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August 3, 2026

National Paid Leave Atlas: August 2026 Paid Family Leave Update

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

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July 31, 2026

Just a Minute! on Newly Proposed Electronic Disclosure Rules

Matt Muma, senior counsel, health policy, explains how the proposed rules represent a victory for the Council and employer health plan sponsors.

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July 29, 2026

Retirement Litigation Round-Up: Council Engaging Judiciary on Underperformance, PRT, Forfeiture Lawsuits

The Council continues to engage with the courts, Congress and the administration  to defend employers against baseless ERISA lawsuits targeting retirement plan sponsors.

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    July 27, 2026

    DOL Expands Electronic Disclosure Options for Health Plans

    This represents a victory for the Council, which has consistently advocated for greater latitude to deliver plan disclosures electronically.

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    July 24, 2026

    Congress Focusing on Health Price Transparency: House Committees, Senate HELP Committee Advance Transparency Legislation

    The Council reiterated its support for the goals of transparency legislation but raised concerns with the 'Price Tags' bill as currently drafted.

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    July 24, 2026

    Just a Minute! on the Council's July 2026 Policy Board of Directors Meeting

    President Katy Johnson describes some of the meeting’s most noteworthy sessions, including board member in-person visits to Capitol Hill offices.

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    July 23, 2026

    Benefits Briefing Webinar: Summer 2026 Washington Update

    The American Benefits Council hosted a  webinar on July 23, providing an update on the latest legislative, regulatory and judicial developments affecting employer-sponsored benefit plans

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    July 23, 2026

    As Plaintiffs' Bar Continues to Threaten Health Plans, Council Weighs In

    The Council filed an amicus brief with the 3rd Circuit in an ERISA class-action lawsuit related to pharmacy benefits and related PBM services and fees

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    July 21, 2026

    Council Releases Report on Employer Innovations in Health Care; Policy Board Members Share Policy Recommendations on Capitol Hill

    The report spotlights more than a dozen large U.S. employers who are making strides in the areas of affordability, quality, access and holistic well-being.

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    July 17, 2026

    Just a Minute! on Employer Innovations in Health Care Coverage

    President Katy Johnson describes how the Council is defending employers against "underperformance" litigation against retirement plan sponsors.

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    July 16, 2026

    Employers 'leading the way' on innovations that lower health care costs, improve outcomes

    Council, Mercer study highlights companies’ best, brightest ideas

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    July 14, 2026

    Retirement Plan Litigation Round-Up: Council, DOL Weigh in with Supreme Court on Underperformance Litigation

    The Council and DOL each filed in support of the defendant, supporting a "meaningful benchmark" as a prerequisite to litigation but also focusing on a prudent process under ERISA.

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