ERIC sent a letter to Massachusetts lawmakers regarding House Bill 4916. While ERIC supports the advancement of telehealth, we are asking lawmakers to remove the provision that limits prescriptions to only previously diagnosed conditions during an in-person visit.
Miscellaneous Archives:
Aliya Robinson Talks COVID19 & the CARES Act on The 401(k) Podcast
Aliya Robinson is the featured guest on this month’s episode of The 401(k) Podcast. She discussed COVID-19 and The CARES Act.
ERIC Requests Enforcement of ERISA by the U.S. District Court of New Jersey
ERIC filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, asking the court to uphold federal preemption under ERISA and seeking an injunction to stop recent amendments (S.B. 3170) to the New Jersey WARN Act, from being implemented.
ERIC Supports DOL’s Effort to Create Certainty and Consistency for Fiduciaries
ERIC supports the DOL’s codification of the principle requiring plan fiduciaries to focus on the financial best interest of participants.
Senate COVID-19 Legislation a Good Start, Key Provisions Must Be Added Before Bill Becomes Law
ERIC is pleased to see the legislative process progressing and looks forward to working with both the Senate and the House to advance measures that support the ability of employers to provide needed benefits to workers and families.
California Lawmakers Have the Chance to Get Paid Leave Right in the Wake of COVID-19
ERIC is calling on California lawmakers to be strategic as they consider two paid leave bills in the wake of COVID-19. New legislation should not create redundancy or additional burdens for employers who already offer generous paid leave policies.
Employers Support Transparency in Health Care Costs
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.
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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