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Lobbyist disclosure reporting period:   07/01/2013 - 12/31/2013
Lobbyist name Eric Linzer   
Business name MA Association of Health Plans
Address 40 Court Street    5th Floor
City, state, zip code Boston, MA 02108         
Country US
Agent type Both
Phone 617-338-2244
 
 
Operating Expenses
DateRecipientType of expenseAmount
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Advertising expenses $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Photocopies, scans $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Computer equipment, supplies $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Professional dues $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Fax charges $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Internet fees $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Legal fees $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Postage, shipping, delivery $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Office supplies, equipment $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Printing expenses $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Public relations expenses $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Rent $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Office and support staff salaries $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Professional subscriptions $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Taxes $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Telephone, cell phone, handheld $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Utilities (heat, water, electricity) $0.00
7/1/2013-12/31/2013 Other operating expenses $0.00
  Total operating expenses $0.00
 
Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
Activity or Bill No and TitleAgent's positionDirect business association with public officialClient representedCompensation received
SB 470, An Act related to insurer reserve requirements Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $774.72
HB 889, An Act to Define the Use of Observation Services SB 542, An Act to Define the Use of Observation Services Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $322.79
HB 1010, An Act to Direct Contracting of Risk Bearing Provider Organizations with Certain State Agencies SB 562, An Act Relative to Direct Contracting HB 1001, An Act Relative to Direct Contracting Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $322.79
HB 1043, An Act Strengthening Market Impact Review SB 507, An Act Strengthening Market Impact Review HB 1044, An Act to Set Standards for Attorney General Review of Provider Practices Support I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $322.79
SB 1922, An Act Establishing the Childhood Vaccine Program Support I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $774.72
HB 841, An Act Related to Collection of Health Care Co-Insurance and Deductibles; SB 436, An Act Related to Collection of Health Care Co-Insurance and Deductibles Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
HB 944, An Act establishing a consumer bill of rights in tiered and reduced network health plans; SB 488, An Act establishing a consumer bill of rights in tiered and reduced network health plans; Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
HB 1015, An Act Relative to the Base Premium Rate Discount of Selective & Tiered Network Products Support I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
HB 1004, An Act Relative to Controlling Health Care in the Commonwealth Support I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
HB 1042, An Act Ensuring Clinically Appropriate Peer Review SB 571, An Act Ensuring Clinically Appropriate Peer Review Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
SB 546, An Act Relative to Transparency in Hospital Margins Support I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $129.12
SB 553, An Act to increase health insurer transparency Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $129.12
SB 529, An Act Relative to Coverage for Chronic Illness Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
HB 3425, An Act extend coverage for any willing provider to qualify as a mental health professional HB 835, An Act relative to the continuity of care of mental health treatment; HB 3665, An Act Relative to Behavioral Health Managed Care Organizations; HB 840, An Act to require health care coverage for the emergency psychiatric services; HB 960, An Act to prevent inappropriate denials for medically necessary services; SB 498, An Act to prevent inappropriate denials for medically necessary services; HB 936, An Act to further define adverse determinations by insurers; SB 453, An Act to further define adverse determinations by insurers; HB 948, An Act to Promote Efficient Access to Mental Health Services; SB 519, An Act Providing Equitable Access to Behavioral Health Services for MassHealth Consumers Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $322.79
SB 439, An Act Relative to Patient Medication Adherence; SB 477, An Act Relative To Patient Financial Protection Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
HB 951, An Act Relative to Insurance Companies and Quality Measures; SB 510, An Act Relative to Insurance Companies and Quality Measures Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $129.12
HB 1020, An Act Relating to Equitable Provider Reimbursement; HB 1018, An Act Improving Access to Coverage for Medicaid Beneficiaries SB 544, An Act Improving Access to Coverage for Medicaid Beneficiaries HB 1019, An Act Making Greater Use of Managed Care in Medicaid Support I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $129.12
SB 558, An Act Relative to Transparency of Rates; SB 559, An Act Relative to Program Notification Support I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $129.12
HB 884, An Act Relative to Aggregation of Insurance Rating Factors Support I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $129.12
HB 1025, An Act Regarding the SHINE Health Insurance Counseling Program; SB 289, An Act Regarding the SHINE Health Insurance Counseling program Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $129.12
HB 1053, An Act to Ensure Effective Health Care Cost Control; SB 572, An Act to Ensure Effective Health Care Cost Control Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $129.12
SB 530, An Act Relative to Full Application of Telemedicine Coverage Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $129.12
