http://www.allproqdro.com/pensions_basics.htm 15:24 Jan 17
Separate Interest QDRO. A separate interest QDRO creates two distinct separate accounts for the Participant and the Alternate Payee. Each account is actuarially adjusted for the lifetime of each party. The Alternate Payee may select a commencement date to receive benefits different from the Participant and may chose the form of payment. Once benefit payments begin, they will continue for the lifetime of the Alternate Payee, but will not revert to the Participant upon the death of the Alternate Payee. Cost of living and other increases will not automatically be applied to the Alternate Payee’s share, but must be specifically stated in the QDRO. Also, a QPSA needs to be in place to secure this benefit even with a separate interest QDRO in case of the pre-retirement death of the Participant. |