Delta Dental of Wisconsin Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Non-profit dental insurance company. Administer and underwrite group dental insurance.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules relating to the marketing and regulation of dental insurance. Support for strong oral health practices and expanded access to dental care throughout Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Doug Ballweg
Non-profit dental insurance company. Administer and underwrite group dental insurance.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules relating to the marketing and regulation of dental insurance. Support for strong oral health practices and expanded access to dental care throughout Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Doug Ballweg
Contact
JR
Jed Roher
PO Box 828
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-6087
jroher@deltadentalwi.com
http://www.deltadentalwi.com
PO Box 828
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-6087
jroher@deltadentalwi.com
http://www.deltadentalwi.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Engel | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/10/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Rebecca Hogan | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/10/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 62
Relating to: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 91
3/13/2023
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.
Relating to: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 91
Undisclosed
Notification Date3/13/2023
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 665
Relating to: scholarships for Marquette University School of Dentistry students who practice in dental health shortage areas. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/17/2023
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.
Relating to: scholarships for Marquette University School of Dentistry students who practice in dental health shortage areas. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/17/2023
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 666
Relating to: ratification of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/17/2023
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.
Relating to: ratification of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/17/2023
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 667
Relating to: funding for technical college oral health care programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/17/2023
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.
Relating to: funding for technical college oral health care programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/17/2023
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 668
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/17/2023
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.
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/17/2023
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 63
Relating to: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance.
Bill Text and History
2/21/2023
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.
Relating to: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance.
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date2/21/2023
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 689
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 87
12/1/2023
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.
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 87
For
Notification Date12/1/2023
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 692
Relating to: ratification of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 88
12/1/2023
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.
Relating to: ratification of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 88
For
Notification Date12/1/2023
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 702
Relating to: funding for technical college oral health care programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 89
12/1/2023
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.
Relating to: funding for technical college oral health care programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 89
For
Notification Date12/1/2023
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 706
Relating to: scholarships for Marquette University School of Dentistry students who practice in dental health shortage areas. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 90
12/1/2023
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.
Relating to: scholarships for Marquette University School of Dentistry students who practice in dental health shortage areas. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 90
For
Notification Date12/1/2023
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dental Loss Ratio
Dental Loss Ratio
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/21/2023
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 matter
Notification Date
2/21/2023
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.
Relating to dental coverage under the state employee health insurance plan and/or state self-insurance plans.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to dental coverage under the state employee health insurance plan and/or state self-insurance plans.
Relating to dental coverage under the state employee health insurance plan and/or state self-insurance plans.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/10/2023
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
1/10/2023
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
relating to dental contracts and allowable discounts for non-covered services
relating to dental contracts and allowable discounts for non-covered services
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/10/2023
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
1/10/2023
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
Relating to funding for the Seal-A-Smile Program. State budget bill topic.
Relating to funding for the Seal-A-Smile Program. State budget bill topic.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/10/2023
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
1/10/2023
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
Licensure of dental therapists
Licensure of dental therapists
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/10/2023
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
1/10/2023
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
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $25,855.00 |
2023 July - December $25,200.00 |
2024 January - June $25,200.00 |
Total $76,255.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 7.50 |
2023 July - December 2.50 |
2024 January - June 1.50 |
Total 11.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 83.50 |
2023 July - December 85.25 |
2024 January - June 63.00 |
Total 231.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 25% |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 15% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 15% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: funding for technical college oral health care programs. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: funding for technical college oral health care programs. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
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
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 25% |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June 40% |
2024 July - December |
Total 22% |
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