I’m not sure “save” is the correct term to use.  If, however, payments to these liabilities were capped, then theoretically funds would be available to pay for other things.

I think it’s important to understand that these liabilities are based on estimates.  How long will beneficiaries live?  How much will the plan earn?  How fast will payouts be required, etc.?

I think it’s great that our legislators are looking at other ways to make ends meet in the short term.  Before a decision is made, however, they should also review actuarial information and consider whether $2 billion is adequate so that we won’t get caught short down the road.