Federal Matching Payments for ABLE Savings Accounts for Disabled Individuals.
This legislation establishes a federal matching program for ABLE savings accounts, designed for individuals with disabilities. Low-income citizens contributing to their ABLE accounts will receive a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $2,000 annually. The goal is to encourage savings and financial stability without jeopardizing essential social benefits like Medicaid or SSI.
Key points
The federal government will match 100% of contributions made to an ABLE account, up to $2,000 per year, for eligible individuals with disabilities.
The full matching benefit is targeted at lower-income individuals, phasing out above specific income thresholds (e.g., $56,000 for joint filers).
The matching payments are protected and cannot be reduced or offset by other federal debts or outstanding taxes.
The law also authorizes grants to states to promote the use of ABLE accounts and this new matching credit.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2522
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-07-26