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.
A defined benefit pension plan (plan) is a plan which provides a lifetime annuity option with the. risk of investment and longevity/mortality of the beneficiary borne by the plan/employer. The plan. is covered by ERISA which requires that the plan sponsor report annually to participants on the.