Deficit Reduction Contribution

Definition of "Deficit reduction contribution"

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Contribution whose purpose is to increase funding of underfunded pension plans. It is part of the calculation that is made to arrive at the plan's minimum funding requirement. Usually a pension plan requires such a contribution when the assets of the plan become less than 80 to 90% of the current liabilities of the plan.

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