Since 1974, we’ve made a commitment to protect the pension benefits of the over 34 million workers and retirees, and their families, we serve. Our goal has been, and always will be, to provide the highest level of service to ensure timely and uninterrupted benefit payments.
Did Your Pension Plan Fail? If PBGC is now responsible for paying your benefits, view your Trusted Pension Plan page for more information.
Looking to See If Your Pension Plan is Insured? If you have a private sector pension you are likely one of the 34 million Americans covered by PBGC insurance protection. Go to our Find your Insured Pension Plan search page to see if your plan is insured.
Think You Have an Unclaimed Pension? When PBGC takes over a pension plan, we can't always find a participant. If you think you have an unclaimed pension, see our Contacting PBGC About Unclaimed Pensions page for more information and next steps.
PBGC guarantees basic pension plan, most early retirement, disability, and annuity benefits for survivors of plan participants.
Are you a worker or retiree with questions about pension benefits at PBGC? Visit our FAQ page for more information.
PBGC places ads in local and national newspapers informing participants of the agency taking responsibility for their plan.