United HealthCare Services Inc.

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Health care company offering an array of health benefits and health services.

Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and Administrative Rules affecting individual, small, and large group health insurance plans, Medicaid and other government-sponsored health care programs.

CEO Name:
Stephen Hemsley
VP & Head of State Government Affairs

Contact
SH
Stephen Heyman
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 530
Washington, DC 20004

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Jodie Tierney Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 3/22/2011 Withdrawn On N/A
Robert Seitz Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/6/2011 Withdrawn On N/A
Thomas Fonfara Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/6/2011 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 210
Assembly Bill 210
Relating to: implementing health insurance reform, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/13/2011
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 251
Assembly Bill 251
Relating to: fees for dental services.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/8/2011
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 553
Assembly Bill 553
Relating to: matching financial records for Medical Assistance eligibility and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Senate Bill 186
Senate Bill 186
Relating to: fees for dental services.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/8/2011
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 3.28, uniform questions and format for individual health insurance application and affecting small business.
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Ins 3.28, uniform questions and format for individual health insurance application and affecting small business.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 645 (10/1/2009)
None
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 3.36, the treatment of autism spectrum disorders and affecting small business.
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Ins 3.36, the treatment of autism spectrum disorders and affecting small business.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 643 (8/1/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-094
None
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 3.75, continuation of group health insurance policy coverage for employees and their dependents and affecting small business.
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Ins 3.75, continuation of group health insurance policy coverage for employees and their dependents and affecting small business.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 646 (10/15/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-096
None
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Revises subchapter III of Chapter Ins 18, independent review procedures and affecting small business.
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Revises subchapter III of Chapter Ins 18, independent review procedures and affecting small business.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 645 (10/1/2009)
None
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

Health Benefits Exchange
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Benefits Exchange

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2011
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.

Oral Chemotherapy Drug Coverage
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oral Chemotherapy Drug Coverage

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/26/2011
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.

Assignment of Benefits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Assignment of Benefits

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/27/2011
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.

Pharmacy issuse - Pharmacists able to give injections and use of electronic Rx pads
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Pharmacy issuse - Pharmacists able to give injections and use of electronic Rx pads

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/24/2011
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.

Assignment of Benefits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Assignment of Benefits

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Quality Report Cards
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Quality Report Cards

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Healthcare reform measures
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Healthcare reform measures

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Healthcare reform measures focusing on transparency in healthcare.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Healthcare reform measures focusing on transparency in healthcare.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 Council Special Committee on Federal Health Care Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council Special Committee on Federal Health Care Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Medicaid Dental
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid Dental

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Small Group Market Health Insurance Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Small Group Market Health Insurance Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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-based issues related to implementation of recently enacted federal health care reform.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State-based issues related to implementation of recently enacted federal health care reform.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$4,654.15
2011
July - December
$4,476.15
2012
January - June
$4,443.94
2012
July - December
$188.27
Total $13,762.51
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
11.25
2011
July - December
18.00
2012
January - June
0.00
2012
July - December
0.00
Total 29.25
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
21.15
2011
July - December
15.00
2012
January - June
22.50
2012
July - December
1.50
Total 60.15

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: implementing health insurance reform, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
51%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 19%

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

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
3%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
32%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 12%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%

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
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
65%
2011
July - December
45%
2012
January - June
100%
2012
July - December
100%
Total 67%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures