Pension Plans Adjust Interest Rates for Asset Valuations

2026-06556 — Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing Benefits

Starting April 30, 2026, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) updates how it calculates interest rates for valuing benefits in single-employer pension plans that are ending. This change affects plan sponsors and employers by adjusting the numbers used to figure out what’s owed, helping keep things fair and accurate. If you’re involved with these plans, watch for these new rules between April and July 2026—they could impact money calculations and deadlines.

2026-05260 — Proposed Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request; Direct Express Enrollment Form

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) wants to start collecting info to help people sign up for the Direct Express debit card. This new form will make enrollment easier and more organized. If you’re affected, you can share your thoughts by May 18, 2026—no cost or hassle expected!

2026-04182 — Proposed Submission of Information Collections for OMB Review; Comment Request; Liability for Termination of Single-Employer Plans

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) wants to keep collecting info about who’s responsible when single-employer pension plans end. This affects companies with these plans and helps make sure everyone knows their duties. If you have thoughts, send them by May 4, 2026—no cost changes, just paperwork updates!

2026-03800 — Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request; Annual Reporting (Form 5500 Series)

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) wants to keep collecting annual reports from pension plans using Form 5500. This means businesses and plan managers need to keep filing their yearly info, with no big changes or new costs. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by March 30, 2026!

2025-16140 — Miscellaneous Corrections, Clarifications, and Improvements; Correction

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation fixed some small errors and cleared up confusing parts in a rule from August 15, 2025. These changes affect companies with single-employer pension plans, especially around premium payments and plan endings. No new costs or deadlines are added—just smoother, clearer rules to follow.

2025-15610 — Miscellaneous Corrections, Clarifications, and Improvements

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is fixing and clarifying some rules about pension premiums and plan endings to make them easier to understand and follow. These updates affect employers who manage single-employer pension plans and could change when and how much they pay. The changes are part of PBGC’s effort to keep things clear and fair, with no surprise costs or deadlines.

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