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- About ABLE
- ALR
- Benefits
- Contributions
- Eligibility
- Fees
- General
- Gifting
- How the Account Works
- Linking Bank Accounts
- Opening an Account
- Prepaid Card
- Qualified Expenses
- Successors and Estates
- Tax Benefits
- Who can be a beneficiary of an Alabama 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 account.
- Can I open a new account if my previous account was closed?
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Yes, log in to your closed account using your email and password, then find the “Create new account” link to get started.
- How do I choose an investment option?
- If you decide to invest all or some of the money, there are three investment options to pick from: ABLE Conservative, ABLE Moderate, and ABLE Aggressive. We can help educate you on the differences between the three, but we can’t tell you which one to pick. You can learn more about the benefits and... Read more
- Is there a minimum to open an account?
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You need $25 to get the account started. After that, you can add as little as $5 at any time.
- What do I need to open an account?
- If you’re the beneficiary of the account, make sure you have this information handy: Your email. Your birthday. Social Security Number (SSN) or Tax Identification Number (TIN). Contact details. Proof of eligibility. If you’re an Authorized Legal Representative, you’ll need your... Read more
- Are there age restrictions to open an account?
- An adult beneficiary can open an account for themselves. If a beneficiary is under the age of 19, they must have an Authorized Legal Representative (also known as an ALR) do it for them. An ALR must attest that they have been selected by the beneficiary with legal capacity, are designated as the... Read more
- Can I enroll and manage an Alabama ABLE account with a paper form?
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The easiest, fastest way to enroll for and manage an Alabama ABLE account is online.
If you want to use paper forms for enrollment or managing your account, you can find those forms here.
