March 18, 2025
Council Urges Continued Flexibility as HHS Looks to Update HIPAA Security Rule
The Council is urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service Office for Civil Rights to maintain flexibility in proposed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act security rule updates.
March 7, 2025
Just a Minute! on the Council's Recent Policy Board of Directors Meeting
In this edition of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson describes the role of the Policy Board and outlines the full agenda of discussion topics from this past week.
March 5, 2025
Council Amicus Brief Defends Pension Risk Transfer Practices
The American Benefits Council has asked a federal court to dismiss a class-action lawsuit against a defined benefit pension plan sponsor and its independent fiduciary.
March 5, 2025
Council Calls for Key Changes to New York State's Secure Choice Retirement Program
The New York Secure Choice Savings Program, is in the process of finalizing the draft policies and procedures that will govern the program’s administration.
March 5, 2025
House Passes Bill to Expand Pre-Deductible Coverage for Chronic Disease Treatments
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 919), a measure supported by the American Benefits Council.
March 5, 2025
Council Calls for Key Changes to New York State's Secure Choice Retirement Program
The New York Secure Choice Savings Program, is in the process of finalizing the draft policies and procedures that will govern the program's administration.
February 28, 2025
Just a Minute! SECURE 2.0 Catch-Up Contribution Rules
In this episode of Just a Minute!, Council President Katy Johnson describes the Council's recent Benefits Briefing webinar in which Council staff and legal experts discussed key aspects of the proposed regulations.
February 27, 2025
New White House Executive Order Seeks to Advance Health Care Price Transparency
The White House issued an executive order on February 25 directing federal agencies to take measures to increase price transparency for health care goods and services.
February 27, 2025
Bipartisan Telehealth Bill Reintroduced in House, Senate; Council Voices Support
The Telehealth Expansion Act has been reintroduced in the House and Senate.
February 27, 2025
Council Raises Preemption, HIPAA Privacy Concerns with Florida Regarding PBM Law
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation recently requested that all PBMs provide detailed claims and personal health information for all pharmacy claims.
February 27, 2025
Trump Administration Looks to Address Fiduciary Standards for Foreign Investments
In a recent memorandum to executive branch agencies, the White House is seeking tighter control over foreign investment in American companies, particularly by "adversaries" such as China.
February 27, 2025
Council Raises Preemption, HIPAA Privacy Concerns with Florida Regarding PBM Law
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation recently requested that all PBMs provide detailed claims and personal health information for all pharmacy claims.