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.
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The ERISA Industry Committee Emphasizes Need for Uniformity in Paid Family and Medical Leave Standards in Comments to Bipartisan Working Group
WASHINGTON, January 31, 2024 – The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) submitted comments today to the Bipartisan Working Group on paid leave, emphasizing the pressing need for Congress to address challenges created by a growing patchwork of incompatible state laws. ERIC said these laws, which often contain inconsistent mandates and standards, make it impossible for its member companies to provide uniform benefits nationwide.
The ERISA Industry Committee Asks IRS for Transition Relief for Long-Term, Part-Time Coverage Expansion
WASHINGTON – January 26, 2024 – The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) sent a letter today asking the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for transition relief related to a proposed regulation expanding retirement plan coverage to certain part-time employees.
The ERISA Industry Committee Warns Regulators Against Banking Changes that Disadvantage Retirement Plans
WASHINGTON – January 16, 2024 — The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) today told regulators that a proposed regulation targeting banks would unfairly and negatively impact private sector defined benefit retirement plans and ultimately harm plan participants – retirement savers who count on plan funds to provide a secure, comfortable post-employment life for themselves and their families.
The ERISA Industry Committee Announces 2024 Policy Priorities
WASHINGTON, January 12, 2024 – The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) today announced its public policy priorities for 2024.
The ERISA Industry Committee Files Amicus Brief Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Review D.K. v United Behavioral Health Decision
WASHINGTON, January 3, 2024 – The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) today filed an amicus brief, along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant review of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in D.K. v. United Behavioral Health.
The ERISA Industry Committee Recommends Improvements to Proposed Department of Labor “Investment Advice” Rule
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) today offered improvements to a proposed U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule so that large plan sponsors will still be able to provide meaningful benefits to tens of millions of working Americans.
The ERISA Industry Committee Commends Congress for Passing the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
WASHINGTON – December 13, 2023 – The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) commended the House of Representatives for passing the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378), a bipartisan bill aimed at providing more transparency to the U.S. health care system.
The ERISA Industry Committee President and CEO James Gelfand Named a Top Lobbyist by The Hill
WASHINGTON, December 6, 2023 – The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) today announced that its President and CEO James Gelfand has been named one of The Hill’s Top Lobbyists, in the association category, by The Hill, a daily online and published source of national political news and information.
The ERISA Industry Committee Supports Coverage of Over-the-Counter Preventive Items and Services
WASHINGTON – December 4, 2023 – The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) today said it supports coverage of over-the-counter (OTC) preventive items and services – including contraceptive items and services – provided they are of high-quality and are clinically proven to improve health outcomes.