Updated as of September 7, 2024. Eligibility for an ABLE account requires the following: Age of disability onset Disability Authorized to open the account More About ABLE Accounts Comprehensive post: All About ABLE Accounts Individual topics Contact the Bridges Helpdesk for More Information This unique project is being coordinated through The IMAGE Center of Maryland, […]
Updated as of September 7, 2024. Savings Without the Loss of SSI and Other Benefits There are very specific rules for SSI eligibility regarding both income and resources. Distributions from ABLE accounts are generally excluded for SSI income, and funds in ABLE accounts (up to $100,000) are generally excluded from SSI resource limits. For more […]
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What Are ABLE Accounts
Updated as of September 6, 2024. ABLE stands for Achieving a Better Life Experience. ABLE accounts are specifically designed to allow qualifying individuals with disabilities to save money without losing eligibility for government benefits. ABLE accounts provide an inexpensive and uncomplicated way to save funds for many individuals with disabilities. Before ABLE accounts became available, […]
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Updated as of September 7, 2024. You don’t want to miss this inclusive virtual tour of the Maryland School for the Blind! This tour offers audio description throughout. There is also a text document of the tour transcript, including embedded audio files and pictures with alt text, and there is an option to start the […]