COBRA is a federal law. It is triggered by loss of coverage. What you do not discuss is whether they were providing health care coverage between...

What do I do re claiming 457 and 401 that were only in my deceased husband's name?

By 401 I assume you are referring to the qualified retirement plan sponsored by your husband's employer. By 457 you could be referring to either a...

I have a car accident non criminal restitution against me in CA. can they take from my 401K.

In all states, creditors may not reach assets held in your 401(k) plan.

Is there a limit to how long a 401k company can take to return your money once you quit your job?

If a plan so provides, they can delay paying you until you retire or die. Most plans elect to make the distributions earlier. They can distribute...

I was married over 10 to a man in the service we divorced years ago but he is retired now am i entitled to any pension

A lot of the response will depend upon where you live. In Community Property states, a non-employee usually is entitled to one-half of the benefit...

How can I get access to my deceased husband's retirement benefits?

While it will depend upon the type of plan (defined benefit, defined contribution) federal law generally mandates that the surviving spouse is the...

Me and another are retiring from the fire dept and our employer gave him health insurance and not me.

Retiree medical is what is called an executory contract. When an employee retires, he or she has done everything necessary on the employee's side...

Can an employer with hold insurance premiums for another month in which you are not employed by them?

You do not provide enough facts. It sounds as though you were employed in November and that you had elected for the employer to withhold health...

Employer refusing to pay benefit payment for 457 plan employer share.

There are two types of 457 plans. I am assuming that you are describing a 457(b) plan that permits up to $17,000 per year (for 2012) and not a...

If my 401K plan states that my ex won't get paid until I am can she have a QDRO say otherwise?

Qualified retirements are optional. When an employer adopts one, they must follow the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA. The...

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