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California
  • PBGC protects the defined benefit pensions of about 3.2 million workers and retirees living in the state.
  • There are 3,836 PBGC-insured defined benefit plans sponsored by state-based businesses.
  • PBGC has taken responsibility for 196 failed plans of state-based businesses.
  • In 2007, PBGC paid about $301 million in retirement benefits to more than 32,700 retirees and beneficiaries living in the state.