PBGC Fixes Typo in Pension Plan Termination Rules
Published Date: 9/26/2025
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On August 15, 2025, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation updated rules about ending single-employer pension plans but made a formatting oops in the list of requirements. This correction fixes that mistake so everyone knows exactly what to do. If you manage or are part of these pension plans, this update clears up any confusion—no extra costs or delays involved!
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PBGC fixes pension rule formatting
If you manage or are part of a single-employer pension plan, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation corrected a formatting error in the rule published August 15, 2025 so the list of termination requirements is clear. The correction clarifies the steps to end a single-employer plan and says there are no extra costs or delays involved.
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