BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA, INC. for BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA INC
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter - Report (this page) | Apr 20, 2011 | $360,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Apr 20, 2011 | $360,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | May 18, 2011 | $360,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Medicare Advantage; Medicare Fraud
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARILYN BERRY THOMPSON | — |
| CYRUS M JOLLIVETTE | — |
| STEVEN DOUGLAS SMITH | — |
Pharmacy PHA
FEHBP Pharmacy Benefits Contracting
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARILYN BERRY THOMPSON | — |
| CYRUS M JOLLIVETTE | — |
| STEVEN DOUGLAS SMITH | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
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; MRL Broker Fees HR1206 "Access to Professional Health Insurance Act of 2011"
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARILYN BERRY THOMPSON | — |
| CYRUS M JOLLIVETTE | — |
| STEVEN DOUGLAS SMITH | — |
Health Issues HCR
See attached addendum for General Lobbying Issue Area: HCR - Healthcare Successful 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 competetition 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; ICD-10 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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARILYN BERRY THOMPSON | — |
| CYRUS M JOLLIVETTE | — |
| STEVEN DOUGLAS SMITH | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.