WPS Health Insurance

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Insurance.

Lobbying Interests:
We may attempt to influence areas of state legislation and administration rules that affect the market conduct of health and life insurance business operations. Additional subject areas of interest to us not listed above, include, but are not limited to: commerce and business; financial institutions; human services; tort system; Worker's Compensation.

CEO Name:
Michael Hamerlik
Chief Legal and Governance Officer

Contact
DS
Daniel Schwandt
PO Box 8190
Madison, WI 53708-8190
(608) 221-4711
dan.schwandt@wpsic.com
http://www.wpsic.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Patrick Osborne Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/10/2013 Withdrawn On N/A
Rebecca Hogan Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/5/2013 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

December 2013 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
December 2013 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: delaying eligibility changes to BadgerCare Plus and BadgerCare Plus Core and delaying other changes to the Medical Assistance program; and extending coverage under, and the deadline for the dissolution of, the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Pla...

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 116

None
Notification Date
12/9/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
December 2013 Special Session Senate Bill 1
December 2013 Special Session Senate Bill 1
Relating to: delaying eligibility changes to BadgerCare Plus and BadgerCare Plus Core and delaying other changes to the Medical Assistance program; and extending coverage under, and the deadline for the dissolution of, the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Pla...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/9/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 29
Assembly Bill 29
Relating to: collateral source payments.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/18/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 78
Assembly Bill 78
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for workplace wellness programs, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
6/13/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 109
Assembly Bill 109
Relating to: fees for dental services.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 26

None
Notification Date
4/18/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 238
Assembly Bill 238
Relating to: social and financial impact reports. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
8/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 358
Assembly Bill 358
Relating to: exclusion of certain independent contractors from coverage under the worker's compensation law and the unemployment insurance law.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 364
Assembly Bill 364
Relating to: eliminating the requirement that the Group Insurance Board offer to state employees a health care coverage option that consists of a high-deductible health insurance plan and a health savings account. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 373
Assembly Bill 373
Relating to: electronic delivery by property and casualty insurers of notices and documents.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 73

None
Notification Date
10/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 392
Assembly Bill 392
Relating to: copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance for oral chemotherapy and injected or intravenous chemotherapy. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 452
Assembly Bill 452
Relating to: child psychiatry consultation program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 127

None
Notification Date
10/29/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 453
Assembly Bill 453
Relating to: uses and disclosures of protected health information. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 238

None
Notification Date
10/29/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 458
Assembly Bill 458
Relating to: mental health benefits and reimbursement for mental health services under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 130

None
Notification Date
10/29/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 468
Assembly Bill 468
Relating to: admission of Family Care enrollees to mental health institutes and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/12/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 514
Assembly Bill 514
Relating to: requiring legislation for agencies to take an action to, request federal moneys to, and use state moneys to assist the federal government to create or implement a health benefit exchange. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/11/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 552
Assembly Bill 552
Relating to: the definition and practice of dentistry for professional licensing purposes.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 341

None
Notification Date
12/31/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 553
Assembly Bill 553
Relating to: arbitration agreements used by long-term care facilities, civil and criminal actions against health care providers and long-term care providers, use in civil and criminal actions and confidentiality of incident and occurrence reports, use as e...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/31/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 579
Assembly Bill 579
Relating to: health care benefits plans for school districts.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/31/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 658
Assembly Bill 658
Relating to: prescriptions or orders for the use of diagnostic X-ray equipment by radiography examining board licensees and permit holders.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/27/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 735
Assembly Bill 735
Relating to: own risk and solvency assessments, supervisory colleges, consolidated hearings for mergers of insurance companies, proxy voting by mutual policyholders, a presumption and exceptions with respect to the disclosure of insurance-related informati...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 22
Senate Bill 22
Relating to: collateral source payments.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/18/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 73
Senate Bill 73
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for workplace wellness programs, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 137

