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October 5, 2026

Council Offers Feedback on 340B Reform Bill; Urges Modernization of Program to Lower Costs, Serve Vulnerable Patients

The Council explained how manipulation and abuse of the 340B program is increasing health care costs for employers.

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October 2, 2026

Just a Minute! on Tax Expenditures and the 'Benefits Bargain'

President Katy Johnson describes the Council's annual calculation showing the underlying value of the tax incentives supporting employer-sponsored benefit plans.

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October 2, 2026

Treasury, IRS Provide New Trump Account Guidance on Automatic Enrollment, Contributions from Nonprofits

Treasury and the IRS have issued temporary and proposed regulations addressing the establishment of Trump accounts, including a new process for automatically enrolling eligible children.

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October 1, 2026

National Paid Leave Atlas: October 2026 Paid Family Leave Update

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

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October 1, 2026

Council Urges Treasury, IRS to Address Employer Implementation Challenges for Trump Accounts

The Council submitted comments to Treasury and IRS on proposed regulations governing employer contributions to Trump Accounts and nondiscrimination requirements for DCAPs.

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September 30, 2026

Council Urges 9th Circuit to Uphold Lower Court Dismissal of Plan Forfeiture Lawsuit

With a retirement plan forfeiture lawsuit now on appeal, the Council has filed an amicus brief explaining why the case against the plan sponsor should be dismissed.

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September 30, 2026

Council Asks Treasury, IRS to Clarify Treatment of Tips, Roth Catch-Up Contributions

The Council asked Treasury/IRS to give retirement plan sponsors flexibility in determining which tipped employees are subject to the Roth catch-up limits.

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September 25, 2026

Just a Minute! on DOL's Recent Mental Health Parity Guidance

President Katy Johnson calls on employers to share their experiences with mental health parity requirements as we await the issuance of new proposed regulations

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September 22, 2026

Council Urges PBGC to Ensure Reporting Penalties Are Proportionate

The Council submitted comments on PBGC’s proposed framework for penalties related to failures to provide certain required notices and information.

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September 22, 2026

Council Supports Key Washington Saves Provisions, Seeks Additional Clarifications for Plan Sponsors

The Council commended recent changes to the rules governing Washington’s state-run retirement program, following the Council’s earlier recommendation that the program exempt employers that already offer a qualified retirement plan.

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September 21, 2026

Council, DOL, OMB Meet to Discuss Proposed 408(b)(2) Disclosure Rules

The Council encouraged DOL to finalize its regulations, while also recommending broadening the safe harbor to cover all welfare plans.

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September 21, 2026

Council Commends DOL Expansion of Electronic Disclosure Options for Health Plans

The Council encouraged DOL to finalize its regulations, while also recommending broadening the safe harbor to cover all welfare plans.

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