Council policy staff are available to comment on employee benefits matters related to health and retirement coverage, as well as other rewards and compensation issues.
Council commends bipartisan working group for efforts to harmonize paid family leave
December 17, 2024
Council calls on Congress to take action on health care measures before year-end
December 11, 2024
Election night polling data shows overwhelming voter support for health tax incentives, telehealth
November 19, 2024
Katy Johnson named next Council president, succeeding longtime leader James Klein
November 13, 2024
Council urges Congress to consider impact of 340B program on employer-sponsored health coverage
September 17, 2024
Council urges House subcommittee to preserve employer-sponsored health benefits under ERISA
September 10, 2024
Latest PBGC report presents 'perfect opportunity' to bolster pension system through lower premiums
July 22, 2024
Council proposes five-part plan to enhance retirement security for gig workers
June 27, 2024
ERISA 50th Anniversary Symposium and Gala Slated for September 12 in Washington, D.C.
June 17, 2024
Council tells House Subcommittee: ERISA 'foundation of employer-sponsored health care'
April 16, 2024
Strengthening defined benefit pension system will enhance retirement security for many; Council submits recommendations to HELP Committee
February 28, 2024
Supporting private plans, harmonizing state laws key to expanding paid family, medical leave
January 31, 2024
Council applauds bipartisan House passage of Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
December 12, 2023
Council urges House to pass Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
December 7, 2023
American Benefits Council to co-host ERISA 50th anniversary symposium, gala
November 30, 2023
Encouraging PBGC report offers opportunity to further strengthen pension system
November 20, 2023
Strengthening defined benefit pension system will enhance retirement security for many
October 31, 2023
Council recommends modifications to mental health parity rules
October 17, 2023
House urged to pass Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
September 15, 2023
IRS Roth catch-up contribution guidance represents welcome relief for plan sponsors
August 25, 2023
Circuit Court Decision in PCMA v. Mulready a win for employer health plan sponsors
August 17, 2023
225+ companies urge Congress, Treasury: delay new catch-up contributions requirement
June 29, 2023
Bipartisan measure bolsters ongoing employer efforts to lower health care costs, improve quality
May 8, 2023
Two House subcommittees seek Council input on lowering health care costs, increasing competition
April 26, 2023
Council announces new board leadership
April 19, 2023
Employers call on Congress to focus on four key health policy priorities
February 27, 2023
Newly passed omnibus bill gives employers vital flexibility to provide affordable telehealth coverage
December 23, 2022
Bipartisan 'SECURE 2.0' measure will improve financial security for low, middle income savers
December 23, 2022
Employers remain most trusted among all providers of quality health coverage, retirement savings, paid leave
November 17, 2022
Prescription drug provision in budget bill shifts costs to employers, workers, families
August 6, 2022
ADVISORY: Council serving as resource for employers, media regarding Supreme Court abortion decision
June 24, 2022
American Benefits Council applauds bipartisan House passage of important retirement policy legislation
March 29, 2022
American Benefits Council statement on telehealth provisions of omnibus government funding legislation
March 10, 2022
American Benefits Council statement on 'surprise' billing lawsuits
March 3, 2022
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