### Question
What does normal retirement benefit mean?


### Answer
**Normal retirement benefit** has the following meaning in *29 U.S.C. § 1002*:

> the greater of the early retirement benefit under the plan, or the benefit under the plan commencing at normal retirement age

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle A-General Provisions**

