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Treasury, IRS Issue Long-Awaited Final Rules for Roth Catch-Up Contribution; Summary Available to Members

The final rules implement the catch-up contribution requirements established by SECURE 2.0, under which certain plan participants must make contributions on a post-tax basis.

 
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Just a Minute! on the Administration's Regulatory Agenda

In this edition of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson highlights several regulatory projects recently previewed by executive branch agencies.

 
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Council Urges Stronger Hospital Price Transparency Requirements, Site-Neutral Payment Reforms

The Council submitted comments to CMS supporting stronger hospital price transparency requirements and expanding site-neutral payment reforms.

 
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New DOL Advisory Opinion: Morgan Stanley Deferred Incentive Plan not an ERISA Plan

A new advisory opinion issued by the U.S. Department of Labor has affirmed the American Benefits Council’s position that a deferred incentive plan does not constitute an ERISA plan.

 
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Council Voices Support of ERISA Preemption in Appellate Court Amicus Brief

The Council's brief urged the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court decision finding that ERISA preempted a Tennessee "any willing provider" law.   

 
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Benefits Briefing Webinar: The Future of Benefits: Global Challenges, Shared Solutions

The American Benefits Council will host a one-hour webinar on Wednesday, October 1, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, to provide perspectives from the U.S. and Europe on benefits policy.

 
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Treasury Releases Preliminary List of Tipped Occupations Under OBBBA

As part of the recently enacted One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, employers may soon need to adjust payroll systems and reporting processes to account for a new deduction for employee tips.

 
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Just a Minute! Looking Ahead to Fall 2025

In this edition of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson previews the remainder of the 2025 congressional session.

 
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Congressional Republicans Push DOL, EBSA to Act on 'Alternative Assets' Executive Order

In two recent letters to the DOL/EBSA, Republicans urged swift action on a White House executive order supporting the use of alternative investments in retirement plans.

 
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Benefits Briefing Webinar: What You Need to Know About the Recent Budget Reconciliation Bill

The Council hosted a one-hour webinar, featuring guest speakers from the U.S. Treasury Department, on August 28, to describe and analyze the provisions of the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) that are most relevant for retirement, health and paid leave benefit plan sponsors. 

 
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Just a Minute! on the Council's Membership Team

In this edition of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson announces Deanna Johnson's retirement and her successor, Kim Durcho.

 
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A Hello and a Goodbye: Changes to the Council's Membership Team

The Council welcomes Kim Durcho as the Council's new director, membership, and wishes a fond farewell to Deanna Johnson after more than 27 years of service to the organization.

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Just a Minute! on the Administration’s Regulatory Agenda

In the newest episode of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson highlights several regulatory projects previewed by the administration and welcomes member input as we engage with agency officials.

Upcoming Events

SEPTEMBER 2025

Ilyse Schuman Remarks at the EBRI 2025 Virtual Policy Forum (Virtual)
September 17, 2025

Lynn Dudley Remarks at the ALI-CLE's Employee Benefit Plans of Tax-Exempt and Governmental Employers 2025 Webcast (Virtual)
September 18, 2025

Katy Johnson Remarks at the ALI-CLE's Employee Benefit Plans of Tax-Exempt and Governmental Employers 2025 Webcast (Virtual)
September 19, 2025

OCTOBER 2025

Benefits Briefing Webinar: The Future of Benefits: Global Challenges, Shared Solutions
October 1, 2025

Katy Johnson Remarks at the Joint Committee on Employee Benefits' Annual Health & Welfare Benefit Plans National Institute (Washington, DC)
October 27, 2025

NOVEMBER 2025

Policy Board of Directors Meeting
November 3-4, 2025

Jim Klein Remarks at the 71st Annual Employee Benefits Conference (Honolulu, HI)
November 11, 2025

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