of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
retirement and health care systems, operations, revenue, and governance.. Section 104 Substitute Amendment.
HR 3362 Introduced October 29,2013 by Rep. Terry, Lee (R-NE)
Exchange Information Disclosure Act - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to expand reporting requirements related to health care exchanges. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish reports weekly through March 31, 2015, on: (1) consumer interactions with healthcare.gov or subsequent sites and any efforts undertaken to remedy problems that impact taxpayers and consumers, (2) calls to the federal customer service call center, including the number of calls received by the call center, problems identified by users, and referrals of those calls; (3) all navigators and certified application counselors that have been trained and certified by health care exchanges; and (4) all agents and brokers who have been trained and certified by the federal health care exchange.
HR 762 Introduced in House February 15, 2013 by Rep. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)
Health Care Choice Act of 2013 - Repeals the health insurance and health coverage expansion requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related requirements of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Restores provisions of law amended or repealed by such provisions.
HR 1701 Introduced April 24, 2013 by Ted Poe (R-TX)
Cutting Costly Codes Act of 2013 - Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) from implementing, administering, or enforcing specified regulations insofar as they would replace International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9 with ICD-10 as a standard for code sets for appropriate data elements for financial and administrative transactions involving the electronic exchange of health information.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Reforms: Medicare A & B; Delivery System Reforms, Benefit Restructuring ; Medigap first-dollar coverage; Quality Initiatives/SGR Reform, HIPAA Code Adoption Process, Medicare Advantage Risk Delay
Part D Cuts, HR 2810 Introduced by Burgess (R-TX) on July 31, 2013
Multi-State Plan Programs, Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013, Medicare Prescription Drug Integrity
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Spending Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; Health Insurance Tax: Health Insurance Excise Tax, S. 603/HR 763, HR 3367
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA) Reauthorization legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2013
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2014.
Original Filing: 300622104.xml
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: Reasonable regulatory implementation timeline for
compliance with PL 111-148
Affordable Private Health Care: Effect of the Health Insurance Tax, defined Essential Health Benefits, and Age Rating on
premiums; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve
competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; Multi-State Health Plans; Centralized All-Payer Database
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Evidence Based Care; Wellness; Chronic Care Management
Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Age
Rating; Health Savings Accounts
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional
PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM
HR 2667 Introduced by Griffin (R-AR) on July 11, 2013
Authority for Mandate Delay Act
HR 2668 Introduced by Young (R-IN) on July 17, 2013
Fairness for Families Act
S. 1488 Introduced in Senate September 9, 2013
Fairness for American Families Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, as amended by the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act (PPACA), to delay until 2015 the requirement that individuals maintain minimal essential health care coverage.
Authority for Mandate Delay Act - Amends PPACA to delay until 2015 enforcement of requirements that large employers offer
their full-time employees the opportunity to enroll in minimum essential coverage. Delays the effective date of related
reporting requirements for such employers and for providers of minimum essential coverage.
HR 3350 Passed House without amendment November 15, 2013
Keep Your Health Plan Act of 2013 - Permits a health insurance issuer that has in effect health insurance coverage in the
individual market as of January 1, 2013, to continue offering such coverage for sale during 2014 outside of a health care
exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Treats such coverage as a grandfathered health plan
for purposes of an individual meeting the requirement to maintain minimum essential health coverage.
HR 2328 Introduced in House June 12, 2013 Rep. Rogers, Mike J. (R-MI)
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to exclude remuneration
paid for licensed independent insurance producers from administrative cost calculations for purposes of calculating the
medical-loss ratio of a health insurance plan.
S. 1486 Introduced August 1, 2013 by Sen. Carper, Thomas R. (D-DE)
Postal Reform Act of 2013 - Amends provisions of federal law relating to the funding of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
retirement and health care systems, operations, revenue, and governance.
