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September 26, 2025
Just a Minute! on Reform of the 340B Prescription Drug Pricing Program
In this episode, Council President Katy Johnson describes how several recent developments have put a spotlight on 340B reform.
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September 25, 2025
Council Again Calls for 340B Reform as CBO issues report, Legislation Introduced in House
Momentum continues to build for reform of the 340B prescription drug discount program, one of the American Benefits Council’s health policy priorities.
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September 25, 2025
Council Defends Use of Retirement Plan Forfeitures in Amicus Brief with 4th Circuit
In Becerra v. Bank of America, the plaintiffs allege that ERISA requires forfeitures to be used to pay expenses or to improve benefits of plan participants.
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September 25, 2025
DOL Clarifies: Lifetime Income Strategy Can Be QDIA
In a recent advisory opinion, the DOL confirmed that managed accounts with lifetime income guarantees can qualify as QDIAs even when offered through a variable annuity contract.
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September 25, 2025
Congress can lower health care costs by restoring 340B program to its original intent
Council applauds introduction of 340B ACCESS Act as CBO report underscores need for reform
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September 22, 2025
Survey Results Summary: Retirement Plan Litigation
From September 2-19, 2025, the Council surveyed employer plan sponsors on the impact of widespread retirement plan litigation.
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September 19, 2025
Aronowitz, Noted Critic of Frivolous ERISA Litigation, Confirmed as DOL Assistant Secretary for EBSA
The U.S. Senate approved the appointment of Daniel Aronowitz to the position of Assistant Secretary of Labor for EBSA, the key agency at the DOL, responsible for oversight of ERISA health and retirement plans.
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September 19, 2025
Just a Minute! on Catch-Up Contribution Final Regulations
In this episode, Council President Katy Johnson explains why these rules were so eagerly anticipated and how the IRS was responsive to numerous recommendations offered by the Council.
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September 18, 2025
Key House Committee Approves DOL Oversight Bills on Party-Line Votes
Two of the measures would increase transparency and oversight of DOL operations, while a third bill addresses employee stock ownership.
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September 16, 2025
The final rules implement the catch-up contribution requirements established by SECURE 2.0, under which certain plan participants must make contributions on a post-tax basis.
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September 15, 2025
Federal agencies have issued the latest comprehensive regulatory agenda, indicating which benefits policy guidance and rulemaking projects are in process and estimating their completion date.
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September 12, 2025
Just a Minute! on the Administration's Regulatory Agenda
In this edition of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson highlights several regulatory projects recently previewed by executive branch agencies.