The Summary Plan Description (SPD) should include your plan's claims procedures. This section covers the presentation of defined benefit plans in a reporting entity's financial statements and the disclosures in the accompanying notes.The annual report of employee welfare and pension plans may be filed with the Department of Labor (DOL) in compliance with Section 103 of ERISA. Defined benefit plans provide a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement. 11 provides guidance to employees assigned to AM, BMF, EP Accounts and TEGE Customer Service Representatives (CSR) located in the OAMC. A qualified retirement plan is simply a plan that meets the requirements set out in Section 401(a) of the U.S. tax code. Defined benefit pension plans, including your NYSLRS plan, are calculated based on a preset formula and provide a specified payment amount at retirement. NYSLRS retirement plans are defined benefit plans. Your plan provides benefits such as a lifetime pension, COLA, disability and death benefits. What benefits may be paid through a QILDRO?