Many people have asked, “Why should I open an ABLE account?” Instead of hearing the answer from us at the State Treasurer’s Office, we went straight to Illinois ABLE account owner Julia, and her mom Janet.
True or False? (From a Reader)
I cannot open an ABLE account if I am older than age 26.
True or False?
I can only open an ABLE account in the state where I live.
Do You Qualify for ABLE? Tips to Get the Most Out of “A Better Life Experience” Accounts
If the symptoms of your disability were present before age 26 and your disability meets the definition of used by the Social Security Administration, you qualify to open an ABLE Account. If your disability was diagnosed after 26 but you have a written certification from a physician that it was present before age 26, you qualify to open an ABLE account.
Investing in Myself – An ABLE Account Owner Speaks Out
Wendy Settles is a young professional who works as a housing specialist for Impact Center for Independent Living in Alton, IL. She helps individuals with disabilities get out of nursing homes and into integrated community living. Wendy opened her ABLE account about a year ago.
