Pension Plans in Connecticut, Ranked by Health Score
Connecticut has 3 pension plans covering 325,730 participants. The average funding ratio is 55.7%, ranking #49 among all states. 2 plans are underfunded.
Connecticut has 3 pension plans in our dataset, ranked below by the LakeQuality pension-health composite. The score combines current funding ratio (50%), multi-year funding trend (30%), and PBGC risk classification (20%) into a 0-100 grade.
Top-of-list plans usually combine funded ratios at or above 90% with stable multi-year trajectories and low PBGC risk. Public-sector teacher and employee retirement systems dominate the top rankings in many states because their large asset bases support institutional investment management. Each plan below links to its full profile — multi-year funding history, participant demographics, sponsor financials where available, and the underlying factors driving the composite grade.
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Total Plans
325,730
Participants
55.7%
Avg Funding
$54.9B
Total Assets
| # | Plan Name | Participants | Funding Ratio | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Electric Pension Plan | 121,730 | 91.0% | A |
| 2 | Connecticut State Employees Retirement System (SERS) | 112,000 | 38.2% | D |
| 3 | Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board | 92,000 | 52.3% | C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecticut has 3 pension plans covering 325,730 participants, with combined assets of $54.9B against $98.6B in liabilities.
The average funding ratio across Connecticut pension plans is 55.7%. 2 of 3 plans (67%) are considered underfunded.
General Electric Pension Plan is the top-rated plan in Connecticut with a funding ratio of 91.0% and a Pension Health Grade of A.
Plans ranked by Pension Health Score: 50% funding ratio, 30% 3-year funding trend, 20% PBGC risk level.