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Large Employers Oppose Maryland’s HB 581 Health Spending Mandate
Today, ERIC pressed Maryland’s House Appropriations Committee to withdraw HB 581 from consideration. HB 581 is an attempt to enforce certain coverage and reimbursement requirements on ERISA-governed employee benefit plans with beneficiaries in Maryland, which we believe may be preempted by ERISA.
Oklahoma House Public Health Committee Passes Telehealth Bill Out of Committee
On February 24, Oklahoma’s House Public Health Committee heard HB 1689. ERIC urged Chair Roe and committee members to pass HB 1689 out of Committee.
Weekly State Telehealth Roundup
National Patient Safety Authority Coalition, HHS Updates, Vaccine Timeline & Wellness Rule Thoughts
Telehealth State Legislative Activity
On February 9, the Ohio Senate Judiciary passed SB 2 out of Committee. SB 2 allows the state of Ohio to enter the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, which will increase access to telehealth services for Ohioans.
ERIC Lays Out Policy Road Map for Biden Administration & New Congress
ERIC pledges to work with President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the 117th Congress to protect and enhance employee benefits.