As part of a growing congressional effort to address plan litigation and regulatory overreach, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced two bills to promote transparency and uphold the voluntary nature of the private retirement system.
In a unanimous opinion issued April 17 in Cunningham v. Cornell University, the U.S. Supreme Court held that plaintiffs alleging a prohibited transaction under ERISA can proceed to discovery by merely stating that a plan hired a service provider, without first having to show that a statutory exemption does not apply.
In an April 15 executive order, the Trump White House put forth its plan for lowering prescription drug costs. The EO does not implement specific policy initiatives or requirements at this time, but directs federal officials to make recommendations and propose regulations that address prescription drug costs.
The Arkansas legislature recently passed HB 1150, which would ban PBM-affiliated pharmacies from operating in the state starting January 1, 2026. Citing the potential harm to employers and employees, the Council urged Governor Sanders to veto the bill.
The Arkansas legislature recently passed HB 1150, which would ban PBM-affiliated pharmacies from operating in the state starting January 1, 2026. Citing the potential harm to employers and employees, the Council urged Governor Sanders to veto the bill.
The Council continues to push for modifications to recently proposed regulations governing “catch-up” retirement contributions under SECURE 2.0, emphasizing that refinements are necessary to prevent compliance challenges and disruptions for employers and plan participants.
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With Congress now debating the outline of tax reform legislation, the American Benefits Council is on high alert for proposals that would limit or fully eliminate the federal tax exclusion for employer-provided health care coverage.
On March 18, the Council unveiled an economic study showing definitively the negative unintended consequences such a proposal would have.
In the latest episode of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson describes the context for the report and the probable negative outcomes of ill-advised tax policy.
Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Mid-Atlantic
April 24, 2025
Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Northern New Jersey
April 25, 2025
Benefits Briefing Webinar: Spring 2025 Washington Update
April 29, 2025
Katy Johnson Remarks at The Conference Board Employee Health Care Conference (San Diego, CA)
May 1, 2025
Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Atlanta
May 15, 2025
Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Charlotte
May 16, 2025
Diann Howland Remarks at IFEBP Washington Update
May 19, 2025
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