Eligible expense examples

ABLE accounts can pay for a variety of expenses related to maintaining the health, independence, and quality of life for people with disabilities.

This guide provides examples of possible disability related expenses. Remember: ABLE account holders are advised to maintain copies of receipts for all purchases and fees when using money from their ABLE accounts.

Basic living expenses

  • Food

  • Heating fuel

  • Gas

  • Electricity

  • Water

  • Sewer 

  • Garbage removal

Health and wellness

  • Medical bills

  • Medications

  • Exercise services or equipment

  • Wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and other durable medical equipment

  • Service animals

Housing

  • Mortgage (including property insurance required by the mortgage holder)

  • Real property taxes

  • Rent

Education and training

  • Textbooks

  • Tuition 

  • Certification

  • Trade school

  • Attendant fees

Employment

  • Tools of the trade

  • Certification and licensing fees

  • Work-related uniforms 

  • Job coaching

  • Start-up fees for entrepreneurs

Transportation

  • Car

  • Bus

  • Metro

  • Subway

  • Uber

  • Taxi

  • Train

  • Plane

Financial management and legal fees

  • Tax preparation

  • Financial advisor services

  • Attorney fees

  • Court fees

Assistive technology

  • Computer

  • Hearing aids 

  • Screen reader

  • iDevices 

  • Apps

  • Communication devices

Burial fees and expenses

  • Pre-planning fees for burial

  • Funeral and burial expenses 

  • Pre-paid cemetery plots

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Sign up and start saving

Once you are ready to open an account, you can do so here online. When opening an Alabama ABLE account, be sure to have information about the beneficiary, qualifying disability, and how the ABLE account will be funded. Learn more about who can open an account and all the benefits of having one — or if you’re ready to get started, open one today!

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Have specific questions?

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Individuals with speech or hearing disabilities may dial 711 to access Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) from a telephone or TTY.

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