### Question
What does applicable plan amendment mean?


### Answer
**Applicable plan amendment** has the following meaning in *29 U.S.C. § 623*:

> an amendment to a defined benefit plan which has the effect of converting the plan to an applicable defined benefit plan

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 623*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT**

