News and Updates from the Illinois State Treasurer's ABLE Plan
Thank you for passing by the IL ABLE Exhibitor booth during June’s Abilities Expo. We were glad to share information about IL ABLE as part of your visit to explore the latest in disability services and equipment. Some visitors to our booth even opened their IL ABLE Accounts right then and there!
A new school year is an important time for families of students with disabilities to think about education, transition planning, and future financial needs. An IL ABLE disability savings account can help eligible students save for education, assistive technology, health care, transportation and other qualified disability expenses.
Here are three ways parents, guardians and educators can include IL ABLE in a student’s financial and transition planning.
3 ABLE Act Provisions Made Permanent
Congress passed the ENABLE Act, and it was signed into law on July 4. The new law makes three ABLE account provisions permanent. These provisions were first approved in 2017 but were scheduled to expire at the end of 2025.
Read More “Congress Passes the ENABLE Act to Expand ABLE Account Benefits”
The 104th General Assembly of the State of Illinois declared August 14, 2025, Illinois ABLE Savings Day. Mark the occasion by opening or contributing to an IL ABLE Account or sharing information about IL ABLE with someone who may benefit. Read the Illinois ABLE Savings Day resolution.
Read More “Save the Date! August 14 is National ABLE Savings Day”
The Colors of Disability Pride
Disability Pride Month is observed each July and commemorates the signing of the landmark civil rights law, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which turns 35 this year! It is a time to honor the rich and diverse history, experiences, and achievements of people with disabilities here in Illinois and across the country. One way to show your pride is to fly or display the Disability Pride flag!
Self-advocates share their ABLE stories.
If you and your loved ones have been sitting on the fence about opening an IL ABLE Account,it’ss time to meet IL ABLE Account Owners, T.J. Gordon and Jesus “Chuy” Campuzano. They shared their personal experiences about how their IL ABLE Accounts have improved their lives during the recent Arc of Illinois Annual Convention.
Read More “People with Disabilities and their IL ABLE Accounts”
It’s a great time to review your investment selections
Do your investment selections align with your goals? Spring is a great time to review your IL ABLE Account investment option selections. IL ABLE now offers eight Investment Options – seven Asset Allocation Options and the Checking Account Option.
Disability Service Organizations: Partner with IL ABLE
Disability service agencies and organizations can now go online to open, manage, and view IL ABLE Accounts for the individuals they serve. It’s what is called the “Online Entity Management Dashboard,” and your Entity can get started now.
Read More “Calling All Disability Service Agencies and Organizations!”
Do you know what it is?
You are likely already using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) with many of the accounts you access online. MFA is a security measure that many websites now require: you enter your username and password, then receive a code via email or text. That code must be input before you can continue into the website.
Read More “Multi-Factor Authentication Is Coming to IL ABLE Accounts to Improve Account Security”
Funds in an IL ABLE Account can be used to pay for Qualified Disability Expenses, which are any expenses that help to improve the health, independence, or quality of life of the Account Owner. Here are four ways to make a withdrawal request to pay for a Qualified Disability Expense.