Improving Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Affordability: A Policy Briefing

The Georgetown Center on Health Insurance Reforms is set to host a pivotal policy briefing titled “Is ERISA Up for the Job? Improving Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Affordability” on June 2. This event aims to explore how the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) can address the mounting costs associated with employer-sponsored health insurance, which currently covers over half of Americans. Key factors such as rising health care prices, industry consolidation, and complex plan administration are driving the surge in premiums for both employers and their employees.

The briefing is scheduled from 8:30-10:00 am ET at Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy in Washington, DC. The discussions will evaluate ERISA’s role in controlling insurance costs, pinpoint areas needing enhancement, and propose policy solutions to improve employer health care expenditure value. Attendees will gain insights into how regulatory measures can be leveraged to optimize cost management strategies.

The event, sponsored by the Peterson Center on Healthcare, includes a panel discussion and a session for audience questions. Participants can engage over breakfast starting at 8:30 am, with opening remarks to follow at 9:00 am. This forum offers a unique opportunity for professionals to network and discuss the intricate dynamics of employer-sponsored health insurance.