The Council’s interactive website tool for obtaining information on state and municipal paid leave laws has been updated with changes to 14 jurisdictions.

The proposed changes seek to improve the accessibility and standardization of health care pricing information.

While past reports voiced strong support for PBGC premium reform, the latest report only references larger concerns about declining pensions.

Council President Katy Johnson reflects on our successes over the past year and the opportunities forthcoming in the new year.

The Council is urging lawmakers to allow employers to use otherwise unusable pension plan assets to provide benefits to employees.

The Council continues to advocate for reform of the 340B drug pricing program, which has drifted from its original mission and is driving increased costs for employers.

The CMS final rule includes the revisions that generally align with the Council’s recommendations on price transparency and site-neutral payment reform.

Council President Katy Johnson reflects on our 2025 successes and the opportunities forthcoming in 2026.

Most importantly for employers, the guidance addresses telehealth and direct primary care arrangements as they relate to HSAs and HDHPs.

The Iowa law is similar to other state laws that have been highly problematic for Council members.

If finalized, employers and TPAs would be relieved of the burden of expending resources to comply with these notice requirements.