Watch how he “Makes It Happen with His IL ABLE Account”
Receiving public benefits shouldn’t be a barrier to working. Check out Michael’s story: he works and maintains his benefits while saving money with his IL ABLE Account.
Watch the ASPN Webinar: How ABLE Accounts Support Employees with Disabilities and Strengthen Communities
Pre-recorded webinar: ABLE Savings Plans Network (ASPN) webinar – ABLE Accounts: A New Tool to Support People with Disabilities – Your Employees & Your Community is now available.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and help advance workforce access and equity.
Every October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and the diverse contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. With NDEAM’s theme “Advancing Access & Equity,” this month is a good time for workplaces to recognize and ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to contribute their skills and talents – that means inclusive employment and workplace policies that benefit employees and employers alike.
Unused 529 Funds in your College Savings Account? Roll them into an IL ABLE Account
Use 529 Funds for Education and Disability-Related Expenses
Do you have money in a 529 college savings account that will not be used? You may be able to roll those funds into an existing IL ABLE Account for an eligible family member. A 529-to-ABLE rollover can help your loved one save for a wide range of qualified disability expenses, including education, health and wellness, housing, transportation, and other needs that support their independence and quality of life.
You can learn more about Qualified Disability Expenses on illinoisable.com.
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Watch the Recorded Webinar: Social Security Benefits and ABLE Accounts
More than 2,000 people watched live. If you missed it, now is your chance.
The National Association of State Treasurers’ ABLE Savings Plan Network and ABLE today hosted the Social Security Benefits and ABLE Accounts webinar in February, which featured the Social Security Administration (SSA) and ABLE experts addressing many frequently asked questions about:
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IL ABLE Reduces Annual Account Maintenance Fees
Now you can save even more for disability expenses
Great News! As of January 1, 2023, Annual Account Maintenance Fees for IL ABLE Accounts decreased to $33 for Account Owners who receive E-Delivery of statement notifications and $58 for Account Owners who receive paper statement delivery.