What options does a plan sponsor have when plan is underfunded?

[Lori H]

With market tanking, is there anything on the horizon that may provide relief to an underfunded DB plan?

Thanks

[david rigby]

Options? For what?

Sponsor can eliminate the Target Normal Cost via a plan freeze, but that does not change the Target Liability.

Currently, lots of noise in DC about some type of "'delay" for minimum funding requirements, but there may not be any viable legislation.

[tymesup]

If you're going to freeze the plan, make sure you do the 204(h) Notices and get it done before benefits accrue for the year.