### Question
Can you define what applicable mortality table means?


### Answer
**Applicable mortality table** is defined as the following in *29 U.S.C. § 1055*:

> the table prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1055*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 2-participation and vesting**

