Our Objective:
Preserving Retirement Security & Defined Benefit Plans
Premiums
If Premiums weren’t raised, PBGC would have been Bankrupt Twenty Years Ago
Issues
- Can DB Plans afford higher premiums?
- Who should raise them?
- Should premium increases be done more fairly?
Premiums
PBGC Premiums are a Minuscule Portion of Labor Costs
Premiums
Many times over many years, as PBGC’s deficit grew, Congress has raised premiums
Plan Credit
Most DB Plans Have Credit Worthy Sponsors
Setting Premiums using FDIC Model
How should premiums be set?
Design Issues
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