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- About ABLE
- ALR
- Benefits
- Contributions
- Eligibility
- Fees
- General
- Gifting
- How the Account Works
- Linking Bank Accounts
- Opening an Account
- Prepaid Card
- Qualified Expenses
- Successors and Estates
- Tax Benefits
- How can I connect a bank account?
- Log in to your account, go to the “Settings” tab and click on the “Add a new bank” button. Follow the steps to link a new bank account by connecting via Plaid or manually adding an account. Keep in mind that you won’t be able to withdraw money to a newly added bank account immediately. There is a... Read more
- Can I connect more than one bank account or type of account?
- Yes, you can connect more than one bank account as well as multiple types of bank accounts. Each account and type will need to be connected individually, but you can have both savings and checking accounts linked to your account at one time. The Account Owner/Custodian or Beneficiary must own the... Read more
- Is the ABLE account considered part of the estate after the death of a beneficiary?
- Yes. As part of the estate, funds in the ABLE account are subject to federal estate tax. After the death of the beneficiary, the remaining funds will be taxed and can be used to pay any outstanding qualified disability expenses of the decedent and any State claim under section 529A(f) before they... Read more
- What is a successor designated beneficiary?
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A successor for an ABLE account must be a sibling, step-sibling, or half-sibling of the Account Owner and must also qualify for an ABLE account. A successor must be added to the account before the death of the beneficiary.
- Are there any fees associated with the card?
- There are no transaction fees with the ABLE Visa® Prepaid Card. You’re only charged a $5.00 monthly fee once you’ve activated your card.* Please note that the monthly fee is charged every month, regardless of how often you use — or don’t use — the card. *Other fees, terms, and conditions apply.... Read more
- How much can I contribute yearly?
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Each account can receive up to $18,000 in the calendar year 2024. Contributions to the account made by anyone are post-tax dollars.
- What is a prepaid card?
- A prepaid card is very much like a reloadable gift card. Simply put, you add funds to a prepaid card and then use it to make purchases — either online or in-store. With an ABLE Prepaid Card, you can: Make purchases everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted Add funds from your ABLE account and... Read more
- Is money on the prepaid card counted as an asset for benefits?
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Just like the funds in your ABLE account, the funds on your ABLE Visa® Prepaid Card do not count as assets for state or federal benefits.
- Can an Authorized Legal Representative and beneficiary both have a card?
- If you’re the Authorized Legal Representative (ALR) for someone, you can order a card for yourself to make purchases for the beneficiary, a card for the beneficiary, or both. Each card has its own balance and spending controls, so you decide how funds will be used. The beneficiary will not have... Read more
- How do I sign up for a card?
- In just a few steps you can sign up to receive an ABLE Visa® Prepaid Card. After you’ve registered, it takes about 6-8 business days to receive your card in the mail. For any subsequent cards, you may opt to pay for expedited shipping, which takes 2-4 business days. Then, once your card is... Read more
