### Question
What does designated benefit mean?


### Answer
**Designated benefit** has the following meaning in *29 U.S.C. § 1350*:

> the single sum benefit the participant would receive—


(A) under the plan's assumptions, in the case of a distribution that can be made without participant or spousal consent under section 1055(g) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1350*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE > Subtitle C-Terminations**

