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MyPBA: My Pension Benefit Access

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MyPBA is a secure online service that lets you manage your PBGC benefit. You can apply for benefits, update your personal information, view your 1099-R, and make changes to tax withholdings—all without mailing forms.

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PBGC has improved your online experience with extra security and easier access, partnering with Login.gov to protect your personal information when conducting business with PBGC online.

If you are owed benefits from a plan that has been trusteed by PBGC, you are eligible for a My Pension Benefit Access (MyPBA) account. This includes customers currently receiving benefits as well as those entitled to future benefits.

MyPBA is a secure online service that lets you manage your PBGC benefit. You can apply for benefits, update your personal information, view your 1099-R, and make changes to tax withholdings—all without mailing forms.

New MyPBA account users must create a Login.gov account to gain access to MyPBA. The Login.gov authentication security process is used to verify your identity and protect your personal information. Once you create your Login.gov account, it will take approximately 20 minutes for your new MyPBA account to be ready. When complete, you will be able to access your MyPBA account information. Your MyPBA password will not expire.

Once your Login.gov and MyPBA accounts are set up, you’ll be able to:

  • View your plan information (if available)
  • Update your contact details
  • Request benefit estimates or apply for benefits
  • Submit or check the status of forms online

Account activation can take up to 30 minutes. If your plan isn't loaded yet, MyPBA will notify you.

Questions? MyPBA help is available.

 

Here’s what you’ll need to register:

  • Valid Email Address
  • Phone Number (mobile preferred)
  • Current State-Issued ID (picture of the front and the back)

Enjoy these benefits:

  • View your 1099-R tax form
  • Obtain a letter that verifies your PBGC income
  • Update your address, contact, and banking information
  • Update your federal tax withholding
  • Request a benefit estimate

 

Looking for your 1099-R in MyPBA? 

Your IRS Form 1099-R is available to download and print from MyPBA.

  1. Using a Chrome or Edge browser, navigate to the MyPBA homepage screen.

  2. Click on the “My 1099 form(s)” icon. This takes you to a page featuring “My Plans.” 

  3. Check the square box next to the plan name(s) for the 1099(s) you want to download.

  4. Then click on the blue “Show selected tax forms” button to download your PDF tax form(s). 

  5. For additional help, view our 1099 reference sheet or visit our IRS 1099-R page for more information.

IRS Form 1099-R Distribution: Your IRS Form 1099-R, for benefits paid by PBGC, will be mailed to you through the U.S. Postal Service.