Wisconsin Association of Health Plans

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Association of Health Plans represents community-based health plans on state legislative and regulatory matters.

Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Association of Health Plans represents community-based health plans on issues relating to: health insurance legislation and regulation; health care access and cost; State Health Plan competition, benefits, choice and cost; Medical Assistance benefits, eligibility and funding; taxation; health care coverage mandates; and, any other matters relating to health insurance and health care. The Association works to preserve the advantages of a competitive health insurance marketplace.

CEO Name:
John Nygren

Contact
KC
Kyle Caudill
10 E Doty St, Ste. 503
Madison, WI 53703
6082558599
kyle@wihealthplans.org
http://wihealthplans.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 97
Assembly Bill 97
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/13/2025
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 163
Assembly Bill 163
Relating to: redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/11/2025
First Communication Date
4/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 173
Assembly Bill 173
Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/23/2025
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 263
Assembly Bill 263
Relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/28/2025
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 351
Assembly Bill 351
Relating to: virtual credit card payments in health insurance policies.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
7/11/2025
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 368
Assembly Bill 368
Relating to: prior authorization for coverage of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other services under health plans.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/6/2025
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 23
Senate Bill 23
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/10/2025
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 203
Senate Bill 203
Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/23/2025
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 264
Senate Bill 264
Relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/28/2025
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 367
Senate Bill 367
Relating to: virtual credit card payments in health insurance policies.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
7/11/2025
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 373
Senate Bill 373
Relating to: prior authorization for coverage of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other services under health plans.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/6/2025
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

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

Notification Date
2/20/2025
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 Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/20/2025
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 Services: Medicaid Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services

Notification Date
2/20/2025
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: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/20/2025
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: Supervision of the Insurance Industry
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance: Supervision of the Insurance Industry

Notification Date
2/20/2025
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: Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance: Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan

Notification Date
2/20/2025
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

Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/13/2025
First Communication Date
3/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Application of Prescription Drug Payments to Health Insurance Cost Sharing Requirements
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Application of Prescription Drug Payments to Health Insurance Cost Sharing Requirements

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/13/2025
First Communication Date
3/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Prior Authorization
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prior Authorization

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/17/2025
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.

Coverage of Breast Cancer Screenings by the MA Program and Health Insurance Policies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Coverage of Breast Cancer Screenings by the MA Program and Health Insurance Policies

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/17/2025
First Communication Date
1/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Utilization Management Controls in the Medical Assistance Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Utilization Management Controls in the Medical Assistance Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/17/2025
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 Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/17/2025
First Communication Date
1/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Coverage and Reimbursement of Emergency Ambulance Services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Coverage and Reimbursement of Emergency Ambulance Services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/17/2025
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.

Addressing Financial Issues in the Long-Term Care Insurance Industry
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Addressing Financial Issues in the Long-Term Care Insurance Industry

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/17/2025
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.

2025-27 State Budget Bill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2025-27 State Budget Bill

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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 Healthcare Stability Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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 Insurance Mandates
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Insurance Mandates

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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 Funding and Reimbursement
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid Funding and Reimbursement

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
First Communication Date
1/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2025
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2025
January - June
$122,095.78
Total $122,095.78
Total Hours Communicating 2025
January - June
178.50
Total 178.50
Total Hours Other 2025
January - June
399.75
Total 399.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE)
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
1%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE)
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
1%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
3%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE)
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
4%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 4%

Budget Bill Subjects

2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
1%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 1%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
4%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 4%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
13%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 13%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
15%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 15%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
1%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total < 1%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
1%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total < 1%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
1%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total < 1%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
1%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total < 1%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
2%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 2%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
4%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 4%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
4%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 4%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
6%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 6%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
11%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 11%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
11%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 11%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
14%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 14%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
2%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 2%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures