Following the 2026 midterm elections, divided government could present both challenges and opportunities for retirement and health policy. In a recent article published by the Plan Sponsor Council of America (“PSCA”), Groom principal and Policy Practice Leader Brigen Winters discussed the legislative outlook for the remainder of 2026 and the next Congress.
Winters noted that significant ERISA-related legislation is unlikely to advance during the lame-duck session as Congress faces pressing budget and funding deadlines. Looking ahead, he identified pharmacy benefit manager (“PBM”) reform and the No Surprises Act as potential areas for bipartisan cooperation, noting that “Health will be more front and center,” particularly as lawmakers focus on affordability.
Winters also discussed the potential for increased congressional oversight and cautioned against using retirement policy changes, such as expanded Roth requirements, to offset the costs of unrelated legislative priorities.
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