My father passed away at 73 in Oct. My mom is receiving his 3 pension payments. What happens to the pensions when she passes?

Most likely the benefits will end. Contact the Plan Administrators and ask whether there are any residual benefits after your mother (the spouse)...

In Pennsylvania. While seperated does one spouse have to medically insure spouse

Your plan document controls, not a court order. Usually separated spouses are not eligible for coverage under most plans.

Can an employee be forced to buy into a retirement plan?

Yes. Government pension plans are unique, just like Unions. Participation is mandatory.

Company stock (esop)

Ask for the Plan Document. Also contact the U.S. Department of labor EBSA, ask for the ESOP Coordinator. They love ESOP issues and will review it.

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Can an employer prevent me from taking time off for a doctors appointment?

If you have sick leave contact HR or your department of labor. You can't do work in the waiting room! But if you have leave you have to be allowed...

Cobra violation

Contact the U.S. Department of Labor EBSA, ask to speak w a benefits advisor. They will contact the ER and get you reinstated but you will still be...

Aetna insurance paid for a prescription "in error," (their words, not mine) and is now, a year later demanding $550.

You can probably settle w AETNA for much much less than they're asking. Alternatively they would have to sue you. Hard case to prove. ERISA,...

Can I be prosecuted for insurance fraud? Ordered to reimburse my employer for premiums? Or insurance co for benefits paid?

"Girlfriends" generally don't get the ear of many people. Read your Plan Document. The plan states the rules and consequences. Ex should probably...

If u get caught for poession of 900+ grams of morphine is it probationable or jail time

Class X. Non probational. 6 years minimum in Illinois.

Can i change a pension contingency option to include my wife

How long have you been collecting benefits. Typically once you elect a benefit option and been receiving benefits your stuck w your choice.