### Question
How is the term disbursements from the plan defined?


### Answer
The term **disbursements from the plan** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1083* as the following:

> all disbursements from the trust, including purchases of annuities, payments of single sums and other benefits, and administrative expenses

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1083*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 3-funding**

