Can I Open an ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Account in my State?

Wondering whether you can open an ABLE account in your state?

Here’s the GREAT news: “No matter which state you call home, you can open your ABLE account in any state with an active ABLE program” (ABLE National Resource Center).

{If you need a refresher on what an ABLE account is and what it does, check out our blog post titled “Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts — THE BASICS.”}

Check out the map and table below to discover whether your state currently offers an ABLE program:

 

Blue states = offer ABLE accounts | Green states = do not offer ABLE accounts

Alabama* Alaska* Arizona* Arkansas California Colorado* Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia* Florida* Georgia* Hawaii Idaho Illinois* Indiana* Iowa* Kansas*

Kentucky* Louisiana* Maine Maryland* Massachusetts* Michigan* Minnesota* Mississippi Missouri* Montana* Nebraska* Nevada* New Hampshire* New Jersey New Mexico* New York* North Carolina*

North Dakota Ohio* Oklahoma Oregon* Pennsylvania* Rhode Island* South Carolina* South Dakota Tennessee* Texas* Utah Vermont* Virginia* Washington West Virginia* Wisconsin Wyoming*

*indicates active programs.

Source: ABLE National Resource Center

Need help comparing programs? Try using the ABLE National Resource Center’s comparison tool. It’s available here.

 

At ENABLE Special Needs Planning, we believe that EVERYONE has the ability to be impactful in the lives of others. This ability is what gives each and every one of us a sense of purpose in life. An ABLE account might be a useful tool to enable your loved on with special needs to live a purposeful, impactful life today–and every day in the future.

If you have questions about ABLE accounts, post them in the “LEAVE A REPLY” section below and we’ll attempt to address them in future posts!