Agents of Change
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Serving Wisconsin's healthcare consumer we are a coalition of industry leaders choosing to challenge the rising costs of the health insurance status quo by actively putting the consumer first with creative, sustainable, bi-partisan Health Insurance Reform Solutions focused on affordability, accessability and consumer-friendly products for all.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislation, rules and proposals that affect the development, distribution, accessability and affordability of health insurance benefits or products.
CEO Name:
Jon Rauser
Director
Serving Wisconsin's healthcare consumer we are a coalition of industry leaders choosing to challenge the rising costs of the health insurance status quo by actively putting the consumer first with creative, sustainable, bi-partisan Health Insurance Reform Solutions focused on affordability, accessability and consumer-friendly products for all.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislation, rules and proposals that affect the development, distribution, accessability and affordability of health insurance benefits or products.
CEO Name:
Jon Rauser
Director
Contact
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Jon Rauser
400 E. Wisconsin Ave. Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4499
(414) 276-2700
(414) 276-7730
jon@therauseragency.com
400 E. Wisconsin Ave. Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4499
(414) 276-2700
(414) 276-7730
jon@therauseragency.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Driessen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/31/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Vi Hammelman | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/31/2009 | Withdrawn On 11/12/2009 |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 539
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
11/3/2009
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: 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 Date11/3/2009
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 614
Relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 146
12/24/2009
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: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 146
Other
Notification Date12/24/2009
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 639
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
3/24/2010
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: 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
Other
Notification Date3/24/2010
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 701
Relating to: the Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, investment guidelines for charitable gift annuity segregated accounts, Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan assessment participation, reciprocity for long-term care insurance policies, voting by fra...
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 342
2/23/2010
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 Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact, investment guidelines for charitable gift annuity segregated accounts, Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan assessment participation, reciprocity for long-term care insurance policies, voting by fra...
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 342
Other
Notification Date2/23/2010
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 878
Relating to: a grant for providing assistance to individuals to obtain and maintain health care benefits and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
5/4/2010
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: a grant for providing assistance to individuals to obtain and maintain health care benefits and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date5/4/2010
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 73
Relating to: the lifetime limit under the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan.
Bill Text and History
10/2/2009
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 lifetime limit under the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/2/2009
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 74
Relating to: health insurance coverage denials for eligibility under the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan.
Bill Text and History
10/2/2009
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: health insurance coverage denials for eligibility under the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/2/2009
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 418
Relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
12/24/2009
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: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date12/24/2009
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 425
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
3/24/2010
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: 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
Other
Notification Date3/24/2010
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 484
Relating to: the BadgerCare Plus Basic Plan, Benchmark Plan benefits, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 219
2/23/2010
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 BadgerCare Plus Basic Plan, Benchmark Plan benefits, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 219
Other
Notification Date2/23/2010
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 488
Relating to: policies and bonds issued by out-of-state insurers offered as proof of financial responsibility after a motor vehicle accident (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Transportation).
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 244
3/24/2010
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: policies and bonds issued by out-of-state insurers offered as proof of financial responsibility after a motor vehicle accident (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Transportation).
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 244
Other
Notification Date3/24/2010
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 633
Relating to: a grant for providing assistance to individuals to obtain and maintain health care benefits and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
4/1/2010
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: a grant for providing assistance to individuals to obtain and maintain health care benefits and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/1/2010
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
Health savings accounts - support
Health savings accounts - support
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
10/4/2010
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
10/4/2010
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
Health care exchanges
Health care exchanges
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/4/2010
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
5/4/2010
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
Changes to HIRSP
Changes to HIRSP
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
6/29/2009
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
6/29/2009
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
Health Care Reform
Health Care Reform
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/2/2009
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
4/2/2009
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
Health Insurance Reform
Health Insurance Reform
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/2/2009
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
4/2/2009
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
Rule Making by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Rule Making by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
4/2/2009
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
4/2/2009
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
The Badger Choice Plan
The Badger Choice Plan
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/2/2009
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
4/2/2009
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
The Healthy Wisconsin Plan
The Healthy Wisconsin Plan
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/2/2009
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
4/2/2009
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
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $15,735.49 |
2009 July - December $24,769.34 |
2010 January - June $696.22 |
2010 July - December $2,797.29 |
Total $43,998.34 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 15.15 |
2009 July - December 17.00 |
2010 January - June 0.00 |
2010 July - December 0.15 |
Total 32.30 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 110.25 |
2009 July - December 50.05 |
2010 January - June 12.50 |
2010 July - December 25.60 |
Total 198.40 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: health insurance coverage denials for eligibility under the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 5% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: the lifetime limit under the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 10% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
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.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 10% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 10% |
2010 January - June 15% |
2010 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 10% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: the BadgerCare Plus Basic Plan, Benchmark Plan benefits, and making an appropriation.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 10% |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: a grant for providing assistance to individuals to obtain and maintain health care benefits and making an appropriation.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 15% |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
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
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 5% |
2009 July - December 10% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 10% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 10% |
2010 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 15% |
2009 July - December 10% |
2010 January - June 10% |
2010 July - December 15% |
Total 13% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 15% |
2009 July - December 20% |
2010 January - June 15% |
2010 July - December 20% |
Total 17% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 15% |
2009 July - December 5% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 40% |
2009 July - December 10% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December 20% |
Total 27% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 25% |
2010 July - December 30% |
Total 5% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December 15% |
Total 2% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.