CuseFan Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Plan QPSA is defined as 50% survivor annuity but the Plan provides a total death benefit that is actuarial equivalent of 100% of the accrued benefit. The portion of the death benefit above and beyond the QPSA is an ancillary benefit, but is it protected or can the Plan be amended to eliminate it? Kenneth M. Prell, CEBS, ERPA Vice President, BPAS Actuarial & Pension Services kprell@bpas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david rigby Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I've seen documents with a QPSA greater than 50% get amended to exactly 50%. I'm a retirement actuary. Nothing about my comments is intended or should be construed as investment, tax, legal or accounting advice. Occasionally, but not all the time, it might be reasonable to interpret my comments as actuarial or consulting advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Preston Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Death benefits of any/all kind are not protected by 411(d)(6). There are other provisions which require death benefits (QPSA, QOSA, etc.) in certain circumstances, but those are pursuant to other Code sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuseFan Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Thanks guys. My first thought was it couldn't be eliminated but changed my mind as I researched a little and was looking for some confirmation. Enjoy the weekend! Kenneth M. Prell, CEBS, ERPA Vice President, BPAS Actuarial & Pension Services kprell@bpas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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