PBGC Pension Data Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Access official US pension plan data and ERISA 4044 rates for compliance and valuation.
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Why people use PBGC Pension Data
PBGC Pension Data for ERISA 4044 Rate Queries
This Connector changes that by letting your agent pull those rates instantly. You just ask for the 2023 Q4 rates and get the data ready for your valuation. You get to skip the navigation and go straight to the math.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct access to official US pension data through a simple conversation with your agent.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Verifying plan coverage for a regional audit
An analyst needs to see all multiemployer plans in a specific region to check for coverage gaps.
- Real-world use case 02
Calculating annuity present values
An actuary needs the latest interest rates to finish a valuation report for an annuity termination.
- Real-world use case 03
Checking corporate pension status
A legal team is verifying if a specific corporate pension plan is still active in a certain state.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete PBGC Pension Data capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with PBGC Pension Data.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through PBGC Pension Data.
- 01 Capability
List erisa 4044 rates
Get current ERISA 4044 interest assumptions for annuity present value calculations. This is useful for actuaries who need precise rates for valuation reports.
- 02 Capability
List financial assistance
Pull a list of financial assistance payments made by the PBGC to various plans. Use this to track federal support trends over specific fiscal years.
- 03 Capability
List multiemployer plans
Fetch a complete list of active multiemployer pension plans insured by the PBGC. This helps you see the broader landscape of insured plans.
- 04 Capability
List single employer plans
Find active single-employer pension plans filtered by state, EIN, or plan number. It allows for quick checks on specific corporate pension statuses.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask PBGC Pension Data to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use PBGC Pension Data from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eguKu5CVaREUvjJ7KTFgqPU5iHnfWGUaXIwMgKzZ/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it PBGC Pension Data, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable PBGC Pension Data for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eguKu5CVaREUvjJ7KTFgqPU5iHnfWGUaXIwMgKzZ/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the PBGC Pension Data URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable PBGC Pension Data in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pbgc-pension-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eguKu5CVaREUvjJ7KTFgqPU5iHnfWGUaXIwMgKzZ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using PBGC Pension Data
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using PBGC Pension Data, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pbgc-pension-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eguKu5CVaREUvjJ7KTFgqPU5iHnfWGUaXIwMgKzZ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using PBGC Pension Data
Ask Copilot: "Using PBGC Pension Data, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pbgc-pension-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eguKu5CVaREUvjJ7KTFgqPU5iHnfWGUaXIwMgKzZ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using PBGC Pension Data
Open Cascade and ask: "Using PBGC Pension Data, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pbgc-pension-data": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eguKu5CVaREUvjJ7KTFgqPU5iHnfWGUaXIwMgKzZ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using PBGC Pension Data
Ask Cline: "Using PBGC Pension Data, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add pbgc-pension-data --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eguKu5CVaREUvjJ7KTFgqPU5iHnfWGUaXIwMgKzZ/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using PBGC Pension Data
Ask Claude: "Using PBGC Pension Data, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work PBGC can move forward.
This is for the professionals who deal with retirement plan compliance, actuarial math, and high-level policy research where accuracy is non-negotiable.
Financial Analyst
Pulls pension premium trends and assistance data for quarterly reports.
Actuary
Retrieves ERISA 4044 rates to calculate present values for annuity terminations.
Legal Professional
Checks plan statuses and multiemployer coverage for regulatory compliance.
Policy Researcher
Maps the distribution of pension plans across different states and years.
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Before you connect
Questions about PBGC.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What kind of pension data can I get with the PBGC Pension Data MCP?
You can access official records for single-employer and multiemployer pension plans, as well as ERISA 4044 interest rates and financial assistance payment history.
Can I use the PBGC Pension Data MCP to find specific corporate pension plans?
Yes, you can query active single-employer plans by searching for specific identifiers like an EIN or a Plan Number.
How does the PBGC Pension Data MCP help with annuity valuations?
It provides direct access to ERISA 4044 interest assumptions, which are the critical rates used to determine the present value of annuities.
Does the PBGC Pension Data MCP include financial assistance records?
Yes, it allows you to track and analyze financial assistance payments made by the PBGC to various multiemployer plans by fiscal year.
Can I filter pension plans by state or EIN using the PBGC Pension Data MCP?
Yes, your agent can filter the data to show plans in specific states or those associated with a specific EIN to make your research faster.
Is the data from the PBGC Pension Data MCP official?
Yes, the Connector connects directly to the official US Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation open data repository for regulatory-grade information.
How can I filter single-employer pension plans for a specific state?
You can use the list_single_employer_plans capability and provide the two-letter state code (e.g., 'NY' or 'CA') in the state parameter to get localized results.
Can I retrieve ERISA 4044 interest rates for a specific year and quarter?
Yes! The list_erisa_4044_rates capability accepts optional year and quarter parameters to fetch the exact interest assumptions you need for valuation.
Is it possible to see financial assistance payments by fiscal year?
Absolutely. Use the list_financial_assistance capability and specify the fiscal_year (e.g., 2023) to see all payments made to multiemployer plans during that period.
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