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May 27, 2025

Tri-Agencies Issue RFI on Prescription Drug Machine Readable File, FAQs on In-Network/Out-Of-Network Machine Readable Files

The Trump administration is seeking public input on the rules governing price transparency for prescription drugs, relating specifically to the “machine-readable file” requirement.

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May 27, 2025

New Council Analysis Offers Further Support for Lowering PBGC Premiums

The Council continues its defense of the defined benefit pension system with a proposal to suspend PBGC premiums, strengthened by an analysis of a similar move in the U.K.

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May 23, 2025

Just a Minute! on Mental Health Awareness Month

Council President Katy Johnson discusses employers’ role in providing mental and behavioral health support to millions of families nationwide and discusses recent regulatory policy developments.

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May 22, 2025

House Passes 'Big, Beautiful' Budget Bill, Including Longstanding Council HSA Priorities

Republicans' sweeping budget bill includes a number of benefits-related provisions, including several HSA expansion measures long sought by the Council.

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May 21, 2025

House Committee Advances Council-Backed Bill Expanding 403(b) Investment Options

The House Financial Services Committee voted to approve the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act, advancing a bill strongly supported by the American Benefits Council. 

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May 20, 2025

Retirement Plan Tax Glitch Corrected in Reconciliation Bill After Council Raises Issue

A problematic tax provision was removed from congressional Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill after the American Benefits Council raised the issue with lawmakers.

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May 20, 2025

Ongoing Litigation Highlights Fiduciary Risks in Prescription Drug Plan Oversight

Litigation continues in class-action lawsuits alleging a breach of fiduciary duty related to health plans’ prescription drug benefits.

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May 16, 2025

Budget Reconciliation Bill Continues to Move Through House; Chart of HSA/HRA Provisions Now Available

Republicans’ sweeping budget reconciliation bill – the vehicle for tax reform and a host of other policy priorities, including some employee benefits provisions – moved its way through several House committees this week. 

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May 16, 2025

Tri-Agencies Issue Nonenforcement Guidance on MHPAEA

The tri-agencies announced they will not enforce the 2024 final MHPAEA regulations for any noncompliance that occurs before a final decision in ongoing litigation, plus an additional 18 months.

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May 16, 2025

Just a Minute! Recognizing Ilyse Schuman

Council President Katy Johnson dedicates the latest episode to Ilyse Schuman, recently named to Washingtonian magazine’s 2025 list of the 500 most influential people shaping public policy.

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May 14, 2025

Council Supports Auto Reenrollment Bill to Boost Retirement Participation

The Council endorsed the Auto Reenroll Act of 2025, legislation that encourages more employers to adopt automatic reenrollment features in retirement savings plans.

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May 14, 2025

Council Endorses Bill to Boost Retirement Savings for Young Workers

The Council endorsed the Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act, a bipartisan bill that would allow full-time workers younger than age 21 to participate in retirement plans without requiring employers to make matching contributions or complete burdensome testing.

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