
NC ABLE is offered through the National ABLE Alliance. NC ABLE was established within the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer to enable qualified individuals to save and invest, without losing means-tested benefits and supports. Funds in an NC ABLE account that are used for qualified disability expenses are tax-advantaged and are not considered income for means-tested benefits such Medicaid and Social Security Income.
- Program typeABLE Savings plan
- Investment ManagerBlackRock, Capital Group, Fifth Third Bank, Schwab and Vanguard as the investment managers or providers of their respective Underlying Investments.
- Inception2017
- State agencyNorth Carolina Department of State Treasurer
- Program ManagerAscensus College Savings Recordkeeping Services, LLC
Investment Options
Investors in NC ABLE can select from the following investment options. Click on a portfolio name for more information.
Sometimes referred to as the enrollment-based option, this is an investment approach where your asset allocation is programmed to change over time. Accounts for young beneficiaries are invested aggressively and accounts for beneficiaries with college right around the corner are invested much more conservatively. In some 529 plans, the age-based option operates by automatically transferring your investment from one static portfolio to another at certain points in time. Others utilize lifecycle funds or employ lifecycle-type tactics within the portfolio containing your investment so that it is not necessary to transfer your investment between portfolios.