The reduction by law of PBGC's maximum guarantee for retirees under age 65 is shown in the table below for 2004. This reduction reflects the fact that younger retirees receive more monthly pension checks over a longer remaining lifespan.
| Age | Monthly Guarantee |
|---|---|
| 65 | $3,698.86 |
| 64 | $3,439.94 |
| 63 | $3,181.02 |
| 62 | $2,922.10 |
| 61 | $2,663.18 |
| 60 | $2,404.26 |
| 59 | $2,256.30 |
| 58 | $2,108.35 |
| 57 | $1,960.40 |
| 56 | $1,812.44 |
| 55 | $1,664.49 |
| 54 | $1,590.50 |
| 53 | $1,516.53 |
| 52 | $1,442.55 |
| 51 | $1,368.57 |
| 50 | $1,294.60 |