Congress advanced a measure that would give plan fiduciaries clear statutory guidance for valuing non-publicly traded employer stock.

President Katy Johnson explains how the Council is engaging policymakers to work toward a solution that fulfills the original goal of the No Surprises Act.

FAB 2026-03 provides additional clarity on the DOL’s approach to enforcing the NQTL requirements of the Mental Health Parity Addiction Equity Act. 

In this episode, Council President Katy Johnson explains how the Council is engaging with administration officials to ease requirements for employers establishing a program.

The American Benefits Council held a webinar on September 9, focusing on the latest guidance on employer contributions to “Trump accounts."

The Council has filed an amicus brief urging a federal appeals court to uphold the dismissal of an ERISA class-action lawsuit challenging Wells Fargo’s prescription drug benefits and PBM arrangements.

BNY is developing a system to facilitate employer contributions to Trump accounts, with an initial focus on employers seeking to “match” the federal government’s $1,000 pilot contribution.

The Council has filed another amicus brief addressing efforts by health care providers to use federal litigation to enforce payment determinations under the NSA IDR process.

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

The Council is urging CMS to finalize a proposal to reduce the amounts paid under Medicare for certain imaging services provided in off-campus hospital departments, building on prior similar efforts with regard to other services, that can safely be provided in non-hospital settings.

The tri-agencies issued FAQs, including a non-enforcement position, addressing HIPAA wellness program rules, including tobacco surcharge programs.

The American Benefits Council argues that participants who continue to receive their promised benefits generally have not suffered the injury necessary to bring a lawsuit.