Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 895.305 - Actuarial cost estimate required for benefit plan modification(a)Presentation of cost estimate.--Prior to the adoption of any benefit plan modification by the governing body of the municipality, the chief administrative officer of each pension plan shall provide to the governing body of the municipality a cost estimate of the effect of the proposed benefit plan modification.(b)Defined benefit plan.--If the pension plan is a defined benefit plan which is self-insured in whole or in part, the cost estimate shall be prepared by an approved actuary and shall be either the updated actuarial exhibits of an actuarial valuation report specified in Chapter 2 or an estimate of the expected actuarial impact attributable to the proposed benefit plan modification.(c)Insured defined benefit plan.--If the pension plan is a defined benefit plan which is fully insured by an authorized insurance carrier, the cost estimate shall be prepared by any qualified person and shall be a comparison of current and future insurance premiums or insurance contract amounts.(d)Defined contribution plan.--If the pension plan is a defined contribution plan which is either self-insured in whole or in part or fully insured by an authorized insurance carrier, the cost estimate shall be prepared by any qualified person and shall be a comparison of current and future contribution rates.(e)Contents of cost estimate.--Any cost estimate of the effect of the proposed benefit plan modification shall be complete and accurate and shall be presented in a way reasonably calculated to disclose to the average person comprising the membership of the governing body of the municipality, the impact of the proposed benefit plan, the modification on the future financial requirements of the pension plan and the future minimum obligation of the municipality with respect to the pension plan. 1984, Dec. 18, P.L. 1005, No. 205, § 305.