Humana Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Health insurance, managed healthcare, dental insurance, life and disability insurance.

Lobbying Interests:
Health insurance issues for both managed care and indemnity products. General insurance regulation including solvency, financial standards and market conduct. Issues related to dental, life and disability insurance coverage. Taxation issues related to both insurers/HMOs and employee benefits as well as business expenses. Matters related to workers compensation insurance. Health care provider regulation. Medical assistance coverage and administration.

CEO Name:
Michael McCallister

Contact
MM
Mike McAllister
1100 Employers Blvd
Green Bay, WI 54344
apatek@humana.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Allan Patek Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/18/2003 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 6
Assembly Bill 6
relating to: single factor apportionment of income for corporate income tax and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/18/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 229
Assembly Bill 229
relating to: establishing a publicly financed health care system for residents of this state, creating the Department of Health Planning and Finance, Health Policy Board, and regional health councils, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriatio...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Affect on consumer choice and negative effect business operations.
Assembly Bill 290
Assembly Bill 290
relating to: creating an individual income tax subtract modification for amounts spent on medical insurance premiums by certain individuals.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Can have a positive impact on the affordability of coverage for individuals by creating tax equity with those who have employer sponsored coverage.
Assembly Bill 312
Assembly Bill 312
relating to: the purchase of health care coverage by certain individuals through the Group Insurance Board, requiring the Group Insurance Board and the Private Employer Health Care Coverage Board to offer a combined health care coverage plan, granting rule...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We are concerned about the adverse selection associated with including individuals and groups that are not state employees in this pool.
Assembly Bill 413
Assembly Bill 413
relating to: single sales factor apportionment of income for corporate income tax and franchise tax purposes and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Reduces the tax penalty associated with employing people in Wisconsin.
Senate Bill 72
Senate Bill 72
relating to: increasing the limits for insurance coverage of nervous or mental health disorders or alcoholism or other drug abuse problems.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/18/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 197
Senate Bill 197
relating to: single sales factor apportionment of income for corporate income tax and franchise tax purposes and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 37

For
Notification Date
6/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Eliminates the tax penalty associated with employing people in Wisconsin.

Budget Bill Subjects

Employee Trust Funds
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employee Trust Funds

Notification Date
3/18/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

General Fund Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes

Notification Date
3/18/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Health and Family Services: Health
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health

Notification Date
3/18/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance

Notification Date
3/18/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Insurance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance

Notification Date
3/18/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Revenue: Tax Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration

Notification Date
3/18/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Small Employer Uniform Quote Form.
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Small Employer Uniform Quote Form.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 570 (7/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 03-055
Other
Notification Date
7/18/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Concerned about form content and implementation issues.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Revising the rules for insurers offering defined network plans, preferred provider plans and limited service health organizations. (INS 9)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revising the rules for insurers offering defined network plans, preferred provider plans and limited service health organizations. (INS 9)

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/31/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Development of a uniform credentialing process for health care providers with insurers and health plans.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of a uniform credentialing process for health care providers with insurers and health plans.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/6/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Expansion of price and performance disclosure by physicians and hospitals.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expansion of price and performance disclosure by physicians and hospitals.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/6/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

DHFS Administrative Rule Revision - HFS 117 Medical Record Fee Limits. Proposed increases and the impact on organizations that must obtain copies of records and incentives for record holding organizations to implement electronic records management.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHFS Administrative Rule Revision - HFS 117 Medical Record Fee Limits. Proposed increases and the impact on organizations that must obtain copies of records and incentives for record holding organizations to implement electronic records management.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
7/18/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$3,413.46
2004
July - December
$9,684.92
Total $13,098.38
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
1.50
2004
July - December
10.50
Total 12.00
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
26.00
2004
July - December
52.00
Total 78.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
20%
Total 14%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
50%
Total 35%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
30%
2004
July - December
10%
Total 16%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
70%
2004
July - December
15%
Total 32%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures