On Wednesday, September 30, the Michigan Senate passed surprise billing legislation: HB 4459, by 361 yeas and 32 nays, along with HB 4460 by 362 yeas and 37 nays. Michigan has been trying to address the surprise medical billing crisis for over a year.
Category Archives: Advocacy and Litigation
Louisiana Introduces Legislation to join Telehealth Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
On September 29, Louisiana introduced legislation that would allow the state to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. Participation in this compact will allow ERIC member companies to expand their telehealth benefit offerings in Louisiana, ensuring that patients in the state will be able to see audiology and pathology providers promptly.
Notarization Trade Letter, Updated HEROES Act, & CalSavers Registration
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CalSavers Registration Communications and ERIC Exemption Process
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New EEOC Commissioners, Health Care EO, Another House COVID Relief Bill
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Ohio Telehealth Legislation Should Not Include Payment Parity Mandate
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ERIC Defends the Use of Medical Management at Michigan Senate Hearing
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ERIC Victory: PBGC Follows ERIC Request to Reconsider Guidance on Premium Relief
Yesterday, the PBGC announced that it is changing previous guidance on delayed contributions to allow greater flexibility for funding contributions delayed under the CARES Act. The restated guidance allows companies to apply payments made through January 1, 2021, to the funding balance for the prior year in calculating the variable rate premium.
Michigan PSYPACT Legislation Advancing Through Senate Health Committee
The Michigan Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services passed SB 758 out of its subcommittee on Thursday, September 10. The legislation, which would allow the state to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact will now be considered by the full committee.
ERIC Comments on DOL Paid Leave RFI
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