Good afternoon,
My employer notified us of changes to hardship withdrawals through our retirement plan, and our company is now allowing withdrawals under domestic violence situations. However, I am concerned about the self certification process - do retirement plan administrators (Empower in this case) require proof? I have the form from my employer and it doesn't specify, but I am trying to plan for my safety in leaving and I'm worried that involving police to make reports to provide could make the situation worse.
Thank you for any insight you may have!