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- Can I use ABLE funds to pay for a vacation?
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Yes, a vacation does qualify as an eligible expense as long as it can help maintain or improve the health, independence, or quality of life of the person living with a disability.
- What are the benefits of a Hawai'i ABLE account?
- The Hawai'i ABLE Savings Plan offers a way to save for qualified expenses, invest for the future and keep the benefits you rely on every day. When you make contributions to an Hawai'i ABLE account, your money has the chance to grow and earn interest, tax-free. And unlike many other investment... Read more
- Does having an account affect my other benefits?
- Nope. You can keep federal and state benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, HUD Assistance, Section 8, etc.) with an ABLE account. If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there is a $100,000 limit before funds start counting against your $2,000 asset limit. As long as the money... Read more
