WELLMARK, INC. for WELLMARK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Quarter - Report (this page) | Jul 20, 2010 | $160,000 | Replaced |
| 2nd Quarter - Report | Oct 20, 2010 | $160,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Pharmacy PHA
HR 4489 "FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act"; Pharmacy Antitrust pharmacy antitrust issues
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| FRANK J STORK | — |
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; IRS Guidelines on dependent coverage
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| FRANK J STORK | — |
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 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 Grandfathering Rules: Interim final rule of June 14th; Flexibility to modify items that are not specifically prohibited 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" Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions: Pre-existing condition for children; guaranteed issue for children under the age of 19 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; Guaranteed Issue; Community Rating; Health Status Rating; Health Savings Accounts/Medical Savings Accounts; Individual Manadate; MEWAs HR 2517 "Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009"
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| FRANK J STORK | — |
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.