ERIC joined with other employer groups to thank Senator Braun for introducing the Health Care PRICE Transparency Act (S. 4106). The act would codify requirements on insurers and hospitals to make public the real prices for health care.
Miscellaneous Archives:
ERIC Asks IRS for Guidance on SECURE Act
ERIC is asking the IRS for guidance on three provisions of the SECURE Act. Specifically, ERIC is asking for guidance on the required minimum distribution rules, withdrawals in case of birth or adoption, and nondiscrimination testing relief for closed plans.
Infection Rate Transparency is Vital to Public Health
ERIC joined more than 160 individuals and companies in calling on Congressional leaders to require every health care facility in America to report rates of health care-acquired infections publicly through the CDC.
COVID-19 Resources For ERIC Members
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Employer Groups Call on Congress to End Surprise Billing Once and For All
ERIC joined with other employer groups urging lawmakers to include comprehensive protections against surprise medical bills in the next COVID-19 relief package.
ERIC Asks Court to Confirm DOL COBRA Regulations
ERIC has filed an amicus brief with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida in Bryant v. Walmart Stores, Inc. asking the Court to rule in favor of Walmart and not create new and unnecessary burdens related to COBRA plan communications.
ERIC Applauds Agencies for Taking Action to Expand COVID-19 Guidance for Employers and Employees
ERIC applauds the Departments of Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Labor for issuing the guidance ERIC requested clarifying that during the COVID-19 pandemic employers can extend a telehealth-only plan to employees or their dependents who are not eligible to participate in the employer’s health plans.
ERIC Working with Michigan Lawmakers to Pass PSYPACT Legislation
ERIC is working with Michigan lawmakers to pass SB 758, which would allow the state to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT).
Lawmakers Have the Responsibility to Help Retirement Security for Americans
ERIC provided testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee for today’s hearing titled “Tax Relief to Support Workers and Families during the COVID-19 Recession.”
Congress Must Act to Remove Barriers to Telehealth, Open Up Access to Millions of Americans
ERIC provided testimony to the Senate HELP Committee for its hearing titled “Telehealth: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic.” ERIC’s testimony focused on how government rules and special interest proposals are stifling the ability of patients in the private sector to access health care providers through telehealth, and what Congress can do right now to open up that access.