The ERISA Industry Committee applauds Senators Grassley and Alexander for moving forward to address the crisis in the multiemployer pension system. Since this crisis impacts plan sponsors of all sizes and across the country, it must be addressed comprehensively to ensure the protection of retirement benefits for millions of workers.
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Rx Costs Update, NY Surprise Billing Data, Financing Medicare for All, and More!
ERIC Joins Business Groups in Letter to Senate on PCORI
ERIC joined with other business groups in a letter sent to the U.S. Senate today sharing support for, and feedback on, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Reauthorization Act discussion draft.
ERIC Joins 90 Organizations in Supporting SECURE Act
ERIC joined with 90 other presidents, chief executive officers, and chairs in signing a letter sent to Majority Leader McConnell and Minority Leader Schumer urging quick action on the SECURE Act of 2019.
ERIC Provides Guidance on Proposed Massachusetts State Retirement Savings Program Bills
The ERISA Industry Committee (“ERIC”) is writing to submit comments regarding proposed bills HB.1075, HB.1076, HB.1103, SB.574, and SB.602 to reinforce the importance of ensuring that the proposed state retirement savings program conforms with the preemption protection afforded by federal law—the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) —and does not impose benefit, reporting, or administrative requirements on employers already sponsoring a retirement plan.
Drug Prices Legislation, Dueling Surprise Billing Scores, Amicus Update, and More!
ERIC Looks Forward to Working with Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia
The ERISA Industry Committee is pleased Eugene Scalia has been confirmed as the next Secretary of Labor.
ERIC Comments on Wyoming Air Ambulance Surprise Billing Proposal
ERIC submitted comments the Wyoming Department of Health on the state’s Air Ambulance Medicaid 1115 Waiver Proposal.
ERIC Testifies in New York on Proposed Auto-IRA Program and More
Over the last couple of weeks there have been several updates on the nomination of the Secretary of Labor and with state/local retirement plans for private workers.