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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
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.