SnapshotUpdated May 2026
Pension Plans Closest to Crisis
The worst-funded pension plans in America
Chicago Firefighters Annuity & Benefit Fund is only 19.5% funded with a $7.8B unfunded liability.
| # | Name | Metric | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Firefighters Annuity & Benefit Fund 19.5% funded, $7.8B shortfall | 20 | F |
| 2 | Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) 20.4% funded, $28.1B shortfall | 20 | F |
| 3 | Central States, Southeast & Southwest Areas Pension Fund 22.0% funded, $33.7B shortfall | 22 | F |
| 4 | Chicago Policemen's Annuity & Benefit Fund 23.3% funded, $15.8B shortfall | 23 | F |
| 5 | Chicago Municipal Employees Annuity & Benefit Fund 25.3% funded, $18.0B shortfall | 25 | F |
| 6 | Teamsters Local 710 Pension Fund 30.1% funded, $1.5B shortfall | 30 | C |
| 7 | New York State Teamsters Conference Pension & Retirement Fund 34.8% funded, $3.4B shortfall | 35 | C |
| 8 | Judges Retirement System of Illinois 35.2% funded, $1.8B shortfall | 35 | C |
| 9 | Bakery & Confectionery Union Industry International Pension Fund 38.1% funded, $4.5B shortfall | 38 | C |
| 10 | Connecticut State Employees Retirement System (SERS) 38.2% funded, $23.0B shortfall | 38 | C |
Chicago Firefighters Annuity & Benefit Fund is only 19.5% funded with a $7.8B unfunded liability.
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