Federal government and employer groups side together in ERISA litigation over pension risk transfers, impacting the growing PRT market and retiree protections under state insurance regulation versus ERISA.
The Ninth Circuit affirms broad ERISA preemption over state-law claims by out-of-network providers, following the 2024 Bristol Holdings decision. This impacts contract-based reimbursement disputes in health insurance.
The Ninth Circuit confirms broad ERISA preemption of out-of-network provider claims related to pre-service authorizations, reinforcing the scope of federal remedial schemes in insurance disputes.
The Healthy Competition for Better Care Act introduces bipartisan reforms to enhance transparency, curb anti-competitive practices, and promote patient choice in U.S. health care markets, aiming to reduce costs and improve access to quality care.
Eleventh Circuit rules insurer's denial of ERISA long-term disability claim for pre-existing conditions was unreasonably broad, impacting insurer policy interpretation standards.
A major ERISA lawsuit alleges wrongful denial of disability benefits by top insurers, raising compliance and fiduciary duty issues under federal law.
A New York judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging General Electric's pension risk transfer to Athene, affirming the legality of PRT deals under ERISA and supporting insurer participation in pension risk markets.
President Trump's executive order expands 401(k) investment options to include private equity and alternative assets, offering new diversification opportunities while raising fiduciary and regulatory considerations for retirement plans.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by former General Electric employees challenging a $1.7 billion pension risk transfer to Athene, citing lack of standing under ERISA. The ruling highlights judicial support for pension risk transfers as compliant and lawful.
The District of Massachusetts court ruled partially on summary judgment in an ERISA dispute involving life insurance benefit denials by Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company linked to Tufts Medical Center Physicians Organization.
