July 1, 2025
Senate Passes Tax, Budget Reconciliation Bill: What's In, What's Out
The sweeping GOP legislation does not include any changes to the employee benefit plan tax incentives, but does include an important extension of telehealth flexibility.
July 1, 2025
The high court's decision not to hear PCMA v. Mulready effectively upholds an appellate court ruling that ERISA preempts a state law regulating PBMs.
June 30, 2025
Benefits Briefing Webinar: Paid Leave Policy Update
The Council provided an update on the latest news in paid leave policy and legislation.
June 27, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds ACA Preventive Service Task Force, Health Plan Requirements
The high court upheld the USPSTF as constitutional, meaning health plans must continue to cover certain items and services as “preventive care” without cost-sharing.
June 27, 2025
Just a Minute! on Recent and Upcoming Webinar Programs
In the latest episode, Katy Johnson promotes the Council's webinar programming, including an upcoming session on paid leave policy.
June 26, 2025
Key House Committee Approves Bill Revoking Biden-Era ESG Investment Rule
the House Education and Workforce Committee approved a bill to reverse a rule that makes it easier for retirement plans to consider ESG factors when choosing investments.
June 25, 2025
National Paid Leave Atlas Updated with New Resources on State Paid Sick Leave Laws
The Council’s interactive website tool for obtaining information on state and municipal paid sick leave laws has been updated with changes to more than two dozen jurisdictions.
June 25, 2025
Benefits Briefing Webinar: Summer 2025 Washington Update
The Council's policy staff provided an update on legislative, regulatory and judicial activity.
June 20, 2025
Just a Minute! on the Council's June 2025 Policy Board of Directors Meeting
In the latest episode, Katy Johnson summarizes the agenda and activity from the Council's most recent Policy Board of Directors Meeting in Washington D.C.
June 17, 2025
Senate Committee Budget Bill Preserves Employer Health Tax Exclusion, Omits HSA Provisions
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee unveiled their reconciliation tax bill on June 16, echoing several priorities from the U.S. House of Representatives-passed One Big, Beautiful Bill Act as well as making changes to the other chamber’s legislation.
June 13, 2025
Senators Introduce Bill Reflecting Council's 401(h) Surplus Asset Proposals
A new Senate bill would allow surplus assets in defined benefit plans and 401(h) accounts to be used for other employee benefits.
June 13, 2025
Just a Minute! on Extending the Expired Telehealth Flexibility Provision
In the latest episode, Katy Johnson describes the importance of extending the expired HSA/HDHP telehealth provision, as summarized in the Council’s June 9 letter to Congress.