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.
Miscellaneous Archives:
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.
ERIC Asks PBGC to Provide Relief in Response to COVID-19
ERIC requested the PBGC provide relief from premium payments and extend filing deadlines in the context of significant business challenges resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak.
ERIC Releases Groundbreaking Research Showing Significant Savings from Biosimilars: Large Employers Call for More Competition
ERIC released groundbreaking research, part of a larger initiative examining the impact of biosimilars on the health benefits spending of multiple large employers.
Maryland Telehealth Win!
Right now, when the need for telehealth is at an all-time high, ERIC has secured a win in Maryland. Both ERIC-supported bills, S.B. 402 and H.B. 448, are on their way to the Governor’s desk. They are expected to be signed before the end of the session, which has been moved to April 6.
ERIC: The Law is on Our Side in Seattle Health Mandate Lawsuit
ERIC filed a response to the City of Seattle, which had asked the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington to dismiss our amended complaint. The filing rejects the City’s assertion that its recently enacted health-benefits ordinance is not preempted by federal law and urged the Court to order that ERIC’s case continue.