HR 3362 Introduced October 29,2013 by Rep. Terry, Lee (R-NE)
Exchange Information Disclosure Act - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to expand reporting
requirements related to health care exchanges. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish reports
weekly through March 31, 2015, on: (1) consumer interactions with healthcare.gov or subsequent sites and any efforts
undertaken to remedy problems that impact taxpayers and consumers, (2) calls to the federal customer service call center,
including the number of calls received by the call center, problems identified by users, and referrals of those calls; (3) all
navigators and certified application counselors that have been trained and certified by health care exchanges; and (4) all agents
and brokers who have been trained and certified by the federal health care exchange.
HR 762 Introduced in House February 15, 2013 by Rep. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)
Health Care Choice Act of 2013 - Repeals the health insurance and health coverage expansion requirements of the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act and related requirements of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Restores provisions of law amended or repealed by such provisions.
H.J. Res. 59 making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of
motions to suspend the rules; providing for proceedings during the period from December 14, 2013, through January 6, 2014.
HR 460 Introduced in House February 4, 2013 Rep. McKinley, David B. (R-WV)
Patients' Access to Treatments Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish cost-sharing limits for health
plans that cover prescription drugs and use a formulary or other tiered cost-sharing structure. Prohibits such a health plan from
imposing cost-sharing requirements, including co-payment and co-insurance, applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug
tier that exceed the dollar amount of cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a non-preferred brand drug
tier. Applies the non-preferred brand drug tier for which beneficiary cost-sharing is lowest, if a formulary used by the health plan
contains more than one non-preferred brand drug tier.
Grandfathering and Delay of Individual Mandate
ACA Implementation
Multi-state Plan Program Implementation
Risk Corridors
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Reforms: Medicare A & B; Delivery System Reforms, Benefit Restructuring
HR 2810 Introduced by Burgess (R-TX) on July 31, 2013
Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Spending Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction;
Health Insurance Tax: Health Insurance Excise Tax, HR 763, HR 3367
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2013
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2013.
Original Filing: 300603846.xml
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: Reasonable regulatory implementation timeline for
compliance with PL 111-148
Affordable Private Health Care: Effect of the Health Insurance Tax, defined Essential Health Benefits, and Age Rating on
premiums; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve
competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; Multi-State Health Plans; Centralized All-Payer Database
Medical Loss Ratios: Level Playing Field for MLRs; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; MLR Broker Fees:
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Evidence Based Care; Wellness; Chronic Care Management
Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Age
Rating; Health Savings Accounts
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional
PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM
General issues related to Affordable Care Act implementation; Reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA)
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Reforms: Medicare A & B; Delivery System Reforms, Benefit Restructuring
HR 2810 Introduced by Burgess (R-TX) on July 31, 2013
Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act of 2013
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Spending Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction;
Health Insurance Tax:
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2013
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2013.
Original Filing: 300576508.xml
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: reasonable regulatory implementation timeline for
compliance with PL 111-148
Affordable Private Health Care: effect of the Health Insurance Tax, defined Essential Health Benefits, and Age Rating on
premiums; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve
competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; Multi-State Health Plans; Centralized All-Payer Database
Medical Loss Ratios: Level Playing Field for MLRs; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; MLR Broker Fees:
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Evidence Based Care; Wellness; Chronic Care Management
Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Age
Rating; Health Savings Accounts
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional
PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM
HR 2328 Introduced by Rogers (R-Mi.) on June 12, 2013
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2013.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Reforms: Medicare A & B; Delivery System Reforms, Benefit Restructuring
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Spending Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction;
Health Insurance Tax:
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2013
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2013.
Original Filing: 300552598.xml
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: reasonable regulatory implementation timeline for
compliance with PL 111-148
Affordable Private Health Care: effect of the Health Insurance Tax, defined Essential Health Benefits, and Age Rating on
premiums; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve
competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; Multi-State Health Plans; Centralized All-Payer Database
Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fees:
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Evidence Based Care; Wellness; Chronic Care Management
Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Age
Rating; Health Savings Accounts
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional
PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Reforms: Medicare A & B; Delivery System Reforms, Benefit Restructuring
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Spending Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction;
Health Insurance Tax: HR 763 Introduced by Boustany (R-La.) on February 15, 2013 - bill to repeal the annual fee on health
insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.; S 603 Introduced by Barrasso (R-Wyo.) on March
19, 2013 - bill to repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2012
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2013.
