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.
Facts in a flash Plan summary PERS Plan 3 has two parts â a defined benefit part and a defined contribution part. Your employer contributes to your defined benefit part. You contribute to the defined contribution part. When you meet plan requirements and retire, you are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of your life from the defined benefit part. Your retirement benefit will be based on your years of service (while a member of PERS Plan 3) and your compensation.