May 2, 2022, 5:00 AM
The U.S. District Court for the District of Washington April 21 dismissed an action by Taxpayers challenging the statute creating the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program, known as WA Cares, for excise tax purposes. Taxpayers, a class representing employers and employees, argued the program was preempted by the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and could be satisfied with an ERISA-covered plan. The law requires workers to contribute toward a long-term care insurance fund. The district court noted that: 1) WA Cares wasn’t governed or preempted by ERISA and thus ERISA didn’t confer jurisdiction on the district court; …
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