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Lobbyist disclosure reporting period:   07/01/2020 - 12/31/2020
Lobbyist name Susan Silver O'Connor   
Business name Health New England Inc.
Address Suite 1500    One Monarch Place
City, state, zip code Springfield, MA 01144         
Country USA
Agent type Both
Phone 413-233-3352
 
 
Operating Expenses
No operating expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
Client: Health New England, Inc.
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $1,111.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 4932 An Act financing the general governmental infrastructure of the Commonwealth Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Standard Prior Authorization Forms Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Draft Bulletin on Transgender Coverage Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) Discussions with Health Policy Commission on Drug Pricing Review Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding Change in Auto-Assignment Policy Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4518 An Act promoting continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2843 An Act relative to step therapy and patient safety Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-30 Continued Flexibility in the Issuance and Administration of Insurance during the COVID-19 Health Emergency Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) Discussions with Center for Health Information and Analysis on FY21 Health Plan Assessment Invoices Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding 1135/1115 Waiver Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 606 An Act promoting continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Utilization Data Collection Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on 2021 Rate Approval Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding Senior Care Options - Contract Amendment Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding All Provider Bulletin 305 on Policies and Procedure for Newborn Members: Eligibility, Enrollment and Payment Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 613 An Act relative to insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Plan Monthly Membership Reporting Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Department of Mental Health (DMH) Discussions with Department of Mental Health on Implementation of child adolescent BH services Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding Senior Care Options - COVID-19 Supplemental Reporting Template Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Department of Mental Health on ED Boarding Escalation Process Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1283 An Act relative to the practice of acupuncture Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Medical Loss Ratio Filing Deadline Extension Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Extension of State-Specific Rating Factors for 2021 Plan Year Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Health Connector Discussions with Massachusetts Health Connector on 2021 Seal of Approval Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding Senior Care Options - Frail Elder Waiver CY2019 Submission Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Department of Mental Health on Implementation of child adolescent BH services Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2409 An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Telehealth Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Pain Management Alternatives to Opioids Coverage Benefits and Limits Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Health Connector Discussions with Massachusetts Health Connector on Special Enrollment Period for Coronavirus Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding Senior Care Options - Bulletin regarding Requirements for ADH Services Delivered Remotely Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Department of Public Health on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 2 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2021 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2660 An Act promoting continuity of care for Multiple Sclerosis treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-24 Continued Flexibility for Compliance with Certain Filing Requirements Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Attorney General's Office (AGO) Discussions with the Attorney General's Office on Health Equity Report Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding Senior Care Options - CMS Direct Contracting Model Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 947 An Act relative to insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2796 An Act Putting Patients First Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-27 Open Enrollment 2021 Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) Discussions with Center for Health Information and Analysis on Monthly Membership Reporting Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding Implementation of DOI Bulletin on Behavioral Health for Children and Adolescents Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2546 An Act addressing barriers to care for mental health Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Provider Directories Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth on accountable care organization and managed care organization financing models Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding Senior Care Options - Risk Corridor Proposal Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Group Insurance Commission (GIC) (Executive Office for Administration and Finance) Discussions with the Group Insurance Commission on Proposed Regulatory Changes to 805 CMR 1.00: General Provisions, 5.00: Miscellaneous, 8.00: Municipal Health Coverage, and 9.00: Eligibility Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 910 An Act relative to mental health parity implementation Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2789 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2020 to authorize certain COVID-19 spending in anticipation of federal reimbursement Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-25 Easing Administrative Billing of Testing Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) Discussions with Center for Health Information and Analysis on Implementation of Primary Care/Behavioral Health Reporting Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding Senior Care Options - CMS Direct Contracting Model Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 3556 An Act promoting continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2790 An Act financing the general governmental infrastructure of the Commonwealth Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-28 Continued Relaxation of Certain Administrative Procedures in Response to the COVID-19 Health Emergency Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) Discussions with Center for Health Information and Analysis on Data Collection for Comprehensive Mandated Benefit Review Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding Model A Pricing Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2615 An Act ensuring access to qualified health professionals Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-23 Coverage of PCR and Antigen Testing Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussion with MassHealth on accountable care organization and managed care organization rates Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding Senior Care Options - Assisted Technology Benefit Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 5151 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2021 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on ED Boarding Escalation Process Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Final Provider Directory Task Force Report and Proposed Regulatory Amendments to 211 CMR 52.15 Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth on Managed Care Options and One Care CY21 Rate Development Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding Partial Uniform Formulary Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4818 An Act to reduce racial inequities in maternal health Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2935 An Act requiring certain insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Oppose $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-31 Continued Efforts to Restrict the Spread of COVID-19 Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) Discussions with Health Policy Commission on Administrative Simplification Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding COVID-19 Response Neutral $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4916 An Act Putting Patients First Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2984 An Act promoting a resilient health care system that puts patients first Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Bulletin 2020-32 Addressing COVID-19 Vaccines Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) Discussions with Health Policy Commission on Prescription Drug Coupon Study Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding Senior Care Options Duals Demo 2.0 / Re-procurement Neutral $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 4 An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2021 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Merged Market Advisory Council Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive Division of Insurance (Executive Office of Health and Human Services) Discussions with Division of Insurance on Implementation of Chapter 41 of the Acts of 2019 Retroactive Behavioral Health Denials Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding Senior Care Options - ADH Retainer Payments and Re-opening Guidance Neutral $0.00 n/a
Executive MassHealth Discussions with MassHealth regarding ACO/MCO Rate Sharing 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
DateRecipient nameOffice soughtAmount
12/17/2020 Karen E. Spilka campaign senator $100.00
  Total contributions $100.00
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