Original Filing: 300532415.xml
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: reasonable regulatory implementation timeline for
compliance with PL 111-148
Affordable Private Health Care: effect of the Health Insurance Tax, defined Essential Health Benefits, and Age Rating on
premiums; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve
competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; Multi-State Health Plans; Centralized All-Payer Database
Medical Loss Ratios: Level Playing Field for MLRs; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; MLR Broker Fees:
HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011", S 2068 "Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act
of 2012"
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Evidence Based Care; Wellness; Chronic Care Management
Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Age
Rating; Health Savings Accounts
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional
PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM; HR 2309 "Postal Reform Act of 2011" sections pertaining to
FEHBP; S1789 "21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012" sections pertaining to Postal Benefits carveout.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Reforms: Medicare A & B; Delivery System Reforms, Benefit Restructuring; Fraud; S1789 "21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012" sections
pertaining to wraparound plan for postal workers with Medicare Part A & B
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Savings Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction;
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2012
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2012.
Original Filing: 300511154.xml
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: reasonable regulatory implementation timeline for
compliance with PL 111-148
Affordable Private Health Care: Health Insurance Tax; Affordable Essential Health Benefits; Inextricable link between Individual
Mandate and Insurance Reforms; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; BCBSA's proposal "Building Tomorrow's Healthcare
System: The Pathway to High-Quality, Affordable Care in America"
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve
competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; existing state regulatory functions; Selling Health Insurance across state
lines: HR371 "Health Care Choice Act of 2011"; Multi-State Health Plans
Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee; State Innovation Waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting
requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations;
MLR Broker Fees: HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011", S 2068 "Access to Independent Health
Insurance Advisors Act of 2012"
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Evidence Based Care; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care
Management; Telemedicine
Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative
Simplification; ICD10 implementation; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation; Centralized All-Payer Database
Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed
Issue; Community Rating; Age Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts: HR5858 "Health Savings Accounts
Improvement Act of 2012"; Individual Mandate; Association Health Plans
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional
PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM; HR 2309 "Postal Reform Act of 2011" sections pertaining to
FEHBP; S1789 "21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012" sections pertaining to Postal Benefits carveout; OMB Postal Benefit
Carveout
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
S1789 "21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012" sections pertaining to wraparound plan for postal
workers with Medicare Part A & B; Delivery System Reforms; Physician Payment Alternatives; Fee for Service Payment Reforms;
HR 1063 "Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Savings Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction;
Health Insurance Tax: HR1370 "To Repeal the annual fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA" and S1880 "Jobs and
Premium Protection Act"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2012
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2012.
Original Filing: 300492960.xml
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable regulatory
implementation timeline for compliance with PL 111-148
Affordable Private Health Care: Health Insurance Tax; Affordable Essential Health Benefits; Inextricable link between Individual
Mandate and Insurance Reforms; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Rates; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to improve
competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; existing state regulatory functions; Selling Health Insurance across state
lines: HR371 "Health Care Choice Act of 2011"
Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee; State Innovation Waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting
requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Evidence Based Care; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care
Management; Telemedicine
Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative
Simplification; ICD10 implementation; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation; Centralized All-Payer Database
Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed
Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts: HR5858 "Health Savings Accounts Improvement Act
of 2012"; Individual Mandate; Association Health Plans
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Health Savings Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction;
MLR Broker Fees: HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; Health Insurance Tax: HR1370 "To Repeal the
annual fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA" and S1880 "Jobs and Premium Protection Act"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2012.
