### Question
What is the definition of unpredictable contingent event benefit?


### Answer
The definition of **unpredictable contingent event benefit** is as follows in *29 U.S.C. § 1085a*:

> any benefit contingent on an event other than—


(i) age, service, compensation, death, or disability, or


(ii) an event which is reasonably and reliably predictable (as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury)

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1085a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 3-funding**

