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California
  • PBGC protects the defined benefit pensions of about 3.5 million workers and retirees living in the state.
  • There are 4,046 PBGC-insured defined benefit plans sponsored by state-based businesses.
  • PBGC has taken responsibility for 198 failed plans of state-based businesses.
  • In 2008, PBGC paid over $314 million in retirement benefits to more than 33,600 retirees and beneficiaries living in the state.