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Single-Employer Pension Funding Changes Assist Employers with COVID-19 Recovery

The pandemic has impacted many employers, and now, more than ever, employers need to target their resources on recovery efforts such as salaries, equipment, and re-opening. Today’s letter urges lawmakers to help the pension plan sponsors recover in a way that does not use taxpayer money or jeopardize benefit plans, by giving employers more flexibility to fund their pension plans.

ERIC Urges States to Establish National Telehealth Licensing Reciprocity for Providers

In an effort to implement a permanent way for all states to admit expedited interstate licensures, ERIC has urged 21 states to take the necessary steps to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Commission Compact. The IMLCC is an agreement among participating states to expedite the pathway to licensure for physicians who qualify. Joining the compact will eliminate barriers to care during this pandemic crisis, a time when families need access to telehealth more than ever before.