ERIC remains steadfast in our belief that the City of Seattle is violating federal law by imposing benefit mandates on employers that already offer health coverage to their employees in compliance with federal law. We are reviewing yesterday’s filing by the City and will continue our fight to protect employers from state and local mandates on federally regulated benefit plans.
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New Health Care Pricing Transparency Regulation Will Help to Lower Costs
ERIC applauds the Trump Administration for releasing the “Transparency in Coverage” final rule, which will require insurance companies and employers to ensure health care prices are available to consumers.
ERIC Win: Michigan Governor Approves Surprise Billing Legislation
Governor Whitmer signed HB 4459, which will now ban balance billing for out-of-network services that are delivered at in-network facilities, as well as in emergency rooms, and specifies that providers will be reimbursed based on the average negotiated in-network rate in that region, or 150 percent of Medicare rates.
Louisiana State House Passed the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Legislation
On October 21, the Louisiana House passed SB 34 with 96 yeas and 0 nays. However, an amendment was added which meant the bill needed to be sent back to the Senate for a full vote – which happened promptly.
DOL ERISA Advisory Council Nominations, Grim Outlook for COVID Package, ERISA Litigation Update, CBO Report & More
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ERIC Supports Louisiana Legislation Expanding Residents’ Access to Telemedicine
ERIC calls on Louisiana lawmakers to fast track Senate Bill 34 to Governor Edwards allowing the state to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.
Telehealth Interstate Compact Movement in LA & DC
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Movement in Louisiana and Minnesota on Telehealth Interstate Compact Legislation
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ERIC Victory: Michigan State House Passes Surprise Billing Legislation
The Michigan State House passed HB 4459 and HB 4990. This vote in the full State House was the last stop before making it to the Governor’s desk.
Employer-Sponsored Health Care More Important Now Than Ever
Large employers, like ERIC member companies, strive to offer the best benefits to their unique, individual workforces. And while this year’s survey shows that premiums rose by 4 percent, providing employees with easy access to high quality health care at a low cost remains a top priority for employers.