Wisconsin Health Care Association Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Nursing homes, CBRFs, home health, assisted living facilities.

Lobbying Interests:
Medical assistance reimbursement to nursing homes. Regulation of nursing homes by the Department of Health and Family Services. Also, expected legislation to re-design the long-term care services provided in Wisconsin.

CEO Name:
Thomas P Moore
Director of Government Relations

Contact
JM
James McGinn
121 S Pinckney St Ste 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-0125
(608) 257-0025
jim@whca.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 16
Assembly Bill 16
relating to: the requirements for examinations for nursing home administrator licenses and for reciprocal nursing home administrator licenses, creating an exemption from such requirements, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/20/2003
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
WHCA has supported similar legislation in past, and assume will continue to support.
Assembly Bill 138
Assembly Bill 138
relating to: tax-exempt, long-term care expenses accounts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/26/2003
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
WHCA supports AB138
Assembly Bill 192
Assembly Bill 192
relating to: minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes that do not primarily serve the developmentally disabled, requiring audits by the Legislative Audit Bureau, requiring reports, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/26/2003
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
WHCA opposses AB 192
Assembly Bill 241
Assembly Bill 241
relating to: admission, denial of admission, provision of services, transfer, and discharge for individuals by nursing facilities and community-board residential facilities that are providers of Medical Assistance.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/8/2003
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
WHCA will oppose AB 241
Assembly Bill 554
Assembly Bill 554
relating to: declarations to physicians regarding life-sustaining measures and powers of attorney for health care.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 290

For
Notification Date
12/3/2003
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
WHCA supports AB 554, relating to the power of attorney for health care executed in another state.
Assembly Bill 592
Assembly Bill 592
relating to: supplemental Medical Assistance payments to county, city, town, or village nursing homes and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 100

Other
Notification Date
10/23/2003
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
WHCA has not taken a position on AB 592 at this time.
Assembly Bill 644
Assembly Bill 644
relating to: authorizing access by the long-term care ombudsman or his or her representative to a client or resident in a residential care apartment complex, imposing an annual assessment on occupied apartments of residential care apartment complexes, expa...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/11/2003
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.
Comments
WHCA is opposed to a $12 assessment on residents of RCAC's to fund activities of BOALTC.
Assembly Bill 842
Assembly Bill 842
relating to: regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/26/2004
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.
Comments
WHCA supports AB 842.
Assembly Bill 903
Assembly Bill 903
relating to: minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for providers of companionship services.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/28/2004
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.
Comments
AB 903,and companion bill, SB 508, relating to the definition of companionship services for purposes of overtime requirements.
Assembly Bill 921
Assembly Bill 921
relating to: a trial jobs plus demonstration project under the Wisconsin Works program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/28/2004
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.
Comments
Ab 921 is the companion bill to SB 516, relating to a trial jobs demonstration project.
Assembly Joint Resolution 55
Assembly Joint Resolution 55
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/6/2004
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.
Senate Bill 508
Senate Bill 508
relating to: minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for providers of companionship services.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/28/2004
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.
Comments
SB 508, and companion bill AB 903, relating to the definition of companionship services for purposes of overtime requirements.
Senate Bill 516
Senate Bill 516
relating to: a trial jobs plus demonstration project under the Wisconsin Works program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/28/2004
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.
Comments
WHCA supports efforts relating to a trial jobs demonstration project under WI Works.

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
2/20/2003
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
Monitor downsizing of Northern Center, and 300 bed geriatric prison in Chippewa Falls

Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living

Notification Date
2/20/2003
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
Monitor efforts to maximize federal Medicaid dollars.

Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs

Notification Date
2/20/2003
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
Monitor expanison of Family Care.

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

Notification Date
2/20/2003
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
Review and communicate on proposed 3.3% rate increase for nursing homes, and bed assessment.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long Term Care Programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long Term Care Programs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/30/2004
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.

WHCA supports LRB 2032/5, relating to the regulation of nursing homes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WHCA supports LRB 2032/5, relating to the regulation of nursing homes.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/3/2003
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.

LRB-2032/4 Relating to regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2032/4 Relating to regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/23/2003
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.

WHCA will oppose legislation relating to admission practices by nursing homes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WHCA will oppose legislation relating to admission practices by nursing homes.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/26/2003
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.

WHCA will oppose staffing ratios for nursing homes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WHCA will oppose staffing ratios for nursing homes.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/26/2003
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.

WHCA will to monitor the recommendations contained in LAB report 02-21.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WHCA will to monitor the recommendations contained in LAB report 02-21.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/26/2003
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$25,255.36
2004
July - December
$9,612.72
Total $34,868.08
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
72.75
2004
July - December
22.75
Total 95.50
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
193.50
2004
July - December
66.50
Total 260.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for providers of companionship services.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for providers of companionship services.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: a trial jobs plus demonstration project under the Wisconsin Works program.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: a trial jobs plus demonstration project under the Wisconsin Works program.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: declarations to physicians regarding life-sustaining measures and powers of attorney for health care.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2%
2004
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: authorizing access by the long-term care ombudsman or his or her representative to a client or resident in a residential care apartment complex, imposing an annual assessment on occupied apartments of residential care apartment complexes, expanding rights of residents of facilities to include residents of residential care apartment complexes, requiring posting of a notice, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2%
2004
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the excess of revenues over expenditures (first consideration).
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
20%
2004
July - December
Total 15%
relating to: regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
40%
2004
July - December
Total 30%

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

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2%
2004
July - December
Total 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
30%
2004
July - December
20%
Total 27%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
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
80%
Total 20%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures