### Question
How does the law define applicable mortality table?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1055*, **applicable mortality table** is defined as:

> the table prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1055*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 2-participation and vesting**

