WEA Insurance Corporation
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The WEA Insurance Corporation is a a voluntary employee beneficiary association and licensed Wisconisin insurer that provides health, life, dental, disability, and long term care benefit plans to Wisconsin public employees.
Lobbying Interests:
Group insurance: health, dental, disability, life, long term care.
Title:
Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
The WEA Insurance Corporation is a a voluntary employee beneficiary association and licensed Wisconisin insurer that provides health, life, dental, disability, and long term care benefit plans to Wisconsin public employees.
Lobbying Interests:
Group insurance: health, dental, disability, life, long term care.
Title:
Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Contact
VV
Vaughn Vance
PO Box 7338
Madison, WI 53707-7338
(608) 661-6774
(608) 276-9119
vvance@weatrust.com
http://www.weatrust.com
PO Box 7338
Madison, WI 53707-7338
(608) 661-6774
(608) 276-9119
vvance@weatrust.com
http://www.weatrust.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Lyons | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/17/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Michael Rogowski | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/17/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Nathan J Halbach | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/17/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 809
Relating to: nondiscriminatory insurance coverage of chiropractic services, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/27/2016
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: nondiscriminatory insurance coverage of chiropractic services, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/27/2016
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 866
Relating to: prescription refills.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 291
2/10/2016
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.
Comments
Provided that AB 866 is amended by ASA 1 to AB 866, WEA Insurance Corporation is neutral on the legislation.
Relating to: prescription refills.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 291
Other
Notification Date2/10/2016
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.
Comments
Provided that AB 866 is amended by ASA 1 to AB 866, WEA Insurance Corporation is neutral on the legislation.
Senate Bill 650
Relating to: nondiscriminatory insurance coverage of chiropractic services, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/28/2016
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: nondiscriminatory insurance coverage of chiropractic services, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/28/2016
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employee Trust Funds
Employee Trust Funds
Notification Date
3/18/2015
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.
3/18/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance
Insurance
Notification Date
5/13/2015
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.
5/13/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Technical College System
Wisconsin Technical College System
Notification Date
4/23/2015
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.
4/23/2015
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Medical Examining Board (Med)
Subject
Telemedicine
Scope Statement
SS 100_15
7/7/2016
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.
Medical Examining Board (Med)
Subject
Telemedicine
Scope Statement
SS 100_15
None
Notification Date7/7/2016
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Health Plan cost containment strategies
State Health Plan cost containment strategies
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/27/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/27/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provider Network Adequacy
Provider Network Adequacy
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/27/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/27/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for WHIO and its ability to publicly report health care cost and quality data
Support for WHIO and its ability to publicly report health care cost and quality data
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/27/2015
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
Notification Date
2/27/2015
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.
Technical and minor substantive statutory and policy changes under consideration by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Technical and minor substantive statutory and policy changes under consideration by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Technical and minor substantive statutory and policy changes under consideration by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/27/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/27/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State implementaiton and enforcement of ACA health insurance requirements.
State implementaiton and enforcement of ACA health insurance requirements.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/26/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/26/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Self-funding benefits for state employees.
Self-funding benefits for state employees.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/26/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/26/2015
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
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $42,346.64 |
2015 July - December $42,000.00 |
2016 January - June $56,628.69 |
2016 July - December $54,959.48 |
Total $195,934.81 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 3.50 |
2015 July - December 3.50 |
2016 January - June 17.00 |
2016 July - December 16.25 |
Total 40.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 29.00 |
2015 July - December 59.25 |
2016 January - June 73.50 |
2016 July - December 42.25 |
Total 204.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: prescription refills.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 5% |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: nondiscriminatory insurance coverage of chiropractic services, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 4% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 30% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 4% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 2% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 25% |
2015 July - December 20% |
2016 January - June 25% |
2016 July - December 50% |
Total 30% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
Technical and minor substantive statutory and policy changes under consideration by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June 25% |
2016 July - December 30% |
Total 19% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June 25% |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 14% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication