The Ohio House Insurance Committee amended Ohio telehealth legislation HB 679, making several critical changes ERIC had advocated for.
Miscellaneous Archives:
ERIC Calls on Court of Appeals to Protect Employers’ Ability to Offer Stock Options to Employees
ERIC has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Jander v. Retirement Plans Committee of IBM, in support of IBM after the U.S. Supreme Court remanded the case back to the Second Circuit.
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Protects the Future of Retirement Plans
ERIC is pleased the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of U.S. Bank in James J. Thole v. U.S. Bank N.A. holding that the plaintiffs lacked standing since they would receive the same benefits whether they won or lost.
Electronic Disclosure of Plan Documents Provides Significant Advantages
ERIC is pleased the Department of Labor recognizes the significant advantages electronic disclosure provides for participants, as well as for plan sponsors and administrators and has finalized its rule on default electronic disclosure. The necessity of this rule is highlighted by the current pandemic, which emphasizes the need for electronic delivery options for times when paper delivery is unsafe or unavailable.
Congress Must Act to Protect Health Care Benefits
ERIC joined with more than 30 business organizations to call on Congress to protect access to health care for millions of Americans during and after the COVID-19 crisis.
Single-Employer Pension Funding Changes Assist Employers with COVID-19 Recovery
The pandemic has impacted many employers, and now, more than ever, employers need to target their resources on recovery efforts such as salaries, equipment, and re-opening. Today’s letter urges lawmakers to help the pension plan sponsors recover in a way that does not use taxpayer money or jeopardize benefit plans, by giving employers more flexibility to fund their pension plans.
Now is the Time for States to Expand Access to Telemedicine
ERIC is urging the governors of 21 states to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Commission Compact (IMLCC) which would enable their states to expand access to telemedicine during the COVID-19 crisis.
ERIC Applauds White House for Protecting COVID-19 Survivors from Surprise Medical Bills
ERIC applauds President Trump and his Administration for today’s actions to protect COVID-19 patients from surprise medical bills. While Congress has failed to act, the Administration is taking on health care providers that rate profits over patients.
ERIC Win! Maryland Governor Signs New Telehealth Legislation
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.
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.