Blue Cross/Blue Shield United of Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Providing health insurance in Wisconsin
Lobbying Interests:
Medicaid, BadgerCare, business corporate tax issues, health insurance regulations or legislation
CEO Name:
Thomas Hefty
Special Projects Coordinator
Providing health insurance in Wisconsin
Lobbying Interests:
Medicaid, BadgerCare, business corporate tax issues, health insurance regulations or legislation
CEO Name:
Thomas Hefty
Special Projects Coordinator
Contact
AL
Amy Lodes
401 W Michigan
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 226-5264
(414) 226-6229
amy.lodes@cobalt-corp.com
401 W Michigan
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 226-5264
(414) 226-6229
amy.lodes@cobalt-corp.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Strohl | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/6/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| William Broydrick | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/6/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Karen Geiger | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/6/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Catherine Boyce | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/6/2003 | Withdrawn On 2/7/2003 |
| Laura Riske | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/6/2003 | Withdrawn On 1/12/2004 |
| Annette Cruz | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/6/2003 | Withdrawn On 1/22/2004 |
| Sandra Lonergan | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/14/2003 | Withdrawn On 8/4/2003 |
| Eric J Petersen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 5/6/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 304
relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees; allowing municipal employers to change health care coverage plan providers; factors considered in rendering a collective bargaining arbitration decision; requiring the Gr...
Bill Text and History
6/10/2003
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.
relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees; allowing municipal employers to change health care coverage plan providers; factors considered in rendering a collective bargaining arbitration decision; requiring the Gr...
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date6/10/2003
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 356
relating to: the definition of the practice of chiropractic; chiropractic evaluations, treatments, and referrals to physicians; unprofessional conduct by chiropractors; delegations by chiropractors to physician assistants and other employees; continuing ed...
Bill Text and History
6/10/2003
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.
relating to: the definition of the practice of chiropractic; chiropractic evaluations, treatments, and referrals to physicians; unprofessional conduct by chiropractors; delegations by chiropractors to physician assistants and other employees; continuing ed...
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date6/10/2003
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 364
relating to: required coverage of off-label drugs for the treatment of cancer.
Bill Text and History
6/10/2003
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.
relating to: required coverage of off-label drugs for the treatment of cancer.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date6/10/2003
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 840
relating to: making various miscellaneous changes to the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
8/2/2004
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.
relating to: making various miscellaneous changes to the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date8/2/2004
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employee Trust Funds
Employee Trust Funds
Notification Date
6/10/2003
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
Private Employer Health Care Coverage Program
6/10/2003
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
Private Employer Health Care Coverage Program
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health
Health and Family Services: Health
Notification Date
6/10/2003
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
Health Care Data collection; Health Plan enrollment periods
6/10/2003
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
Health Care Data collection; Health Plan enrollment periods
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Notification Date
4/11/2003
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.
4/11/2003
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Prescription Drug Assistance
Health and Family Services: Prescription Drug Assistance
Notification Date
6/10/2003
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
Prescription Drug Purchasing Pool
6/10/2003
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
Prescription Drug Purchasing Pool
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance
Insurance
Notification Date
4/11/2003
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.
4/11/2003
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
Ins 3.39, Medicare supplement, replacement, cost, select, choice, advantage and prescription drug plans.
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Ins 3.39, Medicare supplement, replacement, cost, select, choice, advantage and prescription drug plans.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 586 (10/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-121
1/28/2005
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.
Insurance
Subject
Ins 3.39, Medicare supplement, replacement, cost, select, choice, advantage and prescription drug plans.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 586 (10/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-121
Other
Notification Date1/28/2005
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Emergency Rule for Uniform Application
Emergency Rule for Uniform Application
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
6/10/2003
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
6/10/2003
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HIRSP Reform proposal
HIRSP Reform proposal
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/28/2003
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/28/2003
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.
Recommendations related to medicare reimbursement issues as identified in OCI's Small Employer Task Force report
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Recommendations related to medicare reimbursement issues as identified in OCI's Small Employer Task Force report
Recommendations related to medicare reimbursement issues as identified in OCI's Small Employer Task Force report
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/22/2002
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
Blue Cross/Blue Shield United of Wisconsin
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/22/2002
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
Blue Cross/Blue Shield United of Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
INS 8.52, relating to the publication of health insurance rates for small employer health insurance
INS 8.52, relating to the publication of health insurance rates for small employer health insurance
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/18/2002
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
Blue Cross/Blue Shield United of Wisconsin
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/18/2002
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
Blue Cross/Blue Shield United of Wisconsin
INS 9, relating to revising requirements for defined network plans, preferred provider plans and limited service health organization plans
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
INS 9, relating to revising requirements for defined network plans, preferred provider plans and limited service health organization plans
INS 9, relating to revising requirements for defined network plans, preferred provider plans and limited service health organization plans
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/18/2002
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
Blue Cross/Blue Shield United of Wisconsin
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/18/2002
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
Blue Cross/Blue Shield United of Wisconsin
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $71,463.64 |
2004 July - December $72,569.28 |
Total $144,032.92 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 7.50 |
2004 July - December 27.25 |
Total 34.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 57.41 |
2004 July - December 28.25 |
Total 85.66 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Ins 3.39, Medicare supplement, replacement, cost, select, choice, advantage and prescription drug plans.
| 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 30% |
Total 14% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
INS 9, relating to revising requirements for defined network plans, preferred provider plans and limited service health organization plans
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 5% |
2004 July - December 60% |
Total 30% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 10% |
2004 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 80% |
2004 July - December 10% |
Total 48% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.