Wisconsin Health Care Association Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Health Care Association (WHCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to representing, protecting and advancing the interests of Wisconsin’s long-term and post-acute care provider community and the residents they serve. The Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living (WiCAL) is a division of WHCA that advocates for assisted living facilities by helping our members provide the highest quality services to the Badger State’s frail and elderly citizens. WHCA/WiCAL represents skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, Community Based Residential Facilities, Residential Care Apartment Complexes, and home health agencies.
Lobbying Interests:
Medical assistance reimbursement to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Regulation of nursing homes and assisted living facilities by the Department of Health Services and other relevant state agencies.
CEO Name:
Rick Abrams
Director of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs
The Wisconsin Health Care Association (WHCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to representing, protecting and advancing the interests of Wisconsin’s long-term and post-acute care provider community and the residents they serve. The Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living (WiCAL) is a division of WHCA that advocates for assisted living facilities by helping our members provide the highest quality services to the Badger State’s frail and elderly citizens. WHCA/WiCAL represents skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, Community Based Residential Facilities, Residential Care Apartment Complexes, and home health agencies.
Lobbying Interests:
Medical assistance reimbursement to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Regulation of nursing homes and assisted living facilities by the Department of Health Services and other relevant state agencies.
CEO Name:
Rick Abrams
Director of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs
Contact
JPS
James P Stoa
131 W Wilson St, Suite 1001
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-0125
(608) 257-0025
jstoa@whcawical.org
http://www.whcawical.org
131 W Wilson St, Suite 1001
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-0125
(608) 257-0025
jstoa@whcawical.org
http://www.whcawical.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison M Cramer | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/4/2021 | Withdrawn On 8/15/2022 |
| Ramie Zelenkova | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/4/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Katie White | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/4/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jim Stoa | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/4/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| William R Abrams | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/7/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Brian Purtell | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/7/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
January 2021 Special Session Senate Bill 1
Relating to: transactions with the Department of Workforce Development under the unemployment insurance law, funding for unemployment insurance modernization efforts, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 4
2/24/2021
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
Support 2021 Special Session Senate Bill 1 as amended by Senate Substitute Amendment 1.
Relating to: transactions with the Department of Workforce Development under the unemployment insurance law, funding for unemployment insurance modernization efforts, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 4
For
Notification Date2/24/2021
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
Support 2021 Special Session Senate Bill 1 as amended by Senate Substitute Amendment 1.
Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/8/2021
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: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/8/2021
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 5
Relating to: facilitating and prioritizing COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Bill Text and History
1/25/2021
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: facilitating and prioritizing COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/25/2021
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 25
Relating to: prohibiting mandatory vaccination for employment.
Bill Text and History
3/5/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20210305_LTC Provider AB25 Written Testimony - 3.3.2021.pdf
Relating to: prohibiting mandatory vaccination for employment.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date3/5/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20210305_LTC Provider AB25 Written Testimony - 3.3.2021.pdf
Assembly Bill 148
Relating to: state response to COVID-19 related to health services and practice of health care providers licensed outside of this state.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 10
3/9/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20210309_WHCA AB-148 Comment.pdf
Relating to: state response to COVID-19 related to health services and practice of health care providers licensed outside of this state.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 10
Other
Notification Date3/9/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20210309_WHCA AB-148 Comment.pdf
Assembly Bill 236
Relating to: payments to certain long-term care facilities and their staff. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/7/2021
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: payments to certain long-term care facilities and their staff. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/7/2021
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 930
Relating to: disregarding earned income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain public assistance programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2022
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: disregarding earned income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain public assistance programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/14/2022
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 960
Relating to: battery or threat to a health care provider or staff member of a health care facility and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 209
2/10/2022
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: battery or threat to a health care provider or staff member of a health care facility and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 209
For
Notification Date2/10/2022
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 5
Relating to: prohibiting mandatory vaccination for employment.
Bill Text and History
1/25/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20210125_LTC Provider SB5 Written Testimony - 1.21.2021.pdf
Relating to: prohibiting mandatory vaccination for employment.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/25/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20210125_LTC Provider SB5 Written Testimony - 1.21.2021.pdf
Senate Bill 202
Relating to: state response to COVID-19 related to health services and practice of health care providers licensed outside of this state.
Bill Text and History
3/19/2021
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: state response to COVID-19 related to health services and practice of health care providers licensed outside of this state.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/19/2021
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 Joint Resolution 3
Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
Bill Text and History
1/26/2021
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: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/26/2021
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
Health Services: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/17/2021
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.
2/17/2021
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
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
2/17/2021
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.
2/17/2021
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
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Subject
Certification of programs for training and testing nurse aides and feeding assistants
Scope Statement
SS 053_20
2/5/2021
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
WHCA/WiCAL supports this Emergency Rule and supports DHS's request for a second 60-day extension to maintain the EmR through May 6, 2021.
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Subject
Certification of programs for training and testing nurse aides and feeding assistants
Scope Statement
SS 053_20
For
Notification Date2/5/2021
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
WHCA/WiCAL supports this Emergency Rule and supports DHS's request for a second 60-day extension to maintain the EmR through May 6, 2021.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ch. 150 Regulation of Health Services
Ch. 150 Regulation of Health Services
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/3/2021
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
6/3/2021
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.
Reimbursement of wheelchairs and power mobility devices for recipients of Medical Assistance who reside in a nursing home.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reimbursement of wheelchairs and power mobility devices for recipients of Medical Assistance who reside in a nursing home.
Reimbursement of wheelchairs and power mobility devices for recipients of Medical Assistance who reside in a nursing home.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/8/2021
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
2/8/2021
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
Wisconsin's Long Term Care Workforce Crisis
Wisconsin's Long Term Care Workforce Crisis
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2021
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
1/4/2021
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
2021-23 State Budget - Long-Term Care Services, Medicaid
2021-23 State Budget - Long-Term Care Services, Medicaid
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2021
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
1/4/2021
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
COVID-19 and related topics
COVID-19 and related topics
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2021
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
1/4/2021
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
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $40,983.06 |
2021 July - December $37,078.75 |
2022 January - June $45,128.75 |
2022 July - December $42,767.00 |
Total $165,957.56 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 231.25 |
2021 July - December 119.25 |
2022 January - June 145.30 |
2022 July - December 107.50 |
Total 603.30 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 455.85 |
2021 July - December 240.60 |
2022 January - June 228.95 |
2022 July - December 226.00 |
Total 1151.40 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: transactions with the Department of Workforce Development under the unemployment insurance law, funding for unemployment insurance modernization efforts, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: facilitating and prioritizing COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: payments to certain long-term care facilities and their staff. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: prohibiting mandatory vaccination for employment.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: prohibiting mandatory vaccination for employment.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: state response to COVID-19 related to health services and practice of health care providers licensed outside of this state.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 6% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: battery or threat to a health care provider or staff member of a health care facility and providing a penalty.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: disregarding earned income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain public assistance programs. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 4% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 3% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 60% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 20% |
Total 27% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December 3% |
2022 January - June 2% |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Reimbursement of wheelchairs and power mobility devices for recipients of Medical Assistance who reside in a nursing home.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December 12% |
2022 January - June 8% |
2022 July - December 1% |
Total 5% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 3% |
2021 July - December 45% |
2022 January - June 35% |
2022 July - December 51% |
Total 28% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December 25% |
2022 January - June 22% |
2022 July - December |
Total 14% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 15% |
2022 January - June 25% |
2022 July - December 20% |
Total 12% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.