Original Filing: 300464069.xml
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable regulatory
implementation timeline for compliance with PL 111-148
Affordable Private Health Care: Health Insurance Excise Tax; Realistic Essential Health Benefits; Effective Individual Mandate;
Healthcare Delivery System Reforms;
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Premium Increases; Properly designed state based health insurance exchanges to
improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; federal rate review; existing state regulatory functions; Selling
Health Insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; HR1213 "Repeal mandatory funding provided to
States in the PPACA to Establish Benefit Exchanges"; HR5 "HEALTH Act of 2011"
Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; State
Innovation Waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller
states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Evidence Based Care; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care
Management
Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative
Simplification; ICD10 implementation; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation; Centralized All-Payer Database
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
Federal Employee Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) regarding proposals to allow additional types of carriers including regional
PPOs to be included in the coverage options offered by OPM.
job Creation Act of 2012"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions; Small Employer Tax Credits; Health Savings Accounts; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify
for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"; health insurer excise
tax; HR1370 "To Repeal the annual fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA"; S1880 "Jobs and Premium Protection
Act"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2012.
Original Filing: 300441459.xml
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage funding; deficit; BCBSA's proposal "Building Tomorrow's Healthcare System: The Pathway to High-Quality,
Affordable Care in America"; Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates
for compliance with PL 111-148
Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Essential Health Benefits; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare
Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Adequate Insurer Reserve Levels; Most Favored Nation clauses in
provider health contracts; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health Insurance Excise Tax
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Premium Increases; Creation of State-based Exchanges; Value of properly designed
state health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; federal rate review; existing
state regulatory functions; Selling Health Insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; HR1213
"Repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the PPACA to Establish Benefit Exchanges"; HR5 "HEALTH Act of 2011"
Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; State
Innovation Waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller
states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Evidence Based Care; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care
Management; Childhood Obesity
Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative
Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation; Centralized All-Payer Database
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
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2011
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2011.
Original Filing: 300421279.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; HR1213 "Repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the PPACA to Establish Benefit
Exchanges"; Debt Ceiling; HR1 "Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011" Title V and Title VIII; Medicare Advantage funding
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates
for compliance with PL 111-148
Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Essential Health Benefits; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare
Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Adequate Insurer Reserve Levels; Most Favored Nation clauses in
provider health contracts; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health Insurance Excise Tax
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Premium Increases; Creation of State-based Exchanges; Value of properly designed
state health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; federal rate review; existing
state regulatory functions; Selling Health Insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; HR1213
"Repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the PPACA to Establish Benefit Exchanges"; HR5 "HEALTH Act of 2011"
Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; State
Innovation Waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller
states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Evidence Based Care; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care
Management; Childhood Obesity
Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative
Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation
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
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
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 insurer's executive compensation; Small Employer Tax Credits; Health Savings Accounts; Medical Loss
Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of
2011"; HR1370 "To Repeal the annual fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2011.
Original Filing: 300395090.xml
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates
for compliance with PL 111-148
Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Essential Health Benefits; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare
Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Adequate Insurer Reserve Levels; Most Favored Nation clauses in
provider health contracts; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health Insurance Excise Tax
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Premium Increases; Creation of State-based Exchanges; Value of properly designed
state health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; federal rate review; existing
state regulatory functions; Selling Health Insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011; HR1213
"Repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the PPACA to Establish Benefit Exchanges"; HR5 "HEALTH Act of 2011"
Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; State
Innovation Waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller
states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Evidence Based Care; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care
Management; Childhood Obesity
Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative
Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation
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
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
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 insurer's executive compensation; Small Employer Tax Credits; Health Savings Accounts; Medical Loss
Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of
2011"; HR1370 "To Repeal the annual fee on Health Insurance Providers Enacted by PPACA"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300375865.xml
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates
for compliance with PL 111-148
Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Essential Health Benefits; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare
Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Adequate Insurer Reserve Levels; Most Favored Nation clauses in
provider health contracts; Individual responsibility to obtain and maintain insurance coverage; Health Insurance Excise Tax
State-based regulation: State Oversight of Premium Increases; Creation of State-based Exchanges; Value of properly designed
state health insurance exchanges to improve competition and maximize choice; federal exchanges; federal rate review; existing
state regulatory functions; Selling Health Insurance across state lines: HR371 Health Care Choice Act of 2011
Medical Loss Ratios: MLR Broker Fee HR1206 Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011; State
Innovation Waivers; Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller
states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations
Health Care Quality: Delivery System Incentives to Promote Better Care; Payment Reforms; Patient-centered Primary
Care/Medical Home; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Evidence Based Care; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care
Management; Childhood Obesity
Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative
Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication; Data Sharing; Data Aggregation
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
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
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 insurer's executive compensation; Small Employer Tax Credits; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify
for 833(b) tax deduction; MLR Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2011.
Original Filing: 300343526.xml
Lobbying Issues
comparative effectiveness
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates
for compliance with PL 111-148
State Oversight of Premium Increases: S 3078 and HR4757 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010; federal rate
review; HR 4700 Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges;
state exchanges
Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller
states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations
Recissions and Routine Administrative Functions; Internal Claims and Appeals/External Review; Open enrollment period;
adverse selection implications
Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare
Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Adequate Insurer Reserve Levels
Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management;
Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; Evidence Based Care; Healthcare Delivery System
Reforms; Childhood Obesity
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
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage; HR 6130 "Strengthening Medicare Anti-Fraud Measures Act of 2010"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
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 insurer's executive compensation; IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2010.
Original Filing: 300314852.xml
Lobbying Issues
Comparative Effectiveness
Pharmacy Anti-Trust
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR-HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: "good faith compliance standard", reasonable effective dates for compliance with PL 111-148.
State Oversight of Premium increases: S 3078 and HR 4757 " Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010"; federal rate review; HR 4700 "Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010"; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchange; state exchanges.
Medical Loss Ratios: quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers.
Dependent Health Care Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; Pre-existing condition for children; guaranteed issue for children under the age of 19.
Rescission and Routine Administrative Functions; Internal Claims and Appeals/External Review; Open enrollment period; adverse selection implications.
Affordable Private Health Care Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits; Adequate Insurer Reserve Levels.
Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits."
Health Care Quality; Patient Centered Primary Care/Medical Homes; Health Disparities; Wellness, Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; Evidence Based Care; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms; Childhood Obesity.
Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative Simplification; ICD 10.
Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Individual Mandates; MEWAs
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage; HR 6130 "Strengthening Medicare Anti-Trust Act of 2010"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
IRC Section 833(b) tax provisions; annual insurer assessments; proposed excise tax on high-value health insurance plans; Small Employer Tax Credits; IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; Medical Loss Ratio definition to qualify for 833(b) tax deduction.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 15, 2010.
Original Filing: 300287732.xml
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareSuccessful Insurance Industry Implementation of Health Reforms: good faith compliance standard, reasonable effective dates
for compliance with PL 111-148
State Oversight of Premium Increases: S 3078 and HR4757 Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010; federal rate
review; HR 4700 Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2010; existing state regulatory functions; federal exchanges;
state exchanges
Medical Loss Ratios: Quality improvement definition; Consistent reporting requirements for all insurers; Transition for smaller
states and Plans; include benefits for individuals as well as populations
Dependent Health Insurance Coverage: IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage; BCBS commitment to cover individuals up to
age 26 on their parents health insurance; HR5200 "FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act"
Lifetime and Annual Limits: lifetime and annual dollar limits on "essential health benefits"
Recissions and Patient Protections: Open enrollment period; adverse selection implications
Affordable Private Health Care: Insurer Fees; Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Healthcare
Delivery System Reforms; Small Employer Tax Credits
Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management;
Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; Evidence Based Care; Healthcare Delivery System
Reforms
Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative
Simplification; ICD10 Real time claims adjudication
Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Individual Manadate
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
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 insurer's executive compensation; Small Employer Tax Credits; IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 15, 2010.
