Today, ERIC is sending Governor DeWine a letter asking for his support and signature of the bill. We hope the Governor will sign the surprise billing initiative, as HB 388 will save money for Ohio businesses, and will ensure a much simpler, more straightforward, fair resolution to situations involving fully-insured plans.
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Analysis of the COVID-Omni-Stimulus Legislation
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ERIC’s Lawsuit Against Seattle Bolstered by U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
ERIC remains steadfast in our belief that Seattle Municipal Code 14.28 (SMC 14.28) is a mandate on federally regulated benefit plans, a violation of federal law. The City’s claim that there is a presumption against preemption is weak and relies on outdated court rulings.
COVID-19 Legislation & Omnibus Update, Vaccine Distribution, EEOC Technical Assistance
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Transparency Measures Needed in Surprise Medical Billing Legislation
ERIC appreciates lawmakers’ efforts to take steps to end the predatory practice of surprise medical bills; however, surprise medical billing should not advance without adding meaningful and complementary health care transparency measures.
Analysis of Surprise Billing Deal, SCOTUS Decides PBM Case & More
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Congress Working Hard, Lame-Duck Letters, Vaccine Update, Biden HHS Secretary
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ERIC Win: Ohio Senate Committee Passes Surprise Billing Bill
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States Should Act Now to Protect Patients from Surprise Billing
ERIC created a one-page policy paper that outlines two simple steps that states can take to eliminate most surprise medical bills, without increasing health care costs for patients, and without causing financial instability to providers.
Ohio Senate Committee Hears Surprise Billing Legislation
The Ohio Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee heard for a second time HB 388, which relates to Out-of-Network Health Care. ERIC first showed its support of the bill back in November 2019. The bill has since been passed by the full House and is now in its first Committee in the Senate.