The official website of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), a United States government agency that protects the retirement incomes of more than 35 million American workers in private-sector defined benefit pension plans. The site provides comprehensive information on pension insurance, plan terminations, and the financial status of the PBGC, along with resources for workers, retirees, and practitioners.
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Allows users to search for information on specific pension plans, including plan status and benefits.
Provides updates and notices regarding pension plan terminations and the implications for participants.
Access to detailed financial reports and statements of the PBGC, offering transparency into the agency's operations and financial health.
A collection of guides, FAQs, and tools designed to help individuals understand their pension rights and options.
Information on laws and regulations affecting pension plans and the PBGC, including updates on recent legislative changes.
Direct contact details for PBGC offices, including phone numbers and email addresses for specific inquiries.
Latest news, press releases, and announcements from the PBGC, keeping the public informed about the agency's activities and initiatives.
A repository of forms and detailed instructions for filing claims, reporting plan terminations, and other administrative tasks.
Access to videos, webinars, and other multimedia resources that provide insights into pension insurance and retirement planning.
Information on the site's accessibility features, ensuring that all users, including those with disabilities, can access PBGC resources.
To encourage the continuation and maintenance of voluntary private pension plans, provide timely and uninterrupted payment of pension benefits, and keep pension insurance premiums at a minimum.
PBGC covers defined benefit pension plans offered by private-sector employers. It does not cover government plans, 401(k) plans, or other defined contribution plans.
PBGC is funded by insurance premiums paid by sponsors of defined benefit plans, investment income, assets from pension plans trusteed by PBGC, and recoveries from the companies formerly responsible for the plans.
The agency is headed by a Director who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The PBGC is governed by a Board of Directors, which includes the Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, and the Treasury.
Since its inception, PBGC has paid over $156 billion in benefits to participants of failed pension plans and currently protects the pensions of over 35 million workers and retirees.
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