What is PBGC Rate?

The "Current PBGC Rate" typically refers to the interest rates set by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The PBGC is a U.S. government agency that was created to protect the retirement incomes of workers who are beneficiaries of defined benefit pension plans that are insured by the PBGC. These plans are traditional pension plans where retirees receive a specified pension payment for life.

The PBGC sets various interest rates that are used to determine the present value of future pension obligations for the purposes of calculating the premiums that pension plans must pay to the PBGC, as well as for other purposes. The rate may vary based on the specific type of valuation being performed or the specific calculation in question.

For example, there are:

                   1. **Flat-rate premiums**: Every single-employer and multiemployer plan that is insured by the PBGC pays a flat-rate premium. However, the rate                                                                 is different for single-employer plans versus multiemployer plans.

            2. **Variable-rate premiums**: These apply only to underfunded single-employer plans. The rate is a percentage of the plan's unfunded vested                                                                             benefits, which is determined by taking into account the interest rates specified by the PBGC.

        3. **Unfunded vested benefits**: This value, which affects the variable-rate premium, is calculated using interest rates set by the PBGC.                                                                                          To find the "Current PBGC Rate" for any specific purpose, one would typically need to visit the PBGC's official website                                                                  or relevant publication for the latest interest rate updates.

Note: Rates and policies can change over time, so always refer to the most recent official sources when seeking the current rate or other specific details.

PBGC Rate (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Rate):

                                            Purpose: The PBGC rate is associated with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, a U.S. government agency. The primary                                                                    purpose of the PBGC rate is to fund the PBGC's pension insurance program.

                                            Function: The PBGC provides insurance for pension plans offered by private-sector employers. If a company's pension plan                                                                          becomes underfunded and is unable to meet its obligations, the PBGC steps in to ensure that retirees and workers still                                                                  receive their pension benefits, up to certain limits.

                                      Beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries of the PBGC rate are workers and retirees covered by private-sector defined benefit pension                                                                 plans, providing them with financial security in case of pension plan failures.