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
Director, State Government Relations

Contact
DKS
David Kemmerly Snyder
500 W Main
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 580-3580
(920) 339-7709
dkemmerly@humana.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Allan Patek Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/4/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Scott Stenger Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/4/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Mindy Walker Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 3/14/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Mary Haffenbredl Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 9/19/2007 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 47
Assembly Bill 47
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2007
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.
Comments
This bill would create tax equity for individuals who select high deductible plans. It also makes it easier for low-income workers to fund HSA accounts.
Assembly Bill 71
Assembly Bill 71
relating to: requiring that patients be informed of health care facility use charges and that the charges be identified separately on bills.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/25/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 94
Assembly Bill 94
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 consumer health councils, granting rule-making authority, and making app...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/25/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 107
Assembly Bill 107
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain medical care insurance policy premiums.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/25/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 110
Assembly Bill 110
relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees, allowing municipal employers to change health care coverage plan providers, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/25/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 111
Assembly Bill 111
relating to: income and franchise tax credits for information technology equipment used to maintain medical records in electronic form and for interest on bonds or notes issued by the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority for purposes relat...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/25/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 280
Assembly Bill 280
relating to: health insurance coverage of a full-time student on medical leave.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 36

For
Notification Date
4/27/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 542
Assembly Bill 542
relating to: the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact, the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission, filing insurance policy forms with the commissioner of insurance, suitability of annuity contracts, and granting rule-making authority...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/29/2007
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.
Comments
Support
Assembly Bill 688
Assembly Bill 688
relating to: the definition of a late enrollee; making group insurance certificates available electronically; prohibiting a lender from requiring property insurance in an amount that exceeds the replacement value of improvements; premium tax statute of lim...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2008
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 729
Assembly Bill 729
relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/25/2008
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.
For
Notification Date
1/25/2008
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 872
Assembly Bill 872
relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers, insurers, and governmental self-insured plans; requiring acceptance by a health care provider of a payment amount in certain circumstances; and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/3/2008
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 18
Senate Bill 18
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2007
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.
Comments
This bill would create tax equity for individuals who select high deductible plans. It also makes it easier for low-income workers to fund HSA accounts.
Senate Bill 45
Senate Bill 45
relating to: income and franchise tax credits for information technology equipment used to maintain medical records in electronic form and for interest on bonds or notes issued by the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority for purposes relat...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/25/2007
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.
Senate Bill 46
Senate Bill 46
relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees, allowing municipal employers to change health care coverage plan providers, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/25/2007
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.
Senate Bill 51
Senate Bill 51
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 consumer health councils, granting rule-making authority, and making app...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/25/2007
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.
Senate Bill 154
Senate Bill 154
relating to: health insurance coverage of a full-time student on medical leave.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/25/2007
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.
Senate Bill 178
Senate Bill 178
relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/25/2008
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 294
Senate Bill 294
relating to: the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact, the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission, filing insurance policy forms with the commissioner of insurance, suitability of annuity contracts, and granting rule-making authority...

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 168

For
Notification Date
11/6/2007
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.
Comments
Support
Senate Bill 337
Senate Bill 337
relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/30/2007
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.
Comments
Support

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.

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

Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.

Comments
Health Care Quality Council, Health Care Quality fund, Healthy Wisconsin Authority

Notification Date
2/16/2007
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance

Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.

Comments
HISRP Pilot Program, Mandates including mental health AODA, Autism, Chiropractic and Procedural Terminology.

Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.

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

Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Ins 9, matters governed by the suspended provisions.
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Ins 9, matters governed by the suspended provisions.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (4/15/2006)
For
Notification Date
1/9/2007
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.

Ins 9, preferred provider plan applicability dates and affecting small business.
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Ins 9, preferred provider plan applicability dates and affecting small business.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 609 (9/15/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-118
Other
Notification Date
1/9/2007
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

Disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/13/2008
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 1391/1,relating to small employer health insurance rates and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1391/1,relating to small employer health insurance rates and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2008
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.

SMART Medicine health care reform proposal
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
SMART Medicine health care reform proposal

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/25/2007
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.

Wisconsin Health Care Partnership Plan
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Health Care Partnership Plan

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/25/2007
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.

Wisconsin Health Plan
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Health Plan

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/25/2007
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.

Creating a consumer disclosure of price and network participation status for health care providers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creating a consumer disclosure of price and network participation status for health care providers.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/6/2007
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.

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

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2007
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.

Proposals to create health reinsurance mechanism
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals to create health reinsurance mechanism

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2007
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.

Proposals to federalize the tax treatment of health savings accounts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals to federalize the tax treatment of health savings accounts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2007
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.

Proposals to subsidize health insurance premiums or create a premium assistance program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals to subsidize health insurance premiums or create a premium assistance program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2007
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.

Health Reinsurance proposals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Reinsurance proposals

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

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

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$55,153.25
2007
July - December
$32,347.51
2008
January - June
$54,414.55
2008
July - December
$54,378.38
Total $196,293.69
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
86.75
2007
July - December
77.75
2008
January - June
79.75
2008
July - December
17.25
Total 261.50
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
506.50
2007
July - December
244.25
2008
January - June
365.25
2008
July - December
272.50
Total 1388.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: health insurance coverage of a full-time student on medical leave.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: health insurance coverage of a full-time student on medical leave.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
60%
2008
July - December
30%
Total 22%
relating to: requiring that patients be informed of health care facility use charges and that the charges be identified separately on bills.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
40%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 11%
relating to: the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact, the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission, filing insurance policy forms with the commissioner of insurance, suitability of annuity contracts, and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
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 consumer health councils, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers, insurers, and governmental self-insured plans; requiring acceptance by a health care provider of a payment amount in certain circumstances; and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
20%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 7%

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
4%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 4%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
75%
2007
July - December
55%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 38%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
4%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
10%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
45%
Total 8%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures