In an effort to ensure that hardworking Americans will not be subject to hidden medical costs and uphold the federal surprise billing regulations that implement the “No Surprises Act,” ERIC has teamed with a dozen other organizations and filed an amicus brief in the Eastern District of Texas supporting federal regulators in the case of Texas Medical Association v. HHS.
Miscellaneous Archives:
Removing Illegal Gag Clauses is Vital to Reducing Health Care Costs
ERIC urges the U.S. Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services to issue guidance and clarification on eliminating gag clauses in contracts between providers and health plans, as required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020
U.S. Supreme Court Must Protect Employer-Sponsored Benefits
ERIC today petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States to review the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decision dismissing ERIC’s challenge to a Seattle health coverage mandate.
New DOL Rule Must Provide Clear and Stable Guidance for Plan Fiduciaries
On behalf of our member companies who supervise billions of dollars in retirement plan assets, ERIC appreciates the Department of Labor reiterating that plan investments must be chosen to provide the best financial outcomes for workers and retirees. We urge the DOL to keep faithful to that bedrock principle.
Surprise Billing Final Rule Part II Offers Cost Savings and Consumer Protections
ERIC’s comments focused on the safeguards and the cost-savings the Interim Final Rule will provide patients. ERIC highlighted how the design of the independent dispute resolution process and use of an external review would protect employer-sponsored health insurance and lower premiums by up to one percent.
Telehealth Expansion Act Makes Telehealth Affordable for More Americans
The ERISA Industry Committee applauds Representatives Susie Lee and Michelle Steel for their leadership in working to expand first-dollar coverage of telehealth services for employees enrolled in a high deductible health plan.
Congress Must Address Need for Access to Quality Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Treatments
Today, a group of eight organizations representing employers and health insurance providers sent a letter to Congress focusing on the importance of access to quality, affordable treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.
ERIC Supports New Legislation to Expand Retirement Opportunities for Americans
ERIC applauds the introduction of the Retirement Improvement and Savings Enhancement (RISE) Act (H.R. 5891). The bipartisan legislation would help employers efficiently deliver valuable retirement benefits.
Large Employers Ready to Work with Lawmakers on Expanding Access to Mental Health Care
The ERISA Industry Committee applauds Senators Cassidy and Murphy for taking an active lead in addressing the need to update federal mental health care and substance use disorder programs and expand their access.
ERIC Supports Healthy Competition for Better Care Act
The ERISA Industry Committee applauds Senators Mike Braun and Tammy Baldwin for introducing the Healthy Competition for Better Care Act and providing a pathway to high-value health care options for patients.