None
Notification Date
7/12/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 131
Senate Bill 131
Relating to: fees for dental services.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/12/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 217
Senate Bill 217
Relating to: social and financial impact reports. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
8/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 276
Senate Bill 276
Relating to: exclusion of certain independent contractors from coverage under the worker's compensation law and the unemployment insurance law.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 292
Senate Bill 292
Relating to: electronic delivery by property and casualty insurers of notices and documents.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 300
Senate Bill 300
Relating to: copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance for oral chemotherapy and injected or intravenous chemotherapy. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 186

None
Notification Date
9/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 359
Senate Bill 359
Relating to: child psychiatry consultation program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/29/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 360
Senate Bill 360
Relating to: uses and disclosures of protected health information. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/29/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 386
Senate Bill 386
Relating to: special enrollment periods for Medicare supplement policies.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/12/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 392
Senate Bill 392
Relating to: requiring legislation for agencies to take an action to, request federal moneys to, and use state moneys to assist the federal government to create or implement a health benefit exchange. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/12/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 410
Senate Bill 410
Relating to: mental health benefits and reimbursement for mental health services under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/11/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 413
Senate Bill 413
Relating to: the definition and practice of dentistry for professional licensing purposes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/31/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 438
Senate Bill 438
Relating to: health care benefits plans for school districts.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/31/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 496
Senate Bill 496
Relating to: prescriptions or orders for the use of diagnostic X-ray equipment by radiography examining board licensees and permit holders.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/22/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 582
Senate Bill 582
Relating to: own risk and solvency assessments, supervisory colleges, consolidated hearings for mergers of insurance companies, proxy voting by mutual policyholders, a presumption and exceptions with respect to the disclosure of insurance-related informati...

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 279

None
Notification Date
2/11/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
3/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Insurance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance

Notification Date
3/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Health Benefit Coverage Mandates
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Benefit Coverage Mandates

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
4/18/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Health Insurance Exhanges
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Insurance Exhanges

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
4/18/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Legislative matter relating to the formulation of benefits for oral chemotherapy coverage
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative matter relating to the formulation of benefits for oral chemotherapy coverage

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Relating to the preparation of social and financial impact statements on legislation imposing health insurance mandates
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the preparation of social and financial impact statements on legislation imposing health insurance mandates

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Relating to conditioning fees in insurance contracts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to conditioning fees in insurance contracts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2013
January - June
$34,780.92
2013
July - December
$34,772.92
2014
January - June
$34,737.32
2014
July - December
$34,726.84
Total $139,018.00
Total Hours Communicating 2013
January - June
23.75
2013
July - December
12.25
2014
January - June
2.75
2014
July - December
0.75
Total 39.50
Total Hours Other 2013
January - June
190.50
2013
July - December
166.25
2014
January - June
141.75
2014
July - December
99.50
Total 598.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: fees for dental services.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
20%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: fees for dental services.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
20%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: delaying eligibility changes to BadgerCare Plus and BadgerCare Plus Core and delaying other changes to the Medical Assistance program; and extending coverage under, and the deadline for the dissolution of, the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: delaying eligibility changes to BadgerCare Plus and BadgerCare Plus Core and delaying other changes to the Medical Assistance program; and extending coverage under, and the deadline for the dissolution of, the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance for oral chemotherapy and injected or intravenous chemotherapy. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance for oral chemotherapy and injected or intravenous chemotherapy. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: own risk and solvency assessments, supervisory colleges, consolidated hearings for mergers of insurance companies, proxy voting by mutual policyholders, a presumption and exceptions with respect to the disclosure of insurance-related information, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: own risk and solvency assessments, supervisory colleges, consolidated hearings for mergers of insurance companies, proxy voting by mutual policyholders, a presumption and exceptions with respect to the disclosure of insurance-related information, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total 1%

Budget Bill Subjects

2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
30%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 10%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
10%
2013
July - December
30%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
10%
Total 16%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
25%
2014
January - June
20%
2014
July - December
10%
Total 13%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
20%
2013
July - December
25%
2014
January - June
50%
2014
July - December
80%
Total 38%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures