Why It Matters

A telehealth company focused on serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has terminated its lobbying relationship with McDermottPlus LLC, according to a third-quarter 2026 termination filing.

StationMD, which provides physician services exclusively to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ended its engagement with the firm effective August 31. McDermottPlus filed the termination notice on August 28, according to lobbying disclosure records.

The separation represents a modest loss for McDermottPlus. StationMD paid the firm $140,000 across five filing periods since engaging it, making the company a mid-tier client relative to the firm's broader portfolio. Among McDermottPlus's healthcare clients, StationMD ranked below larger contracts like the Rural Referral Center and Sole Community Hospital Coalition, which generated $330,000 in lobbying expenses across five filing periods, and Ascension, which accounted for $280,000 across the same timeframe.

The final termination filing listed $20,000 for the third quarter of 2026.

Broader Context

StationMD's decision to end its lobbying arrangement comes amid significant congressional action on Medicaid policy. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025, containing what advocates describe as the largest cuts to Medicaid in history. The cuts will have a downstream effect, forcing states to make cuts to Medicaid services, including I/DD waivers and disability services.

Analysts warn of enrollment freezes, growing waitlists, and service eliminations resulting from OBBBA cuts.

The company had retained McDermottPlus to lobby on coverage for Medicaid services for people with disabilities under both Health Issues and Medicare/Medicaid issue codes. The engagement spanned from 2025 through mid-2026.

The Bottom Line

StationMD did not hire another lobbying firm to continue the advocacy work, according to available disclosure records. The company's departure from McDermottPlus leaves a gap in its federal government relations presence as Medicaid policy continues to evolve in response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's implementation.

Debbie Curtis, a Principal at McDermottPlus LLC, and Rodney Whitlock, a Vice President at McDermottPlus LLC, are lobbyists for StationMD. Debbie Curtis, a Principal at the firm, brought prior experience working with the House Ways and Means Committee, along with prior member experience with Rep. Fortney Pete Stark (D-CA-13). Rodney Whitlock, a Vice President, had prior experience with the Senate Finance Committee during the same congressional sessions and prior member experience with Rep. Charles Norwood (R-GA-10).

Both are currently active as lobbyists.

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