By: Chris Aguiar, Esq. ERISA preemption seems like such a simple concept; further proof that reasonable minds can disagree.  In just the past 10 days we have received mixed messages from some of the highest courts in the country.  First it was the 8th Circuit’s unanimous pro-preemptio

The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) announced that it has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals’ August 4, 2014 decision upholding the State of Michigan’s Health Insurance Claims Assessment Act against the associa

Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. Special Communication Association Positioned to Protect Self-Insurance Marketplace Once Again December 18. 2014 — The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) announced that it has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn th

Federal Court Takes Narrow View of Preemption The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit yesterday ruled against the Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) in its lawsuit against the state of Michigan over that state’s Health Care Claims Assessment Act.

Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. Special Communication January 31, 2014 – Lawyers for the Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) faced off today with a legal team representing the state of Michigan in a Federal Appeals Court over the state’s Health Insur

By Keith R. McMurdy In the ongoing effort to determine what constitutes appropriate remedies under ERISA, the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has gone farther than any court before it. Earlier this month the court affirmed a judgment directing a disability insurer to pay not only

Author: Mike Ferguson         Taken From: MyHealthGuide Editor’s Note: Michigan Gov. Rick Synder signed into law legislation a controversial 1% tax on paid health care claims. The tax funds the state’s Medicaid program is funded by TPAs and health insurers.  The Self-Insur

May 31, 2013 – It continues to be a busy legislative season at the state level with several important developments affecting companies involved in the self-insurance marketplace. Provided below is the latest updates as of this week. The full text of referenced bills, SIIA commen

May 24, 2013 – It continues to be a busy legislative season at the state level with several important developments affecting companies involved in the self-insurance marketplace. Provided below is the latest updates as of this week.  The full text of referenced bills, SIIA comme

 May 3, 2013 — It is has been an extremely busy legislative season at the state level with multiple bills introduced that would adversely affect the self-insurance marketplace, including self-insured workers’ comp funds.   This special SIIA communication provides exclusive