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July 27, 2026

DOL Expands Electronic Disclosure Options for Health Plans

This represents a victory for the Council, which has consistently advocated for greater latitude to deliver plan disclosures electronically.

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July 24, 2026

Congress Focusing on Health Price Transparency: House Committees, Senate HELP Committee Advance Transparency Legislation

The Council reiterated its support for the goals of transparency legislation but raised concerns with the 'Price Tags' bill as currently drafted.

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July 24, 2026

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

President Katy Johnson describes some of the meeting’s most noteworthy sessions, including board member in-person visits to Capitol Hill offices.

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July 23, 2026

Benefits Briefing Webinar: Summer 2026 Washington Update

The American Benefits Council hosted a  webinar on July 23, providing an update on the latest legislative, regulatory and judicial developments affecting employer-sponsored benefit plans

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July 23, 2026

As Plaintiffs' Bar Continues to Threaten Health Plans, Council Weighs In

The Council filed an amicus brief with the 3rd Circuit in an ERISA class-action lawsuit related to pharmacy benefits and related PBM services and fees

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July 21, 2026

Council Releases Report on Employer Innovations in Health Care; Policy Board Members Share Policy Recommendations on Capitol Hill

The report spotlights more than a dozen large U.S. employers who are making strides in the areas of affordability, quality, access and holistic well-being.

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July 17, 2026

Just a Minute! on Employer Innovations in Health Care Coverage

President Katy Johnson describes how the Council is defending employers against "underperformance" litigation against retirement plan sponsors.

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July 16, 2026

Employers 'leading the way' on innovations that lower health care costs, improve outcomes

Council, Mercer study highlights companies’ best, brightest ideas

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July 14, 2026

Council Organizes Employer Letter Opposing NSA Enforcement Act

58 employers and employer organizations signed the letter opposing the bill, which would impose new penalties on health plans and insurers for failure to pay arbitrated claims.

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July 14, 2026

Council Offers Key Technical Recommendations to Proposed Fertility Benefit Rules

The Council filed comments supporting proposed federal rules creating a new excepted fertility benefit.

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July 10, 2026

Employer community strongly opposes NSA Enforcement Act, urges focus on affordability

The American Benefits Council and 57 other employers and employer organizations signed a letter in strong opposition to the measure.

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July 10, 2026

Just a Minute! on Retirement Plan Litigation and the Council's Brief with the Supreme Court

President Katy Johnson describes how the Council is defending employers against "underperformance" litigation against retirement plan sponsors.

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