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News Release Archive – 2017

Tax bill preserves critical incentives for health and retirement benefit plans, but challenges remain
December 20, 2017

Council commends legislation offering critical relief to employer-sponsored health plans
December 12, 2017

Council Letter to Congress Regarding Year-End Health Policy Priorities
December 8, 2017

Council sets out principles for paid leave policy
December 6, 2017

Council thankful that tax bills protect employer-sponsored retirement benefits
December 4, 2017

Any action to address PBGC deficit must protect improving single-employer pension plan system
November 16, 2017

House, Senate tax bills protect retirement benefits, compensation for everyday employees
November 15, 2017

Council applauds tax bill's inclusion of important retirement provisions
November 2, 2017

Council statement on GOP tax reform bill
November 2, 2017

Retirement tax incentives important, effective
October 24, 2017

PBGC pilot mediation project a welcome step toward better relations
October 16, 2017

Halting ACA subsidies hurts employer plans, too
October 13, 2017

HRA provisions of health care executive order would improve access to affordable coverage
October 12, 2017

Council applauds preservation of retirement savings incentives in tax reform framework
September 27, 2017

Council urges consideration of retirement savings legislation as part of relief bill
September 22, 2017

Council urges DOL to allow more flexibility of required benefit plan disclosures, expanded electronic delivery
August 22, 2017

Health care bill needs additional changes to protect employer-sponsored benefits
July 26, 2017

Council letter to Senate Finance Committee: Successful employer-sponsored benefits system depends on smart, forward-thinking tax policy
July 18, 2017

National retirement policy essential to help employees, families achieve financial security
June 6, 2017

Employer-sponsored insurance represents strong foundation of American health coverage
May 24, 2017

Council urges adoption of a new regulatory framework enabling employers to use technology
May 18, 2017

American Benefits Council statement on GOP health proposal
March 6, 2017

Consistent federal policy and regulatory framework vital for workplace wellness programs
March 1, 2017

Effort to tax employee health benefits driven by economic myths
February 28, 2017

Health care reform checklist: how to protect the health benefits of 177 million Americans
February 27, 2017

Council announces election of new board chair, officers
February 21, 2017

Council warns against legislation that would tax employees’ health insurance
February 13, 2017

Council urges Trump Administration to minimize burdensome ACA employer reporting requirements
February 7, 2017

Nationwide poll reveals: Voters reject ACA replacement proposals that would tax employer-sponsored health benefits
February 6, 2017

Nationwide poll reveals: Voters favor repeal of 'Cadillac Tax' by 2-to-1 margin, remain deeply skeptical about supposed benefits
January 31, 2017

Council lauds 'Cadillac tax' repeal bills for continued bipartisan, bicameral support to protect employer-sponsored health coverage
January 24, 2017

Alliance to Fight the 40 News Release: Alliance Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Workers' Health Benefits
January 10, 2017

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