PBGC Benefit Payments (1980-2001)
Single-Employer Program
- PBGC’s important role in the pension system is illustrated by the continuing increase
in payments over its history.
- In 2001, PBGC disbursed more than $1 billion in monthly pension and lump sum
benefit payments to retired plan participants or their beneficiaries.
Reference Table S-3 of the PBGC Pension Insurance Data Book 2001.
Sources: PBGC Participant System (PRISM), fiscal year calculations, PBGC Management Reports and PBGC Benefit Payment Reports.
Note: Payment figures include periodic payments and lump sum payments made in each year.
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