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Win One, Lose One: Dueling District Courts Rule Differently in Pension Risk Transfer Cases

With cookie-cutter lawsuits continuing to target defined benefit pension plan sponsors that de-risk their plans, the first federal court decisions are sending mixed messages.

 
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Benefits Briefing Webinar: State of the States: Health Update

Don't miss the upcoming webinar on April 10 at 3 p.m., focusing on state-level legislative and policy activity related to health benefits in 2025.

 
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Council Announces New Board Leadership

At its most recent meeting March 3-4, the American Benefits Council announced the election of new board leadership for the 2025-26 term.

 
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New and Improved: Unveiling the Redesigned Council Website

The Council's first major renovation to the website since 2017 is designed to help members access and take advantage of our many valuable resources.

 
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Just a Minute! on the Council's Newly Redesigned Website

In this edition of Just a Minute!, Council Vice President, Communications,  Jason Hammersla, describes the comprehensive new redesign of the Council's website.

 
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Council Recommends Deregulatory Actions for Retirement Plans in Letter to DOL

In a letter to new DOL Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the Council specified six policy areas warranting deregulation in accordance with a recent White House directive. 

 
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Council Seeks Adjustments to IRS Automatic Enrollment Rules

The American Benefits Council is urging the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS to refine proposed regulations that will require automatic enrollment and escalation in new 401(k) and 403(b) plans.

 
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Council Calls on IRS to Refine Catch-Up Contribution Regulations

The American Benefits Council is requesting Treasury  the IRS to refine their proposed catch-up contribution regulations to ensure smooth implementation and reduce unnecessary administrative burdens.

 
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New economic analysis underscores importance of employer-sponsored health care tax benefits

The Council and CIAB today announced the release of a macroeconomic study conducted by Ernst & Young (EY) that examines the impact of the tax exclusion for employer-provided health insurance.

 
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New Research Underscores Economic Importance of Preserving Tax Incentives for Employer-Provided Health Coverage

Economic research commissioned by the Council and CIAB shows that capping the tax exclusion for employer-provided health coverage would incur negative consequences for the U.S. economy.

 
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Council Urges IRS to Reconsider Proposed Expansion of Section 162(m) Limits

The American Benefits Council has asked the IRS to withdraw a proposed rule that could improperly expand the scope of Section 162(m) deduction limits to certain nonemployees.

 
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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.

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Just a Minute! on the Council's Newly Redesigned Website

The American Benefits Council unveiled a comprehensive renovation of its website on March 28, designed to emphasize and improve access to member services.

In this edition of Just a Minute!, Jason Hammersla, vice president, communications, describes the philosophy behind the redesign and highlights some of its new features. A separate, more detailed video tour of the website is also available.

Upcoming Events

APRIL 2025

Retirement Income Task Force (RITF) April Meeting
April 8-9, 2025

Katy Johnson Remarks at The Conference Board Employee Health Care Conference (New York, NY)
April 8, 2025

Council Testimony Before IRS and Treasury
April 8, 2025

Benefits Briefing Webinar: State of the States: Health Update
April 10, 2025

Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Mid-Atlantic
April 24, 2025

Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Northern New Jersey
April 25, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Benefits Briefing Webinar: Spring 2025 Washington Update
April 29, 2025

For more information and registration on all events, click here.

 

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