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February 17, 2026

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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February 13, 2026

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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February 11, 2026

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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February 10, 2026

Retirement Litigation Round-Up: Research Shows Flaw in Plaintiffs' Litigation Campaign; Courts Receptive to Alternative Defenses Post-Cunningham

The Council continues to focus its retirement policy advocacy on the scourge of runaway class-action ERISA litigation against plan fiduciaries.

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February 9, 2026

Council Weighs in on District Court Case Alleging Abuse of NSA Arbitration Process

The Council's amicus brief explains how providers’ manipulation of the IDR process is resulting in higher health care costs.

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February 6, 2026

Just a Minute! on Health Provisions in the New Spending Bill

In the latest episode, President Katy Johnson explains how these newly enacted measures fit into the Council’s overall health care affordability agenda.

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February 4, 2026

Council Urges DOL to Expand PTE 77-4 to Cover All Pooled Investment Funds

he Council said the change would remove unnecessary regulatory barriers, support fiduciary choice and improve access to a broader range of investment options.

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February 3, 2026

Appropriations Bill Signed Into Law, Ending Brief Shutdown; Important Health Policy Measures Included

The Council will continue to advocate with Congress and the administration on policies to lower health care costs.

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February 3, 2026

National Paid Leave Atlas Updated with Resources on State Paid Family 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 13 jurisdictions.

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February 2, 2026

DOL Proposes New Rules for PBM Disclosures to Health Plans

The proposed regulations would require PBMs and other providers of PBM services to disclose information about their compensation to self-insured group health plans.

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January 30, 2026

Just a Minute! on the PBGC's Annual Report

Council President Katy Johnson explains how the agency's large surplus supports the need for PBGC premium relief.

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January 29, 2026

PBGC Annual Report Shows Continued Surpluses in Defined Benefit Programs, Underscores Opportunity to Lower Premiums

The substantial and increasing surplus in the PBGC’s single-employer program, especially, add urgency to the Council’s proposed reforms to the defined benefit pension system

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