Early withdrawal of benifits due to hardship

[Guest DWest]

Can anyone give me information/advice on whether retirement benifits can be withdrawn early due to medical hardship. I am 48 and have been medically disabled for 10 years. I am currently receiving SSI and long term disability, since workers comp. benifits ran out. Thanks in advance-DWest

[david rigby]

Generally, this is dependent on the plan provisions. It is fairly common to have such provisions for disability, whether the plan is a defined benefit type or a defined contribution type. However, it is not required by any federal law.

I suggest you check the summary plan description for the specific plan provisions.

If you have more specific questions, just post.