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.

The Council welcomes Kerri Willis to the policy team as senior counsel, health policy, where she will lead our efforts on health policy regulatory and litigation activity.

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

The Council's first major renovation to the website since 2017 is designed to help members access and take advantage of our many valuable resources.

In this edition of Just a Minute!, Council Vice President, Communications,  Jason Hammersla, describes the comprehensive new redesign of the Council's website.

In a letter to new DOL Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the Council specified six policy areas warranting deregulation in accordance with a recent White House directive. 

The American Benefits Council is urging the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS to refine proposed regulations that will require automatic enrollment and escalation in new 401(k) and 403(b) plans.

The American Benefits Council is asking Treasury and the IRS to refine their proposed catch-up contribution regulations to ensure smooth implementation and reduce unnecessary administrative burdens.