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Federal Courts Reject 'Surprise Billing' Lawsuits Against Out-of-Network Providers, Underscoring Ongoing Problems with NSA Law
The flawed arbitration process at the center of the six-year-old surprise billing law continues to create challenges for employers and other payors.
Council Supports Bipartisan Bills to Bolster Retirement Savings for Family Caregivers
The Senate and House introduced two bipartisan bills, supported by the Council, to expand retirement savings opportunities for family caregivers.
Federal Court Rules: Deferred Incentive Pay Plan Not ERISA Plan
The court cited the Council's
amicus
brief in upholding a lower court ruling that the defendant's plan was a bonus plan, not an ERISA plan.
Benefits Briefing Webinar: New DOL Proposal on Retirement Plan Investments: Key Implications for Employers
The American Benefits Council hosted a webinar on April 21 focused on recently proposed regulations governing a retirement plan fiduciary’s selection of designated investment alternatives.
EBSA Revises Enforcement Priorities as Assistant Secretary Aronowitz Faces House Panel
EBSA's new approach closely models the Council’s recommendations for more effective, targeted enforcement.
Just a Minute! on A Legal Victory for ERISA Preemption
Council President
Katy Johnson
explains how the
McKee Foods
case is an example of the Council’s vigilant advocacy in support of ERISA's federal preemption standard.
Council Urges Refinements to Proposed PBM Disclosure Rules in Comments to EBSA
Most notably, the Council urged EBSA to include a process-based safe harbor in any final regulations and align the rules with the relevant provisions of the CAA, 2026.
Federal Appeals Court Rules: ERISA Preempts Tennessee 'Any Willing Pharmacy' Law
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court decision and the Council’s
amicus
brief filed in September 2025.
District Court Allows Class Action ERISA Suit Against Health Plan to Proceed
This is the first time a federal court has allowed an ERISA class-action lawsuit against a health plan sponsor to proceed beyond a motion to dismiss.
DOL Issues Guidance on Proxy Advisors, Fiduciary Status Under ERISA
The DOL issued guidance addressing when proxy advisory firms may be considered ERISA fiduciaries.
States, Cities Continue to Consider New Auto-IRA Programs; Council Chart Updated
Updates to the chart include notable developments in Minnesota and Philadelphia, Utah and Mississippi.
Just a Minute! on Networking with the Council Community
Council President Katy Johnson explains how members can interact with Council staff, their peers and benefits experts to help them meet their professional goals
Who We Are
We are America's largest, most inclusive employer benefits organization.
The American Benefits Council is a Washington D.C.-based employee benefits public policy organization advocating for employers that are dedicated to the achievement of best-in-class solutions that protect and encourage the health and financial well-being of their workers, retirees and families.
Learn More
Our Team
Just a Minute!
A Legal Victory for ERISA Preemption
In this edition of Just a Minute!, Council President
Katy Johnson
explains how the
McKee Foods
case is an example of the Council’s vigilant advocacy in support of ERISA preemption and a victory for our
amicus
brief program.
Upcoming Events
APRIL 2026
Katy Johnson Remarks at the Employee Benefits Institute of Kansas City 2026 Annual Conference (Overland Park, KS)
April 29, 2026
MAY 2026
Diann Howland Remarks at the AICPA Employee Benefit Plans Conference (Kissimmee, FL)
May 4, 2026
Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Atlanta
May 6, 2026
Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Charlotte
May 7, 2026
Diann Howland Remarks at the 2026 IFEBP Washington Legislative Update (Washington, DC)
May 18, 2026
Retirement Income Task Force (RITF) May 2026 Meeting
May 27-28, 2026
JUNE 2026
Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Dallas-Fort Worth
June 2, 2026
For more information and registration on all events,
click here
.
Join the American Benefits Council
Council membership ensures your company has a voice in shaping national, state, and global corporate benefits policy. We are the largest organization in Washington, D.C. advocating exclusively on employee benefit matters, including more than 220 of the world’s largest companies. Our members collectively either directly sponsor or support sponsors of health and retirement benefits for virtually all Americans covered by employer-provided plans.
