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

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

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

From April 13-23, 2026, the American Benefits Council surveyed employers on activity related to "diminished capacity" for participants in 401(k) plans.

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.

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.

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

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

The court cited the Council's amicus brief in upholding a lower court ruling that the defendant's plan was a bonus plan, not an ERISA plan. 

The American Benefits Council hosted a webinar on April 21 focused on recently proposed regulations governing a retirement plan fiduciary’s selection of designated investment alternatives.

EBSA's new approach closely models the Council’s recommendations for more effective, targeted enforcement.

Council President Katy Johnson explains how the McKee Foods case is an example of the Council’s vigilant advocacy in support of ERISA's federal preemption standard.