Blue Cross/Blue Shield United of Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Health insurance industry
Lobbying Interests:
Medicaid, BadgerCare, business corporate tax issues, health insurance regulations or legislation
CEO Name:
Thomas Hefty
Executive Assistant
Health insurance industry
Lobbying Interests:
Medicaid, BadgerCare, business corporate tax issues, health insurance regulations or legislation
CEO Name:
Thomas Hefty
Executive Assistant
Contact
RM
Renate Manthei
6775 W. Washington Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 459-6918
(414) 459-2980
Renate.Manthei@bcbswi.com
www.wellpoint.com
6775 W. Washington Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 459-6918
(414) 459-2980
Renate.Manthei@bcbswi.com
www.wellpoint.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Geiger | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/28/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Joseph Strohl | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/28/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Eric J Petersen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/28/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 617
relating to: coverage of certain health care costs in cancer clinical trials.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 194
3/2/2006
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.
relating to: coverage of certain health care costs in cancer clinical trials.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 194
None
Notification Date3/2/2006
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.
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
1/25/2006
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.
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 Date1/25/2006
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
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
3/2/2006
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.
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
None
Notification Date3/2/2006
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.
Senate Bill 420
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.
Bill Text and History
3/2/2006
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.
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date3/2/2006
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.
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
3/2/2006
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.
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
None
Notification Date3/2/2006
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health
Health and Family Services: Health
Notification Date
5/24/2005
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 Provisions
5/24/2005
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 Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Notification Date
5/24/2005
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
General Medicaid Reform
5/24/2005
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
General Medicaid Reform
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Ins 9, matters governed by the suspended provisions.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (4/15/2006)
1/26/2007
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 9, matters governed by the suspended provisions.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (4/15/2006)
For
Notification Date1/26/2007
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
Changes to the funding mechanism and benefit design for the Health Insurance Risk Sharing Program.
Changes to the funding mechanism and benefit design for the Health Insurance Risk Sharing Program.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
6/7/2005
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
6/7/2005
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
INS 3.39 Medicare supplement rules
INS 3.39 Medicare supplement rules
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
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.
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
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.
Comments
Blue Cross/Blue Shield United of Wisconsin
Rule (by a state agency)
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.
Comments
Blue Cross/Blue Shield United of Wisconsin
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $75,754.53 |
2005 July - December $78,300.72 |
2006 January - June $69,759.81 |
2006 July - December $69,671.81 |
Total $293,486.87 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 33.49 |
2005 July - December 54.00 |
2006 January - June 17.17 |
2006 July - December 5.00 |
Total 109.66 |
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 96.66 |
2005 July - December 70.75 |
2006 January - June 29.25 |
2006 July - December 0.00 |
Total 196.66 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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 |
2006 January - June 9% |
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 81% |
2006 July - December |
Total 12% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 3% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 1% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 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 100% |
Total 2% |
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
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 15% |
2005 July - December 3% |
2006 January - June 10% |
2006 July - December |
Total 9% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 82% |
2005 July - December 85% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 69% |
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.