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March 31, 2026

DOL Reinstates Advisory Opinion on Rollover Advice

The DOL has reinstated Advisory Opinion 2005-23A, clarifying that recommending a rollover from a plan to an IRA is not fiduciary advice if the advisor is not otherwise a plan fiduciary.

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March 31, 2026

National Paid Leave Atlas Updated with Resources on State Paid Family Leave Laws

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

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March 31, 2026

Council Leading Charge to Reform Serious Flaws in No Surprises Act IDR Process

New data confirms a significant uptick in the volume of surprise billing arbitration cases and corresponding administrative costs.

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March 30, 2026

Council commends DOL on development of process-based retirement plan investment rule

The proposal emphasizes fiduciary discretion, as recommended by the Council.

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March 30, 2026

Council Statement to New York State Committee Highlights Cost of 340B Program on Employers, Working Families

The New York legislature is considering legislation that would exacerbate existing problems with the federal 340B drug pricing program.

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March 27, 2026

New Q&A Summary of 'Trump Accounts' Now Available for Council Members

The Council continues to seek out and provide answers to the many lingering questions about the new child savings accounts established by H.R. 1.

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March 27, 2026

Council Urges PBGC to Modernize Premium Rules

The Council submitted a letter to the PBGC urging a targeted regulatory change to better align premium calculations with plan funding levels.

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March 27, 2026

Just a Minute! on Membership Essentials: the Council's Policy Staff

In the latest episode, Council Membership Director Kim Durcho explains how members can make the most of Council staff as a professional resource.

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March 27, 2026

Class Action Certification Questions at Issue in Pivotal Fourth Circuit Case

The ERISA Litigation Reform Act would overrule several problematic aspects of the Supreme Court's Cunningham v. Cornell decision.

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March 26, 2026

Board Leadership for the 2026-2027 Term

Each year the full Executive Board elects the slate of officers and Executive Board members for the coming year in conjunction with the Policy Board’s winter meeting.

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March 25, 2026

Benefits Briefing Webinar: Spring 2026 Washington Update

The American Benefits Council hosted a webinar on March 24 to provide an update on the latest legislative, regulatory and judicial developments affecting employer-sponsored benefit plans.

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March 24, 2026

House Panel Narrowly Approves ERISA Litigation Reform Bill

The ERISA Litigation Reform Act would overrule several problematic aspects of the Supreme Court's Cunningham v. Cornell decision.

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