The Colorado ABLE Program is offered through the National ABLE Alliance. The program is established under the state's ABLE legislation and Section 529A and implemented by CollegeInvest, a not-for-profit division within the Colorado Department of Higher Education. It allows an account owner to save for qualified disability expenses without disqualification from federal benefits.
- Program typeABLE savings plan
- Investment ManagerUnderlying mutual funds and ETFs managed by BlackRock, Schwab, and Vanguard. Sallie Mae Bank provides the high yield savings account and Fifth Third Bank, National Association provides a checking account product.
- Inception2017
- State agencyColorado ABLE @ CollegeInvest
- Program ManagerAscensus
Eligibility
State residency requirements:
Who can be a participant/owner in the program?
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The plan can be used to pay for qualified disability expenses.
This can include education, job training and support, healthcare and financial management.
Savings in an ABLE account will not impact eligibility to receive government benefits.
The first $100,000 is exempt from the Supplemental Security Income limit, and beneficiaries will continue to receive Medicaid regardless of account size.
Residents are not limited to investing in their own state’s ABLE plan.
Another state may offer a plan with better suited investment options, lower fees or preferred features.
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Contributions
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Investment Options
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Bank Money Market Investment / Checking Option:
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