PBGC Pension Insurance Data Book

PBGC Benefit Payments (1980-2004)
Single-Employer Program

PBGC’s important role in the private pension system is illustrated by the continuing increase in payments over its history.
In 2004, PBGC disbursed more than $3 billion in monthly pension and lump sum benefi t payments to retired plan participants or their benefi ciaries.

Reference Table S-20 of the PBGC Pension Insurance Data Book 2004.
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 (1980-2004) Single-Employer Program

PBGC Benefit Payments (1980-2004)
Single-Employer Program