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June 19, 2026

Just a Minute! on The Council's Efforts to Fix Surprise Billing IDR

Council President Katy Johnson explains  why the NSA Enforcement Act must be stopped and urges members and other organizations to join a letter of opposition to the bill.

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June 19, 2026

DOL Issues Guidance on ERISA Treatment of Trump Accounts

The DOL has issued guidance clarifying when employer involvement with Trump Accounts will and will not create an ERISA-covered plan.

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June 17, 2026

House Subcommittee Examines Health Care Price Transparency; Council Files Statement for the Record

The Council offered recommendations on policies to lower the cost and improve the value of health care through greater transparency.

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June 16, 2026

Benefits Briefing Webinar: The Federal IDR Process: Progress, Challenges and Next Steps

The American Benefits Council held a webinar on July 10 to discuss the current state of the IDR process under the No Surprises Act, including recently issued final regulations governing the process.

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June 12, 2026

Council Weighs in on Tobacco Surcharge Class Action Lawsuit

The Council filed an amicus brief in support of the defendants, focusing on the practical risks to employers if large classes of participants are certified in these cases.

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    June 12, 2026

    Just a Minute! on The Looming Social Security Challenge

    Council President Katy Johnson explains how the Council is responding to the latest troubling news about the future of the Social Security system.

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    June 11, 2026

    Council Urges New Jersey Senate to Oppose Prescription Drug Coverage Bill

    The Council urged New Jersey Senate leaders to oppose state PBM legislation, arguing that it would increase prescription drug coverage costs for employers and employees while limiting plan design flexibility.

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    June 9, 2026

    Treasury, IRS Preview Guidance on Expanded Executive Compensation Excise Tax

    Treasury and the IRS will issue proposed regulations modifying the excise tax on excessive compensation and excess parachute payments paid by tax-exempt organizations.

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      June 8, 2026

      Council Brief in 401(k) Fee Case Defends Use of Brokerage Windows

      The Council's brief argued that, if the district court's ruling is allowed to stand, it will call into question long-settled practices of retirement plan sponsors and service providers.

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        June 5, 2026

        Sixth Circuit Reverses Lower Court Dismissal of Pension Plan Actuarial Assumptions Case

        If the plaintiffs are able to achieve class certification in this case, it has the potential to further exacerbate litigation against defined benefit plan sponsors.

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        June 5, 2026

        Just a Minute! on New No Surprises Act Arbitration Rules

        Council President Katy Johnson describes the newly released final rules governing the deeply flawed independent dispute resolution (IDR) process.

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        June 3, 2026

        Survey Results Summary: Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Programs

        From May 22-31, 2026, the American Benefits Council surveyed employers on practices related to nonqualified deferred compensation programs.

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