Protecting Your Union Health Benefits
Your union healthcare benefits are at risk from federal and state legislation.
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare legislation, it's essential to stay current on the latest developments affecting your union benefits. Legislative efforts at both the federal and state levels are underway that could significantly impact your health coverage and rates - raising your costs, reducing options, and decimating your health coverage benefits.
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Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs): What are they and how do they lower costs?
Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, are companies that manage prescription drug benefits by negotiating directly with drug manufacturers and pharmacies. Their primary goals are to reduce drug costs and improve convenience and safety for consumers, health plans, and employers.
Policy Conversations: Understanding PBMs and how they affect your benefits
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What is ERISA erosion?
Learn more how erosion of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is affecting your benefits.
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Policy & Litigation Conversations
Read our news, updates and articles about ERISA erosion, PBM legislation, and more.
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SubscribeFederal Legislation
Federal legislation is moving in several senate and house Committees. Much of it will impact your decision-making ability, cost and plan design. Learn more about federal legislation that affects your benefits.
State Legislation
All states are pushing boundaries, aiming to regulate and restrict your health coverage. On a state-by-state level, ERISA is being destroyed. We're here to educate you on ERISA, your rights, and help advocate for protecting ERISA for all union members.
Learn MoreIndustry Engagement
Several organizations are actively engaging on ERISA erosion.
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National Labor Alliance
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PCMA
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Industry Employers
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Coalitions