WEA Insurance Corporation

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The WEA Insurance Corporation is a wholly owned, not-for-profit subsidiary of the WEA Insurance Trust, a voluntary employee beneficiary association established by Wisconsin Education Association to provide health, life, dental, disability, and long term care benefit plans to Wisconsin public education employees.

Lobbying Interests:
Group insurance: health, dental, long term disability, life, long term care.

CEO Name:
Al Jacobs
Director, Government Relations

Contact
VV
Vaughn Vance
PO Box 7338
Madison, WI 53707-7338
(608) 661-6774
(608) 276-9119
vvance@weatrust.com
www.weatrust.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Carol Rubin Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/10/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Alan Jacobs Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/10/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Fred Evert Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/10/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Vaughn Vance Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/10/2005 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 274
Assembly Bill 274
relating to: allowing any provider to participate in a health care plan under the terms of the plan, requiring an annual period for providers to elect to participate in health care plans, and requiring notice to a provider of the reason for exclusion from ...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/13/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 515
Assembly Bill 515
relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees and allowing municipal employers to change health care coverage plan providers.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/1/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 516
Assembly Bill 516
relating to: requiring the Group Insurance Board to prepare a report on offering group health insurance plans at different cost levels to local government employers and employees.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/1/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 517
Assembly Bill 517
relating to: requiring the Group Insurance Board to offer for purchase long-term care insurance policies to employees of local governments.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/1/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 519
Assembly Bill 519
relating to: disclosure of health insurance claims experience of local governmental units; bids submitted to local governmental units for health insurance; requiring the commissioner of insurance to promulgate rules establishing uniform forms for local gov...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/1/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 844
Assembly Bill 844
relating to: the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance R...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 74

Against
Notification Date
12/6/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 862
Assembly Bill 862
relating to: self-funded employer groups for providing health care coverage.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/27/2006
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 907
Assembly Bill 907
relating to: requiring a contract with a data organization for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of health care claims information; eliminating the Board on Health Care Information, the Interagency Coordinating Council, and the Independent Review...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 228

For
Notification Date
1/4/2006
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 1039
Assembly Bill 1039
relating to: persons to whom liability insurance claim settlement checks must be made payable; independent evaluations for insurance coverage of chiropractic treatment; current procedural terminology codes on health insurance claim forms; and direct paymen...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/28/2006
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 1049
Assembly Bill 1049
relating to: ratification of the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/27/2006
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 1171
Assembly Bill 1171
relating to: creating a Healthy Wisconsin Authority and requiring a study on a catastrophic reinsurance program for health care costs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2006
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 164
Senate Bill 164
relating to: notice regarding unauthorized acquisition of personal information.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 138

None
Notification Date
9/14/2005
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.
Senate Bill 241
Senate Bill 241
relating to: disclosure of group health claims experience.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/1/2005
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.
Senate Bill 242
Senate Bill 242
relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees and allowing municipal employers to change health care coverage plan providers.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/1/2005
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.
Senate Bill 288
Senate Bill 288
relating to: coverage of certain health care costs in cancer clinical trials.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/1/2005
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.
Senate Bill 420
Senate Bill 420
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/27/2006
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 451
Senate Bill 451
relating to: the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance R...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/6/2005
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.
Senate Bill 614
Senate Bill 614
persons to whom liability insurance claim settlement checks must be made payable; independent evaluations for insurance coverage of chiropractic treatment; current procedural terminology codes on health insurance claim forms; and direct payment to a chirop...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/27/2006
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 Resolution 63
Senate Resolution 63
creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental approval for red...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/3/2006
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

Administration: Attached Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Attached Programs

Notification Date
2/15/2005
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.

Comments
Health Care Quality & Patient Safety Board relating to data collection efforts

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

Notification Date
7/15/2005
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.

Comments
HIRSP Assessment Tax Credit

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Incorporate terminology regarding defined network plans and revise requirements for preferred provider plans.
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Incorporate terminology regarding defined network plans and revise requirements for preferred provider plans.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 549 (10/1/2001)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-059
Other
Notification Date
1/21/2005
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

Special Legislative Council Committee on the Review of State School Aid Formula
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Legislative Council Committee on the Review of State School Aid Formula

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/9/2006
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.

Healthy Wisconsin Council
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Healthy Wisconsin Council

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/7/2006
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.

State catestrophic health care reinsurance program for businesses and individuals.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State catestrophic health care reinsurance program for businesses and individuals.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/7/2006
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.

Appointments to the HIRSP Authority Board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointments to the HIRSP Authority Board

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2006
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
10/3/2005
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.

LRB-3240; relating to the collection, analysis and dissemination of health care claims information and involving a state partnership with a data organization.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3240; relating to the collection, analysis and dissemination of health care claims information and involving a state partnership with a data organization.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/29/2005
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.

LRB-2490/1; re: collective bargaining over health care coverage for public employees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2490/1; re: collective bargaining over health care coverage for public employees

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/10/2005
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.

LRB-2875/1; re: disclosure of group health claims experience
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2875/1; re: disclosure of group health claims experience

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/10/2005
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.

Proposed changes to the definition of a "group health benefit plan" in order to faciliate "list billing"
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed changes to the definition of a "group health benefit plan" in order to faciliate "list billing"

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/7/2005
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.

Changes in funding or benefit design for the Health Insurance Risk Sharing Plan
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes in funding or benefit design for the Health Insurance Risk Sharing Plan

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/21/2005
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.

Collection and reporting of health care data
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Collection and reporting of health care data

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Health Care Cost Transparency
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Care Cost Transparency

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Issues relating to health care cost containment strategies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues relating to health care cost containment strategies

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Proposals on Local Government Health Partnerships
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals on Local Government Health Partnerships

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Purchasing pools for prescription drugs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Purchasing pools for prescription drugs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Creation of a mandatory state health plan for public school employees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creation of a mandatory state health plan for public school employees

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Broker/agent disclosures
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Broker/agent disclosures

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
12/7/2004
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$32,410.04
2005
July - December
$34,761.75
2006
January - June
$25,006.96
2006
July - December
$24,432.10
Total $116,610.85
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
103.00
2005
July - December
50.50
2006
January - June
71.25
2006
July - December
33.00
Total 257.75
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
271.75
2005
July - December
220.25
2006
January - June
214.00
2006
July - December
139.00
Total 845.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: disclosure of group health claims experience.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
20%
2006
January - June
20%
2006
July - December
Total 13%
relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees and allowing municipal employers to change health care coverage plan providers.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 7%
relating to: coverage of certain health care costs in cancer clinical trials.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: requiring a contract with a data organization for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of health care claims information; eliminating the Board on Health Care Information, the Interagency Coordinating Council, and the Independent Review Board; and making appropriations.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
15%
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan assessments; and making an appropriation.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
20%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees and allowing municipal employers to change health care coverage plan providers.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: persons to whom liability insurance claim settlement checks must be made payable; independent evaluations for insurance coverage of chiropractic treatment; current procedural terminology codes on health insurance claim forms; and direct payment to a chiropractor.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
10%
Total 10%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
40%
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
10%
Total 20%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
25%
Total 9%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
25%
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
20%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
15%
2006
July - December
Total 11%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
20%
Total 4%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures