Position eliminated, Turing 55 this year: am I able to with drawl my 401-K under hardship criteria?

Question

Reseaching my options of hardship withdrawl of my minimal 401-K, what options do I have to avoid early withdrawl fees. My position eliminated after 11 1/2 years of service, unemployment benefits by no means reaches my former income and I do turn 55 in the year my services were terminated. Please give me my options before I contact my rep. Employer did not give me the 55 years of age option. Thank you in advance for your reply..

Answer 1

Please go to irs.gov to explore your 401-K options.