In an effort to boost adoption of PEPs, the Trump administration issued interpretive guidance that specifically highlights the benefits of PEPs in which the pooled plan provider is solely responsible for selecting an unaffiliated investment manager.

The American Benefits Council is recommending an immediate delay of the January 1, 2026, deadline for implementing the Roth “catch-up” rule.

In this episode, Jason Hammersla, American Benefits Council vice president, communications, encourages members to follow the Council on LinkedIn and YouTube.

In a written submission for the Senate HELP Committee, the Council urged the committee to lower health care costs for working families by bringing greater competition and transparency to the health care market and reforming payment distortions that add cost but not value. 

In this episode, Council President Katy Johnson describes some important considerations for employers who may want to implement the new telehealth provision retroactively.

The subcommittee's scrutiny of DOL and EBSA's retirement plan oversight underscored the need for legislation supported by the Council.

Upon introduction of legislation that would expand the 340B prescription drug program, the Council called on lawmakers to reform the program instead.

The exponential growth of the 340B drug pricing program is driving up costs for employers, working families, taxpayers.