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FDIC Consumer News
Important Update: FDIC Insurance Coverage Increased in Late 2008
In the fall of 2008, Congress temporarily increased the basic FDIC insurance coverage limit from $100,000 to $250,000 through December 31, 2009. In addition, the FDIC simplified the rules for the calculation of deposit insurance coverage for revocable trust deposits, including an expanded definition of the "eligible beneficiaries" for additional insurance coverage. As a result, certain previously published information related to FDIC insurance may not reflect the current insurance coverage. For more information, go to www.fdic.gov/deposit/deposits/index.html or call toll-free 1-877-ASK-FDIC (1-877-275-3342) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time. For the hearing-impaired, the number is 1-800-925-4618.
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Winter 2003/2004
A Final Exam
4. Sorry, that is incorrect.
The correct answer is "True."
Even though the depositor is recognized as the owner of the funds, the FDIC insures POD and other revocable trust accounts (including living trusts) up to $100,000 for each "qualifying" beneficiary ($200,000 if there are two qualifying beneficiaries, $300,000 if there are three, and so on). Which beneficiaries qualify? Under the FDIC's rules, they are a depositor's spouse, child, grandchild, parent or sibling. Stepparents, stepchildren, adopted children and similar relationships also qualify.
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