Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed two telehealth bills, crucial to expanding access to health care during the COVID-19 crisis, into law before the close of the legislative session.
Category Archives: Advocacy and Litigation
ERIC’s COVID-19 State Telehealth Policy Priorities
As the Covid-19 crisis unfolds, ERIC and our large employer member companies are advocating to improve telehealth for patients by allowing doctors from any state to treat patients from any state, as well as eliminate burdensome state rules.
ERIC Requests Guidance From the Tri-Agencies on COVID-19 Employee Benefits Issues
Today, ERIC submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Treasury asking for guidance on specific employee benefits issues related to COVID-19.
ERIC Asks PBGC to Provide Relief in Response to COVID-19
ERIC requested the PBGC provide relief from premium payments and extend filing deadlines in the context of significant business challenges resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak.
Retirement Issues and Coronavirus Update
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ERIC Combats the Stalling of Crucial Telehealth Provisions in Maryland
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ERIC Secures CalSavers Exemption Registration Process for Member Companies
ERIC has secured an agreement with California’s “CalSavers” state retirement savings program similar to the Memorandum of Understanding we previously established with Illinois Secure Choice.
ERIC Member Survey, Phase 3 Legislation, Resources for Members, and More
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Maryland Telehealth Win!
Right now, when the need for telehealth is at an all-time high, ERIC has secured a win in Maryland. Both ERIC-supported bills, S.B. 402 and H.B. 448, are on their way to the Governor’s desk. They are expected to be signed before the end of the session, which has been moved to April 6.
Retirement Update on COVID Actions and Bill Introductions
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