Can be allowed as early as age 59.5. Can be allowed at any age upon disability. Can also be allowed at any age for a military deemed severance distribution. These are only optional, so check your plan's document to see what it actually allows.
Well, mine was after the merger with Screwem, Goode, and Hart
I had a law school professor who was a genius when it came to funny aptonyms on exams. My favorite example was the dentist office of Hurt, Pullem and Yankum.
I would ask "why" as well. Is the reason to pay for funeral expenses, etc? If so, then the participant needs help in getting the designation structured to accomplish his goals.