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Amicus Brief Filed With Supreme Court

ERISA Plans: Federal Laws vs. State Laws

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) regulates self-funded dental plans. Some carriers argue it allows them to ignore state insurance laws meant to protect patients. How does this impact your practice and what should you do about it?

ERISA Plans: Are State Laws Ignored (PDF)


Advocacy Efforts

September 11, 2024 - Letter to the House Judiciary Committee on the ADA’s perspective on antitrust and ERISA. (PDF)

September 10, 2024 - Letter to the Committee on Education & the Workforce on the ADA's perspective of ERISA and Federal preemption. (PDF)

Amicus Brief to the U.S. Supreme Court (PDF)

State laws designed to protect patients and providers should not be preempted by ERISA. (PDF)

Thank You Letter to Senator Joe Manchin (PDF)

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States should take back ability to regulate health care.

ADA files Amicus brief with Supreme Court. Federal ERISA law should not supersede states’ authority.


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