Original Filing: 300259503.xml
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions
Sections of the Health Care Reform legislation pertaining to proposed annual insurer assessments and proposed excise tax on high-value health insurance plans.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
See additional specific issues page for HCRHealth Care Reform Bill HR3590 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" parts pertaining to health care reform;
Healthcare Reconciliation Bill HR 4872 "The Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010" parts pertaining to health care reform; reasonable effective dates for compliance with insurance reforms; affordable premiums (insurer tax, insufficient cost containment, weak mandate, restricted age discounts, insurer fees; federal health insurance rate authority;
national insurance exchange; grandfathering
Health Care Reform; Pathway to Covering America; Employer Based Healthcare System; Uninsured/Expanding Coverage;
Healthcare Reform Modeling;
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;
Medical Loss Ratios;
Government-run health insurance Plan; Government Plan Trigger; negotiated rates; state opt-out; Co-Ops; Medicare Payment
Rates; Provider Underpayments; Level Playing Field
Affordable Private Health Care; proposed insurer fees; excise taxes on high value Plans; premium caps; 5 to 1 Age Rating Bands;
Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Sherlock Report; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms;
malpractice reform.
New federal regulatory functions; existing state regulatory functions; Federal Exchanges; Federal Connectors; Virtual
Connectors; State Insurance Marts (SIMs); Pooling
Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management;
Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; evidence based care; Healthcare Delivery System
Reforms;
Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative
Simplification
Antitrust and Health Insurance Reform; McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption repeal legislation: HR 4626 "Health Insurance
Industry Fair Competition Act"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage Funding
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300242072.xml
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage Funding and Medicare Advantage Rates
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR- HealthcareHealth Care Reform; Employer Based Healthcare System; Uninsured/Expanding Coverage
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;
Medical Loss Ratios
HR 3200 "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009"; Senate Finance Committee Chairman's Mark - no bill number
"America's Healthy Future Act"; HR 3962 "Affordable Health Care for America Act"; HR 3962 Manager's Amendment; HR 3590
"Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act"; HR 3590 Manager's Amendment
Government-run health insurance Plan; Government Plan Trigger; negotiated rates; state opt-out; Co-Ops; Medicare Payment
Rates; Level Playing Field
Affordable Private Health Care; proposed insurer fees; excise taxes on high value Plans; premium caps;Realistic Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Sherlock Report
New federal regulatory functions; existing state regulatory functions; Federal Exchanges; Federal Connectors; Virtual
Connectors; State Insurance Marts (SIMs); Pooling
Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management;
Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; evidence based care; Healthcare Delivery System
Reforms;
Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative
Simplification
Antitrust and Health Insurance Reform; McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption repeal legislation: S1681 and HR3596 "Health
Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions
proposed annual insurer assessments, proposed excise tax on high-value health insurance plans
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 14, 2009.
Original Filing: 300204319.xml
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage Funding and 2010 Medicare Advantage Rates
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareHealth Care Reform; Pathway to Covering America; Employer Based Healthcare System; Uninsured/Expanding Coverage;
Healthcare Reform Modeling;
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;
HR 3200 "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009"; S1679 "Affordable Health Choices Act"; Senate Finance
Committee Chairman's Mark - no bill number "America's Healthy Future Act"; HR1321 and S391 "Healthy Americans Act"
Government-run health insurance Plan; Government Plan Trigger; Co-Ops; Medicare Payment Rates; Provider Underpayments;
Level Playing Field
Affordable Private Health Care; proposed insurer fees; excise taxes on high value Plans; 5 to 1 Age Rating Bands; Realistic
Minimum Benefit Values; Effective Individual Mandate; Sherlock Report; Healthcare Delivery System Reforms;
Health Care Quality; Patient-centered Primary Care/Medical Home; Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management;
Comparative Effectiveness Research; Improved Delivery of Health Care; evidence based care; Healthcare Delivery System
Reforms;
Pooling, Exchanges, Federal Connectors; Virtual Connectors; State Insurance Marts (SIMs);
Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records; Administrative
Simplification
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
IRC Section 833(b) tax provisions
proposed annual insurer assessments
proposed excise tax on high-value health insurance plans
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2009.
