A new ERISA lawsuit accuses the plan fiduciary of ignoring "climate-related risks."

In comments submitted to Treasury and the IRS, the American Benefits Council responded to Notice 2026-5, which provides initial guidance on provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act expanding the availability and flexibility of HSAs.

Council President Katy Johnson describes the role of the Council's Policy Board and some of the most noteworthy sessions from its most recent meeting.

The American Benefits Council held a one-hour webinar on March 5 to discuss and compare health plan disclosure requirements under recent legislation and DOL proposed regulations.

From February 16-27, the Council surveyed employers on their intentions with respect to newly-available child savings accounts (or "Trump Accounts")

From April 13-23, 2026, the American Benefits Council surveyed employers on activity related to "diminished capacity" for participants in 401(k) plans.

Council President Katy Johnson describes how the Council's recent statement offers support for harmonizing the multitude of state paid leave laws.

The proposal does not suggest an effective date for these changes when finalized but indicates that DOL will take a good faith compliance approach to enforcement.

The effective date relief applies only to certain provisions of the 2024 proposed regulations addressing retirement plan required minimum distributions.

In particular, the Council the commended the efforts of the bipartisan House Working Group on Paid Family Leave and its I-PLAN Act.

The Council submitted comments to Treasury and IRS on the initial guidance for “Trump Accounts” issued under Notice 2025-68.

Council President Katy Johnson explains how the flaws in the five-year-old No Surprises Act are increasing health care costs for employer-sponsored health plans and participants.