The ERISA Industry Committee Urges Washington State to Pass SB 5821

WASHINGTON, February  16, 2024 – The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) submitted comments today to the Washington House Health Care & Wellness Committee urging it to pass SB 5821, which would make permanent the current state rule allowing a patient and provider to establish a relationship using audio-only telehealth technology. 

The ERISA Industry Committee Urges Oregon Employment Department to Amend Rules Implementing Paid Leave Oregon Program

WASHINGTON, November 30, 2023 – In comments submitted today to the Oregon Employment Department, The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) recommended key provisions of proposed permanent regulations contained in “Paid Leave Oregon – Batch 9 – Appeals, Assistance Grants, Benefits, Confidentiality, Equivalent Plans, and Self-employment” be amended or developed further to prevent unnecessary compliance complications and better facilitate coordination of overlapping benefits.