Topic Archives:
Employers Unite to Protect ERISA Preemption
The filing of three amici briefs in support of ERIC’s petition to the Ninth Circuit to rehear our case against the City of Seattle’s health care mandate is a clear sign that employers across multiple industries support a strong federal standard governing employer-sponsored health care, over disparate state and local mandates.
Prescription Drug Hearings, HSA and Telehealth Bills, Employer Hospital Letter & HHS Budget Hearing
ERIC WIN: Ohio Legislature Passes PSYPACT Legislation
Ohio lawmakers took ERIC’s recommendation to pass SB 2 out of the Senate and House chambers. The bill increases access to mental health providers in the state by entering the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.
ERIC Calls on Lawmakers to Address & Solve Rising Drug Prices
ERIC provided statements for the record ahead of two hearings in the U.S. House of Representatives focused on lowering the cost of health.
ERIC WIN: Tennessee Senate Passes PSYPACT Legislation
ERIC recommended passage of HB 455, which is a win for ERIC and its member companies as the bill increases access to mental health providers in the state by entering the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.
ERIC Files Petition for Rehearing in the Ninth Circuit
ERIC Urges Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to Revisit Golden Gate Case Decision & Protect ERISA from Further Overreach
ERIC urged the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to convene en banc to rehear ERIC’s appeal in its case against the City of Seattle.
House and Senate Hearings This Week, American Families Plan, Price Transparency & MA Plans
ERIC Continues to Work with Lawmakers to Address Mental Health & Expand Telehealth Access
ERIC participated in two health care-related Congressional hearings today. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) hearing examined the COVID-19 response and lessons learned to address mental health and substance use disorders.