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DOL drops Biden-era ESG investing rule, after rolling back crypto warning this week

By Lynn Cavanaugh

This marks the second biggest change this week to Biden-era Labor Department retirement plan investment rules, after the DOL announced it is rolling back its investment warning on allowing crypto in 401(k)s.

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Senate committee schedules hearing for Trump's pick to lead DOL's benefits unit

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Key California lawmaker calls for tight health privacy rules for AI patient data collection

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May 29, 2025

UnitedHealth hit with 2nd 401(k) lawsuit, alleging it misused ex-employee funds

Now, the health insurer is facing a second 401(k) suit this year, alleging forfeited funds from departing employees were improperly used, after settling another 401(k) lawsuit in December for a record $69 million.

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May 28, 2025

Family health care costs soar to $35,000, driven by drugs and outpatient care

Costs for the average person increased by 6.7% to $7,871 in 2025 led by a 9.7% hike in pharmacy expenses and an 8.5% rise in outpatient facility care costs.

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May 28, 2025

‘Make Kids Healthy Again’ report focuses on vaccines, processed foods

RFK Jr. and other MAHA commission members gave no attention to employer plans and little to other payers.

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May 28, 2025

Crypto in 401(k) plans? Yes, as DOL rolls back Biden-era investment warning to fiduciaries

In 2022, the Department of Labor warned fiduciaries to “exercise extreme care” before adding a cryptocurrency option to their plans, however, today the agency has rescinded that guidance.

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May 28, 2025

Senator's bill could help more small employers use association health plans

Any group that was at least two years old and had a purpose other than providing health benefits could offer an AHP.

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May 28, 2025

Senate introduces 401(k) bill that would cut taxes for small employers with less than 10 employees

This new legislation would ensure that small businesses can receive at least a $2,500 tax credit to help pay for the costs of creating retirement accounts.

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May 27, 2025

Survey: 36% of employers now cover GLP-1s for weight loss & diabetes

The average representation of GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss in total annual claims was 10.5% for 2025, an increase over the 2024 average of 8.9%.

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DOL drops Biden-era ESG investing rule, after rolling back crypto warning this week

Senate committee schedules hearing for Trump's pick to lead DOL's benefits unit

Key California lawmaker calls for tight health privacy rules for AI patient data collection

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UnitedHealth hit with 2nd 401(k) lawsuit, alleging it misused ex-employee funds

Family health care costs soar to $35,000, driven by drugs and outpatient care

‘Make Kids Healthy Again’ report focuses on vaccines, processed foods

Crypto in 401(k) plans? Yes, as DOL rolls back Biden-era investment warning to fiduciaries

Senator's bill could help more small employers use association health plans

Senate introduces 401(k) bill that would cut taxes for small employers with less than 10 employees

Survey: 36% of employers now cover GLP-1s for weight loss & diabetes