Wausau Benefits Inc
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Employee benefits administration.
Lobbying Interests:
Health issues, tax, general business.
CEO Name:
Jay Anliker
General Counsel
                            
                            Employee benefits administration.
Lobbying Interests:
Health issues, tax, general business.
CEO Name:
Jay Anliker
General Counsel
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
                        PB
                                            Paul Buchberger
P.O. Box 8076
Wausau, WI 54402-8076
(715) 841-6107
(715) 841-6195
paul.buchberger@wausaubenefits.com
www.wausaubenefits.com
                                        
                                    P.O. Box 8076
Wausau, WI 54402-8076
(715) 841-6107
(715) 841-6195
paul.buchberger@wausaubenefits.com
www.wausaubenefits.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 4
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/25/2005
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: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/25/2005
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 5
relating to: health benefit purchasing cooperatives.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 30
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/25/2005
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: health benefit purchasing cooperatives.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 30
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/25/2005
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 6
relating to: creating an individual income tax subtract modification for amounts spent on medical insurance premiums by certain individuals.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/25/2005
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: creating an individual income tax subtract modification for amounts spent on medical insurance premiums by certain individuals.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date2/25/2005
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 33
relating to: an exception to confidentiality requirements for treatment records.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 485
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/25/2005
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: an exception to confidentiality requirements for treatment records.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 485
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date2/25/2005
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 844
relating to: the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance R...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 74
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/28/2005
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: the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance R...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 74
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date11/28/2005
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 7
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/25/2005
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: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/25/2005
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 440
relating to: an assessment on large employers that do not provide subsidized health care coverage, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, requiring the exercise of rule-making authorit...
Bill Text and History
                                                            
                                                        relating to: an assessment on large employers that do not provide subsidized health care coverage, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, requiring the exercise of rule-making authorit...
Bill Text and History
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CATASTROPHIC HEALTH CARE AND OTHER PROPOSALS BY THE GOVERNOR'S HEALTHY WISCONSIN COUNCIL
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CATASTROPHIC HEALTH CARE AND OTHER PROPOSALS BY THE GOVERNOR'S HEALTHY WISCONSIN COUNCIL
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CATASTROPHIC HEALTH CARE AND OTHER PROPOSALS BY THE GOVERNOR'S HEALTHY WISCONSIN COUNCIL
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/21/2006
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
8/21/2006
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $20,741.90 | 2005 July - December $21,583.54 | 2006 January - June $17,562.75 | 2006 July - December $17,381.05 | Total $77,269.24 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 37.45 | 2005 July - December 54.75 | 2006 January - June 48.50 | 2006 July - December 11.25 | Total 151.95 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 38.30 | 2005 July - December 33.25 | 2006 January - June 37.50 | 2006 July - December 75.00 | Total 184.05 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 10% | 2006 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                             relating to: health benefit purchasing cooperatives. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% | 2005 July - December 5% | 2006 January - June 10% | 2006 July - December | Total 6% | 
                                                             relating to: creating an individual income tax subtract modification for amounts spent on medical insurance premiums by certain individuals. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             relating to: an exception to confidentiality requirements for treatment records. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 5% | 2006 July - December | Total 4% | 
                                                             relating to: health care coverage. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 5% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 1% | 
                                                             relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 5% | 2006 January - June 30% | 2006 July - December | Total 9% | 
                                                             relating to: an assessment on large employers that do not provide subsidized health care coverage, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 5% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 1% | 
                                                             relating to: the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan assessments; and making an appropriation. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 65% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 17% | 
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
                                                            ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CATASTROPHIC HEALTH CARE AND OTHER PROPOSALS BY THE GOVERNOR'S HEALTHY WISCONSIN COUNCIL
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December 50% | Total 13% | 
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