May 9, 2025
Just a Minute! on Proposed Legislation on Paid Family Leave
In this episode, Council President Katy Johnson explains why the introduction of the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act represents an important step for paid leave policy.
May 8, 2025
Add your organization's name to the list of signatories asking lawmakers to protect the current tax incentives for employer-provided health coverage.
May 7, 2025
Council's Schuman Named to Washingtonian's 500 Most Influential People in Public Policy
The Council’s Ilyse Schuman was recognized by Washingtonian magazine for her influential role in shaping health care policy, including her advocacy for greater price transparency and employer health care affordability.
May 7, 2025
Benefits Briefing Webinar: SCOTUS and ERISA: What Cunningham v. Cornell Means for Plan Sponsors
On May 7, 2025, the Council hosted a webinar to analyze the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Cunningham v. Cornell University and its potential to increase litigation risk for retirement and health plan sponsors.
May 5, 2025
Council Engaging on Health Policy Activity in Numerous States
The Arkansas legislature recently passed HB 1150, which would ban PBM-affiliated pharmacies from operating in the state starting January 1, 2026. Citing the potential harm to employers and employees, the Council urged Governor Sanders to veto the bill.
May 2, 2025
Just a Minute! on State Action on Employee Benefits Policy
In this episode, Council President Katy Johnson explains how the Council is working to protect multi-state employers from disruptive state and local benefit laws.
May 2, 2025
IRS Releases 2026 Indexed Amounts for HSAs, HDHPs, Excepted Benefit HRAs
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2025-19 on May 1, listing the calendar year 2026 indexed amounts (adjusted for inflation) HSAs, HDHPs and excepted benefit HRAs.
May 2, 2025
Bipartisan House Working Group Unveils Paid Family Leave Legislation; Council Offers Support
The More Paid Leave for More Americans Act includes the I-PLAN proposal, which would establish a national intermediary to improve coordination among paid family leave programs.
May 1, 2025
House Subcommittee Examines ESG Investing and Fiduciary Duties Under ERISA
The House Education and the Workforce’s HELP Subcommittee held a hearing April 30 to discuss ESG investing and fiduciary responsibilities under ERISA.
May 1, 2025
Council commends bipartisan working group for legislation to harmonize paid family leave
The American Benefits Council commends the bipartisan House Working Group on Paid Leave for introducing legislation to help coordinate and harmonize state paid family and medical leave laws.
April 29, 2025
Senate HELP Chair's Report on 340B Program Echoes Council's Call for Reform
Senate HELP Committee Chair Bill Cassidy (R-LA) recently issued a report recommending reform of the 340B drug pricing program, echoing a similar call from the Council in a report released earlier this year.
April 29, 2025
Benefits Briefing Webinar: Spring 2025 Washington Update
The Council hosted a webinar on April 29 at 3 p.m. to provide an update on the latest legislative, regulatory and judicial developments related to employee benefits policy in Washington, D.C.