Potential Steps to Strengthen the DB System

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Potential Steps to Strengthen the DB System

  • Strengthen funding rules applicable to poorly funded plans

  • Raise full funding limitations

  • Adjust PBGC premiums to reflect risk

  • Disclose plan investments, funding status, and benefit guaranty limitations to plan participants

  • Limit lump sums and benefit increases in underfunded plans

  • Modify PBGC insurance program guarantees

  • Clarify legal status of cash balance plans