PBGC Pension Insurance Data Book

PBGC Benefit Payments (1980-2002)
Single-Employer Program

PBGC's important role in the pension system is illustrated by the continuing increase in payments over its history.
In 2002, PBGC disbursed more than $1.5 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 2002.
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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PBGC Benefit Payments (1980-2002) Single-Employer Program

PBGC Benefit Payments (1980-2002)
Single-Employer Program