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May 5, 2026

Benefits Briefing Webinar: Proposed DOL Investment Regulations: Agency Insights, Key Considerations

Don't miss the upcoming webinar on May 14 at 2 p.m. as a follow-up to our recent discussion on the DOL's proposed regulations governing a retirement plan fiduciary’s selection of designated investment alternatives.

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May 1, 2026

White House Issues Executive Order on IRA Marketplace, Saver's Match Access

A new executive order directs Treasury to create an online marketplace by January 1, 2027, where individuals can select from various IRA options.

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May 1, 2026

National Paid Leave Atlas Newly Updated with Resources on State Paid Sick Leave Laws

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

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May 1, 2026

Just a Minute! on EBSA's Regulatory Agenda

Council President Katy Johnson  applauds the agency’s new enforcement approach and describes some of the important regulatory topics on which EBSA is currently engaged.

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April 30, 2026

Council Calls on Congress to Address Health Care Costs as Hospital CEOs Testify Before House Committee

The Council is actively advocating for bipartisan legislation that lower health costs by targeting the root causes of rising health care costs.

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April 30, 2026

Council Opposes Sweeping Oklahoma Health Insurance Bill

The measure would significantly constrain health insurers’ ability to determine medical necessity under a given policy.

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April 28, 2026

Council Supports DOL Proposal on Paper Benefit Statements, Seeks Key Clarifications

The Council submitted comments supporting a DOL proposal implementing SECURE 2.0 paper statement requirements.

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    April 28, 2026

    Council calls on Congress to address factors fueling higher hospital costs

    legislative solutions are needed to create a more competitive, transparent health care marketplace and to remove payment distortions that drive higher-cost care.

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    April 23, 2026

    Just a Minute! on The Council's Paid Leave Atlas

    Council President Katy Johnson describes the online tool that allows Council members to obtain state-by-state information on paid sick leave and family leave laws.

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    April 23, 2026

    Council Supports INSIGHT Act to Increase DOL Transparency

    The Council sent a letter in support of legislation to require greater transparency around DOL investigations and prohibit undisclosed agreements between DOL and plaintiffs in ERISA litigation.

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      April 22, 2026

      Federal Courts Reject 'Surprise Billing' Lawsuits Against Out-of-Network Providers, Underscoring Ongoing Problems with NSA Law

      The flawed arbitration process at the center of the six-year-old surprise billing law continues to create challenges for employers and other payors.

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      April 22, 2026

      Council Supports Bipartisan Bills to Bolster Retirement Savings for Family Caregivers

      The Senate and House introduced two bipartisan bills, supported by the Council, to expand retirement savings opportunities for family caregivers.

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