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November 6, 2026

Just a Minute! on New PBM Transparency Rules

The Council is closely reviewing the rules to assess their impact on health plan sponsors and will provide further analysis and a webinar in the coming weeks.

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November 2, 2026

National Paid Leave Atlas: November 2026 Paid Sick Leave Update

The Council’s interactive website tool for obtaining information on state and municipal paid family leave laws has been updated with changes to six jurisdictions spanning five states.

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November 2, 2026

Council Asks CMS to Decertify IDR Entity in Continued Push to Improve Surprise Billing Law

A problematic arbitration entity has applied to CMS for recertification, as required under current law.

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October 30, 2026

Just a Minute! on The Midterm Elections and Benefits Policy

Council members can sign up for our December 3 Benefits Briefing webinar, where we will examine the election results and the implications for the lame duck session and beyond.

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October 29, 2026

DOL Releases Final 408(b)(2) Disclosure Rules for Health Plans, PBMs: Council to Provide Analysis, Webinar

The Council is closely reviewing the rules to assess their impact on employer plan sponsors.

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    October 29, 2026

    Treasury, IRS Expand Retirement Plan Correction Program, Establish New IRA Correction System

    Treasury and IRS issued two revenue procedures on October 22 updating the correction process for employer-sponsored retirement plans and establishing a new correction program for IRAs.

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    October 29, 2026

    Benefits Briefing Webinar: Fall 2026 Post-Election Washington Update

    Don't miss the upcoming webinar on December 3 at 2 pm, to provide an update on the landscape for employee benefits policy after the 2026 midterm elections.

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    October 28, 2026

    Council Urges Treasury, IRS to Modernize Retirement Plan Rollover Process

    The Council wrote to Treasury and IRS supporting efforts to simplify and modernize the retirement plan rollover process, including expanded use of electronic transfers.

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    October 28, 2026

    Council Weighs In with Appeals Courts Supporting Litigation Alleging Abuse of Surprise Billing IDR Process

    The Council seeks to restore sanity to the deeply flawed arbitration process, which is dramatically increasing health care costs for employers and employees.

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    October 23, 2026

    Just a Minute! Inviting You to Support the Healthy Competition for Better Care Act

    Council President Katy Johnson encourages employer members to review and sign a letter urging lawmakers to prohibit anti-competitive provider practices.

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    October 23, 2026

    PBGC to Seek Information on Plan Investment Policies, Missing Participants From Multiemployer Plans Receiving Special Financial Assistance

    The PBGC’s proposal, if approved, would set a worrisome precedent for all employee benefit plan sponsors.

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    October 21, 2026

    Benefits Briefing Webinar: Health Plan Litigation: New Risks and Emerging Trends

    The American Benefits Council held a webinar on October 21, focusing on policy activity examining recent developments in health plan litigation and what they mean for employers.

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