MetLife Retirement & Income Solutions

MetLife 2026 Lifetime Income Poll

Apr 28, 2026

Public policymakers have long shaped the U.S. retirement system, translating economic realities and income needs into durable frameworks that evolve with demographic and market shifts. A strong advocate for retirement income public policy, MetLife surveyed defined contribution (DC) plan sponsors to gauge their views on recent legislative and regulatory actions to strengthen Americans’ retirement security, support for current and emerging retirement legislation, including a possible SECURE 3.0 package, and the role of lifetime income in DC plans.

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High Awareness of Lifetime Income Public Policy

Broad Support for Policy That Promotes Guaranteed Income

 Lifetime Income Options Are Poised for Growth

Momentum is building behind lifetime income solutions in DC plans. Today, 86% of plan sponsors expect the importance of offering lifetime income options to increase in the years ahead—signaling a clear shift toward retirement programs that deliver greater stability and security for plan participants.

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