6 pages. "Because of the $9 billion increase in PBGC single-employer plan premiums that was enacted during the summer, PBGC premiums will, on a national basis, be raised by an average of almost 50%. For some employers, the increase will be far more than 50% and can be many millions of dollars annually.... [P]lan sponsors are exploring various approaches that eliminate risk to the companies themselves and the PBGC. This can lead to employers leaving the pension system, which is a very adverse result for retirement security and for the PBGC."  MORE >>