RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 The Case for U.S. Plan-Specific Mortality Studies JF Special Issues FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 35 OP 42 DO 10.3905/sp.2017.2017.1.035 VO 2017 IS 1 A1 Matthew L. Bond YR 2017 UL https://pm-research.com/content/2017/1/35.abstract AB Sponsors of many U.S. pension and retiree welfare plans should consider reviewing their mortality assumptions to inform decisions, improve reporting, and minimize certain plan costs. This article explores these objectives, outlines how to execute plan-specific analysis, and calls upon plan sponsors to take action.