HB 1003, An Act to control health care costs for individuals and small business in the Commonwealth; HB 1013, An Act relative to strengthening the determination of need process; HB 1022, An Act relative to streamlining administrative procedures; HB 1040, An Act relative to prohibition on public-private cost shift; HB 1041, An Act to promote affordable health care; HB 1052, An Act relative to prescription drugs SB 506, An Act expanding the determination of need threshold; SB 548, An Act providing immediate relief to businesses on health care costs; SB 549, An Act to promote electronic transmission of health care transactions Support I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
HB 862, An Act relative to the use and payment of ambulance services; HB 863, An Act relative to payment for use of ambulance services; HB 1011, An Act to reduce liability of acute hospitals to Health Safety Net Trust Fund; HB 1014, An Act to extend patient protections to recipients of MassHealth; HB 1034, An Act relative to administering national standards to Medicaid medical necessity reviews; HB 1035, An Act to provide improved Medicare for all; HB 1037, An Act making strategic investments in the Commonwealth’s chronically distressed hospitals program; HB 1038, An Act providing health care coverage for mandibular advancement splints; HB 1057, An Act to mitigate co-payment rates pursuant to care provided by physician assistants and nurse practitioners; HB 1783, An Act to promote efficient access to mental health services; HB 1784, An Act regarding proportional payments of the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project; HB 1797, An Act providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers; HB 1808, An Act to improve access to the services of educational psychologists; HB 1815, An Act to require equitable payment from the Commonwealth; SB 43, An Act providing for insurance coverage for vision screening for children; SB 509, An Act to mandate health benefit coverage for certain tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease; SB514, An Act establishing a public health insurance option; SB 515, An Act establishing Medicare for all in Massachusetts; SB 518, An Act to provide access to patient protection services for all Massachusetts citizens; SB 536, An Act relative to eligibility for coverage; SB 538, An Act relative to the provider’s council; SB 540, An Act requiring reimbursement for the costs of providing competent interpreter services; SB 541, An Act requiring the Division of Medical Assistance to provide adequate rates; SB 545, An Act relative to supplemental lines of insurance; SB 552, An Act extending protections to MassHealth recipients; SB 557, An Act relative to patient safety Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
HB 894, An Act relative to the public reporting of hospital margins; HB 905, An Act relative to the electronic submission of claims; HB 906, An Act strengthening patient health care networks; HB 924, An Act relative to administrative simplification; HB 923, An Act relative to a mandated benefit advisory commission; HB 925, An Act relative to mandated benefits; SB 421, An Act relative to preventing fraud; SB 431, An Act relating to administrative simplification; SB 460, An Act relative to an affordable health plan Support I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
HB 839, An Act to facilitate access to individual health insurance; HB 843, An Act relative to notice of payment for services; HB 846, An Act relative to physical therapy; HB 847, An Act relative to promoting women's health; HB 861, An Act eliminating the need for medical reauthorization for coverage of nonprescription enteral formula; HB 864, An Act increasing coverage on certain insurance policies; HB 868, An Act relative to health insurance coverage; HB 882, An Act relative to insurance holding companies; HB 901, An Act to require health care coverage for medically necessary treatment for speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, disease, illness, injury, or bodily dysfunction which are required by a students individual educational program; HB 907, An Act relative to payment for services; HB 912, An Act regarding senior citizen buy in program for health care; HB 928, An Act relative to the health insurance of children of divorced parents; HB 930, An Act relative to the cancellation of certain health insurance policies; HB 935, An Act relative to health care consumer protection; HB 950, An Act relative to third party administrators; HB 956, An Act concerning the safety of autistic and alzheimer individuals; HB 967, An Act further regulating insurance benefits; HB 973, An Act relative to greater fairness in insurance; HB 978, An Act relative to pre-authorization of medical and health care services; HB 981, An Act relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations; HB 982, An Act relative to increasing choice for dental patients; HB 983, An Act to limit retroactive denials of dental insurance claims; HB 995, An Act to improve access to alcohol and other drug clinical services; HB 996, An Act relative to group purchasing of health insurance for private sector human service workers; HB 999, An Act relative to colorectal cancer screenings; HB 900, An Act relative to prescription drug voice synthesizers; HB 903, An Act relative to prescription eye drops; HB 915, An Act providing for certain health insurance coverage; HB 916, An Act to provide early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment to privately insured children under the age of 21; HB 921, An act improving access to rehabilitation counseling; HB 929, An Act relative to the treatment of infantile cataracts; HB 931, An Act relative to mastectomies; HB 932, An Act relative to anesthesia coverage for children hospitalized for dental treatment; HB 937, An Act providing for certain standards in health care insurance coverage for eating disorders; HB 939, An Act relative to consumer choice of nurse midwifery services; HB 941, An Act relative to health insurance coverage for Devic's disease; HB 945, An Act curtailing smoking addiction; HB 968, An Act further regulating insurance benefits; HB 974, An Act relative to providing insurance coverage for breast cancer screening; HB 975, An Act to include fluoride varnish service in all health insurance coverage in the Commonwealth; HB 976, An Act relative to insurance coverage for craniofacial disorders; HB 977, An Act providing for