So many ways to save with ABLE

Personal contributions

One-time contributions

You decide how much and when to contribute. If your dollars aren’t required for an everyday expense and you don’t want them impacting your benefits eligibility, invest your money for the future with the protection of a Hawai'i ABLE Savings Plan account.

Recurring contributions

Even if it’s a small amount, regular contributions can give your savings a chance to steadily grow and earn. Join the other 41% of ABLE account users who have made it easy and automatic to save each month.

Savings Boosters

If you’re looking for a fun and convenient way to automatically add a little more to your savings, Savings Boosters can help you sprinkle some extra change into your account.

The Weather Booster feature makes hassle-free (and automatic) deposits when there is a 50%+ chance of precipitation forecasted in your location by weather.gov. Your account balance can go up every time rain, hail, sleet, or snow are forecasted to come down.

It’s simple to set up Weather Boosters:

1. Log in to your account

2. Hover over the Transfers tab

3. Select “Savings Boosters” from the dropdown and follow the prompts

And don’t forget, you’re in charge! You decide how much you want to contribute and save with each weather event. If you need to take a break from Savings Boosters, you can turn them off until you’re ready to boost your savings again.

*We do not guarantee that contributions will be made during each forecasted weather event when Savings Boosters are enabled on your account. The feature relies on data which is provided to us by third-party services unaffiliated with Vestwell which is inherently subject to change. Savers should always diligently check their portal to confirm all account activity.

Benefits

SSA Direct Deposits

Skip extra steps and make saving easier by setting up fast, secure direct deposits from the Social Security Administration into your Hawai'i ABLE account. Complete the setup process in three simple steps:

1. Log in to your Hawai'i ABLE account and click on “Direct Deposit” on the Total Balance tile. Or, once logged in, go to “Transfers > Direct Deposit.”

2. Enter your information and retrieve your unique direct deposit details, including your routing and account number.

3. Complete the process by updating your direct deposit details with the SSA. If you are receiving SSI benefits, you will need to update your direct deposit details by phone at +1 800-772-1213 (for TTY call +1 800-325-0778) or by visiting your local Social Security Administration office.

*Please be sure that making this monthly deposit will not exceed the annual contribution limit of your account.

Work income

Payroll direct deposit

If you’re working, you can easily add to your account by setting up direct deposits from your paycheck. Your contribution will be made automatically each pay period.

Complete the setup process in three simple steps:

1. Log in to your Hawai'i ABLE account and click on “Direct Deposit” on the Total Balance tile. Or, once logged in, go to “Transfers > Direct Deposit.”

2. Enter your information and retrieve your unique direct deposit details, including your routing and account number.

3. Complete the process by providing your employer with the direct deposit details, the same as you would with your own checking or savings account.

Save more with ABLE to Work

If you’re the account beneficiary and employed, you can save more than the standard annual contribution limit by depositing extra money from your paycheck each year. Workers can save more than $16,770 extra or the total of your wages that year, whichever is less (in some states the limit is higher). ABLE to Work can help you reach your goals!

Family and Friends

Gifting

When you set up a gifting page, your loved ones can easily make gift contributions to your account online. Just customize your page and share your unique URL with friends and family. Your community can help make saving for the future even easier.

1. Sign in and click the “Create a Gifting Page” on your account overview. 

2. Click “Get started” and follow the prompts to set up your page.

3. Preview your gifting page and click on “Go Live” if everything looks good.

4. Share the link to your page directly on social media or send to friends and family.

If others would prefer to mail in a gift, you can also share the Gift Form for them to get started.

Tax Credits

State Income Tax Credit

Both the earnings from your Hawai'i ABLE account and the money withdrawn for eligible expenses are tax free. Any money added to the account could qualify for a state income tax credit, which means you’ll have even more saved for the future.

Earned Income Tax Credit

If you qualify as a low- to moderate-income worker, you can use the credit to increase your refund and add a little extra savings to your account.