Council President James A. Klein's memo to members: policy priorities will need to overcome partisan conflict
American Benefits Council members: A great deal has already been said about the 2016 election and much more will be in the days and weeks ahead. But in the interest of saying something new, I want to share with you a few political and policy observations that I think have gotten little or no attention.
To read the full memo, see the Council's news release.
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Employers, labor groups unite to oppose 40% tax on health benefits
The American Benefits Council and a diverse group of public and private sector employers, unions and other organizations have launched The Alliance to Fight the 40,
a coalition to repeal the 40 percent tax on health benefits, the so-called "Cadillac tax."For more information on the 40 percent tax on health benefits, visit the Alliance to Fight the 40's website at www.fightthe40.org or follow us on Twitter @Fightthe40.
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Health Care Reform (PPACA)
- Employer Shared Responsibility (Sec. 4980H)
- Tax, Fee & Revenue Issues
- 40% Excise Tax
- Informational Reporting/W2
- Section 6055 & 6056
- Health Insurance Exchanges
- Wellness Programs
- State Innovation
- Automatic Enrollment
- Preventive Care & Value-Based Design
- Non-Discrimination
- Other PPACA Provisions
Consumer-Directed Plans (HSAs/FSAs/HRAs)
Defined Contribution/401(k) Plan Reform
- Automatic Enrollment
- Investments
- Plan fees
- Taxation of Retirement Plans/Limits
- Funding Reform
- Nondiscrimination Issues
- PBGC Deficit & Premiums
- Business Conduct Standards
Tax Reform, Deficit Reduction & Federal Budget
Spousal, Dependent & Beneficiary Issues
- Same-Sex Marriage
- FATCA Issues
- FBAR Issues
- Puerto Rico Plans
- Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation
- Code Section 409(A), 457(A), 162(m) issues
- Pay Ratio
- Say-on-Pay
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