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Just a Minute! on the Council's March 2026 Policy Board of Directors Meeting

Council President Katy Johnson describes the role of the Council's Policy Board and some of the most noteworthy sessions from its most recent meeting.

 
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What Employers Need to Know: CAA 2026 Health Reforms and PBM Transparency

The American Benefits Council held a one-hour webinar on March 5 to discuss and compare health plan disclosure requirements under recent legislation and DOL proposed regulations.

 
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Survey Results Summary: Child Savings Accounts ("Trump Accounts")

From February 16-27, the Council surveyed employers on their intentions with respect to newly-available child savings accounts (or "Trump Accounts")

 
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Just a Minute! on The Latest on Paid Family Leave Legislation

Council President Katy Johnson describes how the Council's recent statement offers support for harmonizing the multitude of state paid leave laws.

 
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DOL Issues Proposed Rules Addressing E-Delivery Safe Harbors Under SECURE 2.0

The proposal does not suggest an effective date for these changes when finalized but indicates that DOL will take a good faith compliance approach to enforcement.

 
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IRS Announces New Effective Date for Certain Forthcoming RMD Regulations

The effective date relief applies only to certain provisions of the 2024 proposed regulations addressing retirement plan required minimum distributions.

 
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Council Urges House Committee to Work Toward Harmonization of State Paid Family Leave Laws

In particular, the Council the commended the efforts of the bipartisan House Working Group on Paid Family Leave and its I-PLAN Act.

 
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Council Urges Clarity for Employer Participation in Initial 'Trump Accounts' Guidance

The Council submitted comments to Treasury and IRS on the initial guidance for “Trump Accounts” issued under Notice 2025-68.

 
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Just a Minute! on New Surprise Billing Developments

Council President Katy Johnson explains how the flaws in the five-year-old No Surprises Act are increasing health care costs for employer-sponsored health plans and participants.

 
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Council Member Exclusive: Summary Available on Proposed Transparency in Coverage Rule

The new proposed rule aims to build on the 2020 transparency in coverage rule by improving on the standardization, accuracy and accessibility of required machine-readable files.

 
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Just a Minute! on Our New Senior Counsel, Health Policy

Council President Katy Johnson welcomes Matt Muma and describes the qualities that will make him a valuable advocate on the Council’s behalf.

 
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Welcoming a New Council Colleague: Matt Muma

On February 9, Matt Muma joined the Council as the new senior counsel, health policy.

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Just a Minute!

The Council’s March 2026 Policy Board of Directors Meeting

Council President Katy Johnson describes the role of the Council's Policy Board and some of the most recent meeting’s most noteworthy sessions.

Upcoming Events

MARCH 2026

Katy Johnson Remarks at MetLife's 22nd National Benefits Symposium (Washington, DC)
March 16, 2026

Katy Johnson Remarks at The Conference Board 26th Annual Employee Health Care Conference (New York, NY)
March 17, 2026

Global Benefits Committee Virtual Meeting
March 18, 2026

Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Mid-Atlantic
March 19, 2026

Retirement Income Task Force (RITF) March 2026 Meeting
March 25-26, 2026

APRIL 2026

Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Minneapolis
April 8, 2026

Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Chicago
April 9, 2026

For more information and registration on all events, click here.

 

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