Legislation has been introduced in the Senate and House that would largely prohibit DOL from imposing limits on the types of investments permitted in retirement plan menus.

In this edition of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson describes recent research commissioned by the Council describing the potential impact of taxing employer-provided health coverage.

The American Benefits Council, through its amicus brief program, continues to push back against baseless class-action litigation alleging ERISA violations based on so-called “excessive” 401(k) plan fees.

The American Benefits Council held a webinar on April 10, 2025, to focus on state-level legislative and policy activity related to health benefits in 2025.

The Council continues to push for modifications to recently proposed regulations governing “catch-up” retirement contributions under SECURE 2.0, emphasizing that refinements are necessary to prevent compliance challenges and disruptions for employers and plan participants.

The Council continues to push for modifications to recently proposed regulations governing “catch-up” retirement contributions under SECURE 2.0, emphasizing that refinements are necessary to prevent compliance challenges and disruptions for employers and plan participants.

The Council voiced opposition to a North Dakota bill relating to PBM regulation, citing concerns over its conflict with ERISA.

The Council, raising concerns about the potential of accidental noncompliance, asked PBGC to provide relief regarding the one-time acceleration of the premium payment deadline for the 2025 plan year.

DOL issued interim guidance to help plan administrators navigate SECURE 2.0 changes to annual funding notice requirements, including updated model notices and key compliance relief.

In this edition of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson introduces Kerri Willis as the new senior counsel, health policy.

With cookie-cutter lawsuits continuing to target defined benefit pension plan sponsors that de-risk their plans, the first federal court decisions are sending mixed messages.

At its most recent meeting March 3-4, the American Benefits Council announced the election of new board leadership for the 2025-26 term.