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.

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.