Lobbyist Public Search

Records prior to registration year 2005 are not available online. Contact the Lobbyist Division here for assistance.	Search data is collected from registration records and disclosure reports submitted by lobbyists, lobbying entities, and their clients. Massachusetts General Law requires any party providing or retaining lobbying services to register annually, and submit disclosure reports twice a year.
	Your comments are welcome: submit feedback

Disclosure reporting details

Back to search detail summary

Lobbyist disclosure reporting period: 01/01/2018 - 06/30/2018

Lobbyist name	Michael Katzman
Business name	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Address	101 Huntington Avenue
City, state, zip code	Boston, MA 02199
Country	US
Agent type	Both
Phone	617-246-7986

Operating Expenses

Date	Type of expense	Amount
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Advertising expenses	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Photocopies, scans	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Computer equipment, supplies	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Professional dues	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Fax charges	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Internet fees	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Legal fees	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Postage, shipping, delivery	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Office supplies, equipment	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Printing expenses	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Public relations expenses	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Rent	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Office and support staff salaries	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Professional subscriptions	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Taxes	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Telephone, cell phone, handheld	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Utilities (heat, water, electricity)	$0.00
1/1/2018-6/30/2018	Other operating expenses	$0.00
	Total operating expenses	$0.00

Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles

Client: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $11,700.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
Executive		Discussions with Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority and Division of Insurance regarding 2019 Seal of Approval	Neutral	$0.00	n/a
Executive		Discussions with Division of Insurance regarding implications of Medicare Access and Children's Health Insurance Plan Reauthorization Act provisions	Support	$0.00	n/a
House Bill	4617	An Act establishing the Honorable Peter V. Kocot Act to enhance access to high quality, affordable and transparent healthcare in the Commonwealth	Neutral	$0.00	n/a
Senate Bill	528	An Act to increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks	Neutral	$0.00	n/a
House Bill	2947	An Act to increase consumer transparency about insurance provider networks	Neutral	$0.00	n/a
Executive		Discussion with Commonwealth Connector Authority and Division of Insurance regarding implications of the 2019 Federal Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters	Neutral	$0.00	n/a
			Total amount	$0.00

Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses

No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Additional Expenses

No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Campaign Contributions

Date	Recipient name	Office sought	Amount
01/11/2018	Committee to Elect Maura Healey	Attorney General	$150.00
03/06/2018	Baker Committee, Charlie Baker	Governor	$150.00
04/03/2018	Committee to Elect Robert DeLeo	State Representative, 19th Suffolk District	$125.00
04/24/2018	Committee to Elect Karen Spilka	State Senator, Second Middlesex and Norfolk District	$150.00
		Total contributions	$575.00