Original Filing: 300184646.xml
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR-HealthcareHealth Care Reform; Employer Based Healthcare System; Effective Individual Mandate; Government Plan Option; Healthcare Reform Model
HR 1321 and S391 'Healthy Americans Act", HR1897 and S803 "Healthy Workforce Act of 2009", American Health Choices Act
Insurance Market Reform; Individual Market Reform; Small Group Market Reform; Small Business Healthcare; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts
Federal Connectors; Virtual Connectors; State Insurance Marts
Health Information Technology Standards; Health Information Privacy
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
IRC section 833(b) tax provisions
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2009.
Original Filing: 300152714.xml
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage Funding: 2010 Medicare Advantage Rates
HR1: "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009" Section 3001 on COBRA Subsidies; Section 5001 on Medicaid Funding; Sections 4101 and 4102 on Electronic Health Records; Sections on Health Information Privacy; Section 804 on comparative Effectiveness Research
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for general lobbying issue area: HCR - HealthcareHealth Care Reform: Employer Based Health Care System; Uninsured/Expanding Coverage; Individual Mandate; Affordable Health Care; Government Plan Option
Insurance Market Reform: Small Group Market Reform Small Business Healthcare
Federal Connectors: Virtual Connectors; State Insurance Marts (SIMs)
Health Care Quality: Health Disparities; Wellness; Chronic Care Management; Comparative Effective Research
Health Information Technology: Health Information Privacy; Electronic Health Records
S386 "fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009" sections pertaining to the False Claims Act
HR1253 "Health Insurance Restrictions and Limitations Clarification Act of 2009."
Antitrust and Health Insurance Reform
Mental Health Parity
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Biogenerics/Generic Biologics: HR1427 "Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
HR1 "American Recovery and reinvestment Act of 2009" - parts pertaining to the Trade Adjustment Act Health Care Tax Credit Section 1899A; Small Business Coverage Tax Credits
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2008
In Q4, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2009.
Original Filing: 300123957.xml
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage Funding: HR 6331 "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008", S3101 "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008", and S3118 "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - HealthcareAntitrust and Health Insurance Reform: HR971 and S2161 "Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007", S618 "Insurance
Industry Competition Act of 2007"
Health Information Technology Standards; HIT Privacy; Electronic Health Records; ICD10 Implementation: HR1368
"Personalized Health Information Act of 2007"; S1783 and S1693 "Wired for Health Care Quality Act"; HR3800 "Promoting
Health Information Technology Act"; HR2406 "Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act"; HR6357
"Pro(Tech)t Act of 2008"
Healthcare Reform; Insurance Market Reform; Employer Based Healthcare System; Small Group Market/Small Business
Healthcare; Uninsured; Health Disparities; Connectors/Virtual Connectors; S1019 "Health Care Choice Act of 2007"; S334 and
HR3163 "Healthy Americans Act"; S2795 "Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008"
Mental Health Parity: S3712 "A Bill to make a technical correction in the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health
Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008"
TAA; HR3801 and S1848 "TAA Health Coverage Improvement Act of 2007"
Comparative Effectiveness Funding: HR3162 "Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007" Section 904 only,
HR2184 "Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act"; S3408 "Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008"
Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts
SCHIP; HR976 and HR3963 "SCHIP Extension Bill"
HR2851 and S400 "Michelle's Law"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare; Comparative Effectiveness Funding: HR3162 "Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007" Section 904 only,
HR2184 "Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act"; S3408 "Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008"; Medicare Advantage:
HR 6331 "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008", S3101 "Medicare Improvements for Patients and
Providers Act of 2008", and S3118 "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Comparative Effectiveness Funding: HR3162 "Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007" Section 904 only, HR2184 "Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act", S3408 "Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
HR3920 "Trade and Globalization Act of 2007" and S1848 "TAA Health Coverage Improvement Act of 2007"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
3rd Quarter, 2008
In Q3, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2008.
