benefits blog

surveys

November 6, 2024

Survey Results Summary: Parking and Transporation Benefits

From October 30 to November 6, 2024, the American Benefits Council surveyed plan sponsors on employer-provided parking and transportation allowances.

Read More

just-a-minute

November 1, 2024

Just a Minute! on the Council's Post-Election Update Webinar

No matter who wins Congress and the White House in the upcoming election, benefits issues are likely to be front-and-center — not just in 2025 and beyond, but perhaps even sooner, in a 2024 lame-duck session.

Read More

state-law-network

October 16, 2024

Council Updates State Abortion Laws Chart with Latest Developments in Georgia, Texas

While the Council is not directly advocating on abortion policy at the federal or state levels, the Council continues to monitor related issues to serve as a resource for members.

Read More

surveys

August 8, 2024

Survey Results Summary: Paid Holidays and National Days of Mourning

From July 31 to August 8, 2024, the American Benefits Council surveyed plan sponsors on paid holidays and a potential paid holiday for a National Day of Mourning.

Read More

state-law-network

August 6, 2024

State-Run Auto-IRA Programs Expand, Council Chart Updated

The American Benefits Council continues to track and, where necessary, engage on state-level auto-IRA initiatives.

Read More

state-law-network

June 7, 2024

Appeals Court Finds ERISA Preempts Efforts by Out-of-Network Providers to Seek Payment from Health Plans Under State Law

A federal appeals court recently held that the state law claims for out-of-network payment are preempted by ERISA, as recommended by a Council amicus brief.

Read More

state-law-network

June 6, 2024

Benefits Briefing Recording: The State of the States, Part II: Updating State Activity Affecting Retirement, Paid Leave and Health Plans

The American Benefits Council held a one-hour Benefits Briefing webinar on June 6 to discuss the most recent state laws and regulations affecting employer-provided retirement, paid leave and health plans.

Read More

memo-to-members

May 6, 2024

State Law Network: Strategically Expanding the Council's Advocacy

Provide guidance on a proposed initiative to expand the American Benefits Council’s capabilities to more effectively address state-level employee benefits policy developments.

Read More

surveys

April 5, 2024

Survey Results Summary: Benefits Team Composition

Report for Survey on Benefits Team Structure/Composition

Read More

american-benefits-podcast

March 22, 2024

Common Sense, Common Cause: Talking Health Care Value with National Alliance CEO Shawn Gremminger

Shawn Gremminger, president and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Associations, speaks with host Jason Hammersla about the National Alliance's unique structure and composition, its policy priorities and the importance of getting value for every health care dollar.

Read More

state-law-network

February 5, 2024

Benefits Briefing Recording: The State of the States, Part I: Updating State Activity Health Plans

On February 5, 2024, the American Benefits Council held a one-hour Benefits Briefing webinar to discuss the most recent state activity affecting employer-provided health plans.

Read More

memo-to-members

October 13, 2023

Council Implores DOL to Take New Approach to Missing Retirement Plan Participants

The American Benefits Council urged the DOL to adopt a cooperative approach with employers to address the issue of missing retirement plan participants.

Read More

15 of 16 total pages

Connect With Us YouTube logo LinkedIn logo