Solely for purposes of calculating DROP benefits and for converting lump sum amounts for compliance with § 415, Internal Revenue Code, if the system provides a benefit in a form that is subject to the minimum present value requirements of § 417(e)(3), Internal Revenue Code, in a fiscal year beginning in 2004 or 2005, the actuarially equivalent straight life annuity that is used for demonstrating compliance with § 415, Internal Revenue Code, shall be the greater of: (1) The straight life annuity determined using the plan rate and plan mortality table and (2) the straight life annuity determined using 5.5 percent and the applicable mortality table. A benefit is subject to the minimum present value requirements of § 417(e)(3), Internal Revenue Code, if it is any benefit other than a nondecreasing annuity payable for a period of not less than the life of the participant, or, in the case of a qualified preretirement survivor annuity, the life of the surviving spouse, or such other benefit described in this subpart.
Last modified: May 3, 2021