care and treatment of patients with mitochondrial disease; HB 979, An Act to provide coverage for hearing aids; HB 980, An Act to provide hearing aid coverage for persons with profound hearing loss; HB 984, An Act relative to insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS; HB 986, An Act relative to HIV-associated lipodystrophy treatment; HB 989, An Act relative to Lyme Disease treatment coverage; HB 993, An Act relative to certified occupational therapy assistants in the treatment of autism; HB 997, An Act promoting consumer choice in health care; SB 415, An Act ensuring access to life-saving colorectal cancer and breast cancer screenings; SB 422, An Act relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits ;corporations SB 423, An Act relative to increase choice for dental patients; SB 424, An Act to limit retroactive denials of dental insurance claims; SB 428, An Act relative to special education health care costs; SB 432, An Act relative to payment for services; SB 434, An Act relative to improving services for students with individual education programs; SB 446, An Act for greater fairness in insurance policies; SB 483, An Act regulating pharmacy audits; SB 487, An Act relative to the Division of Insurance to notify health plans of its rate decision at least 60 days prior to the effective date; SB 499, An Act concerning Medicaid and accountable care; SB 430, An Act providing health insurance coverage for scalp hair prosthesis; SB 437, An Act relative to providing health insurance coverage for cochlear and auditory osseointegrated implants in children; SB 445, An Act providing coverage for hearing aids; SB 449, An Act relative to in vitro fertilization for the purposes of genetic testing; SB 457, An Act promoting consumer choice in health care; SB 458, An Act relative to insurance coverage for pervasive developmental disorders; SB 467, An Act relative to telemedicine, SB 469, An Act relative to promoting patient access and affordability in treating eye and vision conditions; SB 471, An Act relative to pancreatic cancer screening; SB 472, An Act relative to prescription drug voice synthesizers; SB 484, An Act recognizing pharmacists as health care providers; SB 493, An Act relative to women’s health and cancer recovery; SB 494, An Act to make habilitative services available to the children of the Commonwealth Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
Discussion with DOI regarding Report on Utilization in Limited and Tiered Network Plans and Health Care Needs of Children and Cancer Patients Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $516.48
Discussions with DOI regarding Request on Health Plans’ Transparency Workplans Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $516.48
Discussion with DOI regarding Credentialing Regs Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $1,032.72
Disucssion with DOI regarding Compensation Review Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
Discussion with DOI regarding Health Plan Cost Websites Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $645.60
Discussion with DOI regarding Risk-Bearing Provider Organization Regs Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $1,420.32
Discussion with DOI regarding Draft Bulletin on Tiering & Standard Quality Measure Set Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $645.60
Listening session with DOI regarding Prior authorization form Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $1,032.96
Listening session with DOI regarding Standardized processes health plan eligibility at time of service Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $516.48
Discussion with CHIA regarding SQAC Year 2 Report Release Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $516.48
Discussion with CHIA regarding APCD Data Release Regs Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $1,291.20
Discussion with CHIA regarding APCD Data Intake Governance Committee Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $516.48
Discussion with CHIA regarding Report on Mandates Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $516.48
CHIA Session regarding Net Cost of Private Health Insurance Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $516.48
Discussion with the Connector regarding ACA Implementation Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $903.84
Discussions with the Attorney General regarding Market Impact Review Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $903.76
Discussions with the Attorney General regarding Cost Growth Benchmark Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $903.76
Discussion with Division of Insurance re: Insurer Reserves Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $903.76
Discussion with the Health Policy Commission regarding provider consolidation Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $1,549.44
Discussion with the Health Policy Commission regarding PPOs Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $645.60
Discussion with the Health Policy Commission regarding cost hearings Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $903.84
Discussion with the Health Policy Commission regarding provider registration regulations Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
Discussion with the Health Policy Commission regarding patient centered medical home certification Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
Discussion with the Health Policy Commission regarding accountable care organization certification Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $258.24
HB 3538, FY14 Appropriation Bill - Conference Committee Report Neutral I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $645.60
SB 534, An Act Establishing the Childhood Vaccine Program Oppose I had no business associations with any public officials I lobbied during this reporting period. Massachusetts Association of Health Plans $387.36
   Total amount $25,307.00
 
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
09/25/2013 Joan Lovely for State Senate State Senate - Second Essex District $100.00
10/21/2013 The Welch Committee State Senate - Hampden District $100.00
10/24/2013 The Baker Committee Governor $200.00
11/13/2013 The Rosenberg Committee State Senate - Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester District $100.00
12/16/2013 The Finegold Committee State Senate - Second Essex and Middlesex District $100.00
  Total contributions $600.00
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