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IAble, Iowa's Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan, is offered through the National ABLE Alliance. The program is sponsored and administered by the State Treasurer of Iowa. IAble is part of the Iowa Able Savings Plan Trust, which was created under State legislation in 2015. Established as an investing vehicle to allow individuals with disabilities and their support system the opportunity to save and invest money for Qualified Disability Expenses without risking essential federal government benefits, IAble is a qualified ABLE program under Section 529A and any regulations and other guidance issued thereunder.
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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.
Visit this plan's website to learn more.
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