ERIC sent a letter to Massachusetts lawmakers regarding House Bill 4916. While ERIC supports the advancement of telehealth, we are asking lawmakers to remove the provision that limits prescriptions to only previously diagnosed conditions during an in-person visit.
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Rhode Island Telehealth update, Texas Surprise Billing Report, Virginia Surprise Billing Regulations, New York Single-Payer Paper
Telehealth Update, Provider Licensing Reciprocity Legislation, HHS Surprise Billing, Vaccine Update, COBRA Subsidies
Senate COVID-19 Legislation a Good Start, Key Provisions Must Be Added Before Bill Becomes Law
ERIC is pleased to see the legislative process progressing and looks forward to working with both the Senate and the House to advance measures that support the ability of employers to provide needed benefits to workers and families.
California Lawmakers Have the Chance to Get Paid Leave Right in the Wake of COVID-19
ERIC is calling on California lawmakers to be strategic as they consider two paid leave bills in the wake of COVID-19. New legislation should not create redundancy or additional burdens for employers who already offer generous paid leave policies.
ERIC Pushes Back on California Paid Leave Expansion Proposals
As states continue to respond to the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, ERIC is pushing back on state and local paid leave proposals that would place administrative burdens on large employers and further complicate the current patchwork of state paid leave laws and programs.
Employers Support Transparency in Health Care Costs
ERIC joined with other employer groups to thank Senator Braun for introducing the Health Care PRICE Transparency Act (S. 4106). The act would codify requirements on insurers and hospitals to make public the real prices for health care.
Employer COVID testing letter, “Phase 4” recommendations, Employee benefits liability letter & More
ERIC Letter to Senate on Employee Benefits Liability & Regulatory Updates
On Friday, July 17, ERIC sent a letter to Senate Leadership detailing liability protections that are needed pursuant to employee benefit plans, in order to reopen the economy and avoid abusive lawsuits when member companies bring their workers back on site.