Through our active advocacy efforts, ERIC shaped a wave of state policies that broadly expand access to telehealth services while avoiding language that could limit patient flexibility and cost savings.
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Senate Makes Changes to Build Back Better Act
Senate Action Update, ERIC Surprise Medical Billing Comments and New Lawsuit, Supreme Court and TX SB 8 & House Drug Pricing Report
Surprise Billing Final Rule Part II Offers Cost Savings and Consumer Protections
ERIC’s comments focused on the safeguards and the cost-savings the Interim Final Rule will provide patients. ERIC highlighted how the design of the independent dispute resolution process and use of an external review would protect employer-sponsored health insurance and lower premiums by up to one percent.
House Passes Continuing Resolution, President Biden Winter COVID Plan and At-Home Tests & Update on End-of-the-Year Legislation
Congress’ December Checklist, House Telehealth Expansion Act, Mental Health Congressional Letter & Reporting Requirement Extension
Telehealth Expansion Act Makes Telehealth Affordable for More Americans
The ERISA Industry Committee applauds Representatives Susie Lee and Michelle Steel for their leadership in working to expand first-dollar coverage of telehealth services for employees enrolled in a high deductible health plan.
House Passes Build Back Better Act and Includes Prescription Drug Savings for Employers
Congress Must Address Need for Access to Quality Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Treatments
Today, a group of eight organizations representing employers and health insurance providers sent a letter to Congress focusing on the importance of access to quality, affordable treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.