That is, less than one in 1,000 pregnancies for mothers less than 30 years of age results in a baby with Down syndrome. For mothers who are 44 years of age, about 1 in 35 pregnancies results in a baby with Down syndrome.
DEFINITION of 'Defined-Benefit Plan'. An employer-sponsored retirement plan where employee benefits are sorted out based on a formula using factors such as salary history and duration of employment.
Remember to Check Your Plan. If you are covered by a defined-benefit plan, your plan's Summary Plan Description will include a reference to the PBGC. Your employer or plan administrator should also be able to tell you whether or not the plan is covered. To check the health of your plan, pay attention to your mail.