WASHINGTON, February 6, 2023 – The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) urged Congress to pass the “Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2023” (H.R. 824) to allow employers to offer standalone telehealth benefits to all employees, beyond the end of the public health emergency (PHE), in particular those not enrolled in their employer’s medical plan.
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The ERISA Industry Committee Cites Concerns with the “Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act” (S. 127)
WASHINGTON, February 2, 2023 – The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) today submitted a letter to Senate champions of the “Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act” (PBMTA, S. 127) outlining serious concerns with the legislation.
Employers Work to Expand Mental & Behavioral Health Care Offerings but Need Congress’ Help to do More
Providing high quality affordable, and accessible mental and behavioral health care for employees and their families is a top priority for large employers. As laid out in ERIC’s 2021 mental health report, employers responded to the increased need for care exasperated by the pandemic by expanding their benefit offerings; and they continue to work to improve access and quality in all aspects of the health care system.
ERIC Supports Congressional Efforts to Expand Retirement Savings Opportunities for Workers
ERIC is working with lawmakers to expand opportunities to help workers save for retirement and employers efficiently administer benefit plans. Today, ERIC submitted a statement for the record to the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee for its hearing titled “Rise and Shine: Improving Retirement and Enhancing Savings.”
American Workers Not Responsible for Shouldering Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
ERIC provided a statement for the record to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance ahead of today’s hearing titled “Prescription Drug Price Inflation: An Urgent Need to Lower Drug Prices in Medicare.”
Incorporating New Wearable Technology & Modernizing Telehealth Policies Would Improve Health Care for Millions of Americans
ERIC encouraged the Congressional Healthy Future Task Force Modernization Subcommittee to update health care laws to improve the lives of millions of Americans by modernizing telehealth policies and knocking down tax barriers to the use of wearable technology.
Employers Need Congress’s Help to Improve Retirement Options & Access to Mental Health Care
ERIC provided a statement for the record to the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee’s Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions ahead of today’s hearing titled “Improving Retirement Security and Access to Mental Health Benefits.”
Employer Community Supports ERIC’s Petition Before the U.S. Supreme Court
The nationwide employer community came out in force today to support ERIC’s petition for certiorari before the Supreme Court of the United States. Six amicus briefs were filed on behalf of 48 groups representing employers in every major industry across the country.
ERIC Works with House Republican Members to Address Health Care Cost & Quality Crisis
The need for affordable, quality health care has never been more urgent. ERIC is dedicated to working with lawmakers to implement real-world solutions to improve health care access, affordability, quality, transparency, and safety for all Americans.
ERIC & Mercer Provide Additional Input on Employer Pharmacy Benefits Reporting Requirements
ERIC, along with Mercer, responded to a Request for Information issued by the U.S. Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services regarding new employer requirements related to the interim final rules on reporting on pharmacy benefits and prescription drug costs.