Join Today
Benefits of Membership
Connect With Us
Benefits Blog
Federal Courts Reject 'Surprise Billing' Lawsuits Against Out-of-Network Providers, Underscoring Ongoing Problems with NSA Law
The flawed arbitration process at the center of the six-year-old surprise billing law continues to create challenges for employers and other payors.
Council Supports Bipartisan Bills to Bolster Retirement Savings for Family Caregivers
The Senate and House introduced two bipartisan bills, supported by the Council, to expand retirement savings opportunities for family caregivers.
Federal Court Rules: Deferred Incentive Pay Plan Not ERISA Plan
The court cited the Council's
amicus
brief in upholding a lower court ruling that the defendant's plan was a bonus plan, not an ERISA plan.
Benefits Briefing Webinar: New DOL Proposal on Retirement Plan Investments: Key Implications for Employers
The American Benefits Council hosted a webinar on April 21 focused on recently proposed regulations governing a retirement plan fiduciary’s selection of designated investment alternatives.
EBSA Revises Enforcement Priorities as Assistant Secretary Aronowitz Faces House Panel
EBSA's new approach closely models the Council’s recommendations for more effective, targeted enforcement.
Just a Minute! on A Legal Victory for ERISA Preemption
Council President
Katy Johnson
explains how the
McKee Foods
case is an example of the Council’s vigilant advocacy in support of ERISA's federal preemption standard.
Council Urges Refinements to Proposed PBM Disclosure Rules in Comments to EBSA
Most notably, the Council urged EBSA to include a process-based safe harbor in any final regulations and align the rules with the relevant provisions of the CAA, 2026.
Federal Appeals Court Rules: ERISA Preempts Tennessee 'Any Willing Pharmacy' Law
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court decision and the Council’s
amicus
brief filed in September 2025.
District Court Allows Class Action ERISA Suit Against Health Plan to Proceed
This is the first time a federal court has allowed an ERISA class-action lawsuit against a health plan sponsor to proceed beyond a motion to dismiss.
DOL Issues Guidance on Proxy Advisors, Fiduciary Status Under ERISA
The DOL issued guidance addressing when proxy advisory firms may be considered ERISA fiduciaries.
States, Cities Continue to Consider New Auto-IRA Programs; Council Chart Updated
Updates to the chart include notable developments in Minnesota and Philadelphia, Utah and Mississippi.
Just a Minute! on Networking with the Council Community
Council President Katy Johnson explains how members can interact with Council staff, their peers and benefits experts to help them meet their professional goals
Who We Are
We are America's largest, most inclusive employer benefits organization.
The American Benefits Council is a Washington D.C.-based employee benefits public policy organization advocating for employers that are dedicated to the achievement of best-in-class solutions that protect and encourage the health and financial well-being of their workers, retirees and families.
Learn More
Our Team
Just a Minute!
A Legal Victory for ERISA Preemption
In this edition of Just a Minute!, Council President
Katy Johnson
explains how the
McKee Foods
case is an example of the Council’s vigilant advocacy in support of ERISA preemption and a victory for our
amicus
brief program.
Upcoming Events
APRIL 2026
Katy Johnson Remarks at the Employee Benefits Institute of Kansas City 2026 Annual Conference (Overland Park, KS)
April 29, 2026
MAY 2026
Diann Howland Remarks at the AICPA Employee Benefit Plans Conference (Kissimmee, FL)
May 4, 2026
Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Atlanta
May 6, 2026
Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Charlotte
May 7, 2026
Diann Howland Remarks at the 2026 IFEBP Washington Legislative Update (Washington, DC)
May 18, 2026
Retirement Income Task Force (RITF) May 2026 Meeting
May 27-28, 2026
JUNE 2026
Plan Sponsor Regional Roundtable: Dallas-Fort Worth
June 2, 2026
For more information and registration on all events,
click here
.
Join the American Benefits Council
Council membership ensures your company has a voice in shaping national, state, and global corporate benefits policy. We are the largest organization in Washington, D.C. advocating exclusively on employee benefit matters, including more than 220 of the world’s largest companies. Our members collectively either directly sponsor or support sponsors of health and retirement benefits for virtually all Americans covered by employer-provided plans.
Join Today
Benefits of Membership
Connect With Us