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- Does my location matter?
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Nope. A Hawai’i ABLE Savings Program account is available nationwide to eligible U.S. citizens.
- What type of disabilities qualify for an account?
- Any disability that qualifies for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or blindness that developed before the age of 26 is eligible for an ABLE account. Some of the conditions recognized by the Social Security Administration that could qualify based on... Read more
- Am I eligible for an ABLE account?
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If you developed a disability or blindness before the age of 26 and are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or have a signed Diagnosis Form from a licensed physician, you can open an ABLE account.
- Who can have an account?
- Anyone with an eligible disability or blindness (as defined by the Social Security Act) who was diagnosed before the age of 26 can have an ABLE account. If you’re over 18 years old, you can open your own account; if not, an Authorized Legal Representative can do it. Either way, you can have only... Read more
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