Similar to a 529 College Savings account, anyone can contribute to an ABLE account belonging to a qualified individual with a disability, including friends, family and the individual him- or herself.
By Guest Blogger Chris Rodriguez, Senior Public Policy Advisor, National Disability Institute
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For the first time in public policy, the ABLE Act recognizes the extra and significant costs of living with a disability and provides a savings tool to address them. The ABLE Act is formally known as the Stephen Beck Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience Act. It was signed into law on December 19, 2014 after nearly a decade of national, state and local advocacy efforts.
The ABLE Act allows certain individuals with disabilities and their families to save funds in a tax-advantaged savings and investment account. Similar to a 529 College Savings account, anyone can contribute to an ABLE account belonging to a qualified individual with a disability, including friends, family and the individual him- or herself.
For more in-depth information about the ABLE Act and ABLE programs, including which states offer enrollment, please visit the ABLE National Resource Center. Be sure to look for an upcoming WISE webinar on this topic.
Chris Rodriguez works on behalf of people with disabilities at the state and national levels. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley and a master's degree in public affairs from the University of Texas, concentrating on Social and Economic Policy and Disability Studies.
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