Original Filing: 300102145.xml
Lobbying Issues
See additional page for specific issue description for this issue area: HCR-Health IssuesAntitrust and Health Insurance Reform: HR971 and S2161 "Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007"
Health Information Technology Standards; HIT Privacy; Electronic Health records; ICD-10 Implementation: HR3168 "Personalized Health Information Act of 2007", S1783 and S1693 "Wired for Health Care Quality Act", HR3800 "Promoting Health Information Technology Act", HR6357 "Pro(TECH)t Act of 2008"
Healthcare Reform; Insurance Market Reform; Employer Based Healthcare System; Small Group Market/Small Business Healthcare; Uninsured: S1019 "Health Care Choice Act of 2007", S334 and HR3163 "Healthy Americans Act", S2795 "Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008"
Mental Health Parity: HR1424 "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007" and S558 "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007"
Comparative Effectiveness Research: HR3162 "Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare; Medicare Part D; Comparative Effectiveness: HR3162 "Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007"; HR2184 "Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act"; Medicare Electronic Health Records; Pay for Performance; Medicare Advantage: HR6331 "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008", S3101 "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008", and S3118 "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
E-Prescribing; Comparative Effectiveness Research: HR3162 "Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007"; HR2184 "Enhanced Healthcare Value for All Act."
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage Funding: HR6331 "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008", S3101 "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008", and S3118 "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008", Comparative Effectiveness Funding: HR3162 "Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007", HR2184 "Enhanced health Care Value for All Act."
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2008
In Q2, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 14, 2008.
Original Filing: 300066231.xml
Lobbying Issues
See additional page for specific issue descriptions for this issue area: HCR - Health IssuesAntitrust and Health Insurance Reform: HR 971 and S 2161 "Community Fairness Act of 2007", S 618 Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007"
Health Information Technology Standards; Electronic Health Records; ICD-10 Implementation: HR 1368 "Personalized Health Information Act of 2007"; S 1783 and S 1693 "Wired for Health Care Quality Act"; HR 3800 "Promoting Health Information Technology Act"; HR 2406 "Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act"; HR 6357 "Pro(TECH)t Act of 2008"
Healthcare Reform; Insurance Market Reform; Employer Based Healthcare System; Small Group Market/Small Business Healthcare; Uninsured: S 1019 "Health Care Choice Act of 2007"; S 334 and HR 3163 "Healthy Americans Act"; S 2795 "Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008"
Mental Health Parity: HR 1424 "Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007" and S 558 "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007"
Comparative Effectiveness Research: HR 3162 "Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007"; HR 2184 "Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare: Medicare Part D; Comparative Effectiveness Research: HR 3162 "Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007"; HR 2184 "Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act"; Medicare Electronic Health Records; Pay for Performance; Medicare Advantage: HR 6331 "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"; S 3101 "Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008"; S 3118 "Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
E- Prescribing; Comparative Effectiveness Research: HR 3162 " Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007"; HR 2184 "Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2008
In Q1, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 14, 2008.
Original Filing: 300036685.xml
Lobbying Issues
Medicare Advantage Funding; and Comparative Effectiveness Funding: HR 3162 "Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007"; HR 2184 "Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act of 2007".
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Antitrust and Health Insurance Reform: HR 971 and S 2161 "Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2007", S 618 "Insurance Industry Competition ACt of 2007"
(specific issues descriptions on continued on next page)Health Information Technology Standards; Electronic Health Records: ICD-10: HR 1368 'Personalized Health Information Act of 2007"; S 1783 and S 1693 "Wired for Health Care Quality Act"; HR 3800 "Promoting Health Information Technology Act"; HR 2406 "Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act."
Healthcare Reform; Insurance Market Reform; Employer Based Healthcare System; Uninsured: S 1019 "Health Care Choice Act of 2007"; S 334 and HR 3163 "Healthy Americans Act."
Mental Health Parity: HR 1424 "Paul Wellstone Mental health nd Addiction Equity Act of 2007" and S 558 "Mental Health Parity Act of 2007."
Comparative Effectiveness Research: HR 3162 "Children's Health and Medicare Protection ACt of 2007"
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Medicare: Medicare Advantage; Medicare Part D; Comparative Effectiveness Research: HR 3162 "Children's Health and medicare Protection Act of 2007"; "Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act"; Medicare Electronic Health Records; Pay for Performance
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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