The ABLE ME Program is established and maintained by the Maine State Treasurer and administered by Bangor Savings Bank. The ABLE ME Program is intended to operate as a qualified ABLE program, pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 529A, that was adopted as part of The Stephen Beck, Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014, as amended.
- Program typeABLE Savings Plan
- Inception2022
- State agencyMaine State Treasurer
- Program ManagerAdministered by Bangor Savings Bank
Eligibility
State residency requirements:
Who can be a participant/owner in the program?
Program restrictions:
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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
Maximum contributions:
Minimum contributions:
Investment Options
Bank Money Market Investment / Checking Option:
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