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Early Retirement Withdrawals Without Penalty for Terminally Ill Individuals

This act amends tax laws to allow terminally ill individuals to withdraw funds from their retirement plans early without incurring additional penalties. The aim is to provide financial support during a difficult period, enabling them to use their savings more freely. These changes could significantly help cover medical expenses or other needs.
Key points
Terminally ill individuals can withdraw funds from qualified plans without an early distribution penalty.
The definition of terminal illness is expanded to include a life expectancy of 84 months, up from 24 months.
A physician's certification of terminal illness is required.
The changes apply to distributions made after the act's enactment date.
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Print number: 117_S_1889
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Process start date: 2021-05-27