Pension Plans: A Top 10 Issue for Legislatures in '08

by Meagan Dorsch

Although this issue may be number 10 on NCSL's Top Issues Forecast for 2008, it is definitely issue number one for many baby boomers and state legislatures across the country.

Because of the large number of baby boomers expected to retire in the coming years, states have paid increasing attention to the issue of funding state pension plans. Right now, they are listed in good to excellent condition. But for retiree health care costs, however, no easy solutions present themselves.

We sit down with Ron Snell (6:01) director of state services at NCSL, to talk about this issue and what solutions states are bringing to the table in 2008.

You can review all 10 of NCSL Top Legislative Issues or listen to our podcast series.