Is an existing bill from work already completed for orthodontic work ,including braces, an allowable medical expense for a 401k hardship withdrawal? | 401k Questions

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Asked 7/30/2009

Is an existing bill from work already completed for orthodontic work ,including braces, an allowable medical expense for a 401k hardship withdrawal?

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Answer 1/2 - Submitted 7/31/2009

The bill must be UNPAID... so as long as the bill states you Owe a specific dollar amount, you can withdraw that amount only... under hardship provisions.
It does not matter if already completed... just cannot be paid....

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Answer 2/2 - Submitted 7/31/2009

Perfectly clear. Thank you!

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