The Council provided an update on the latest news in paid leave policy and legislation.

The high court upheld the USPSTF as constitutional, meaning health plans must continue to cover certain items and services as “preventive care” without cost-sharing.

In the latest episode, Katy Johnson promotes the Council's webinar programming, including an upcoming session on paid leave policy.

the House Education and Workforce Committee approved a bill to reverse a rule that makes it easier for retirement plans to consider ESG factors when choosing investments.

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

The Council's policy staff provided an update on legislative, regulatory and judicial activity.

In the latest episode, Katy Johnson summarizes the agenda and activity from the Council's most recent Policy Board of Directors Meeting in Washington D.C.

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee unveiled their reconciliation tax bill on June 16, echoing several priorities from the U.S. House of Representatives-passed One Big, Beautiful Bill Act as well as making changes to the other chamber’s legislation.

A new Senate bill would allow surplus assets in defined benefit plans and 401(h) accounts to be used for other employee benefits.

In the latest episode, Katy Johnson describes the importance of extending the expired HSA/HDHP telehealth provision, as summarized in the Council’s June 9 letter to Congress.

In a June 9 letter, the Council urged congressional leadership to include recently expired telehealth flexibility in the pending budget reconciliation bill.

The Council is urging Congress to restore pre-deductible coverage of telehealth services in HSA-eligible health plans as part of the pending budget reconciliation bill.