Katy Johnson, currently the American Benefits Council's senior counsel, health policy, will succeed James Klein as president of the American Benefits Council effective January 1, 2025.

On November 14, the Council hosted a Benefits Briefing webinar focusing on legislative, regulatory and judicial activity, including various measures that may be included in a lame-duck spending package before the end of the year.

From October 30 to November 6, 2024, the American Benefits Council surveyed plan sponsors on employer-provided parking and transportation allowances.

No matter who wins Congress and the White House in the upcoming election, benefits issues are likely to be front-and-center — not just in 2025 and beyond, but perhaps even sooner, in a 2024 lame-duck session.

While the Council is not directly advocating on abortion policy at the federal or state levels, the Council continues to monitor related issues to serve as a resource for members.

From July 31 to August 8, 2024, the American Benefits Council surveyed plan sponsors on paid holidays and a potential paid holiday for a National Day of Mourning.

The American Benefits Council continues to track and, where necessary, engage on state-level auto-IRA initiatives.

A federal appeals court recently held that the state law claims for out-of-network payment are preempted by ERISA, as recommended by a Council amicus brief.

The American Benefits Council held a one-hour Benefits Briefing webinar on June 6 to discuss the most recent state laws and regulations affecting employer-provided retirement, paid leave and health plans.

Provide guidance on a proposed initiative to expand the American Benefits Council’s capabilities to more effectively address state-level employee benefits policy developments.

Shawn Gremminger, president and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Associations, speaks with host Jason Hammersla about the National Alliance's unique structure and composition, its policy priorities and the importance of getting value for every health care dollar.

On February 5, 2024, the American Benefits Council held a one-hour Benefits Briefing webinar to discuss the most recent state activity affecting employer-provided health plans.