IL ABLE Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities

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Build greater
financial independence.
Invest in yourself.
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Preserve your
federal benefits.
SSI, Medicaid & HUD
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Plan for your
child’s future.
Save smart.
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Save more
if you work.
Build independence.
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Deduct Illinois
state income tax.
Reinvest your savings.
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IL ABLE “Achieving a Better Life Experience” accounts give people with disabilities and their families greater financial independence while preserving benefits. A high-quality, low-cost IL ABLE savings and investment account can be opened by an eligible individual, or Authorized Individual, at any time, no matter what state you live in.
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  • No asset cap for Medicaid
  • SSI benefits protected to $100,000
  • State tax benefits for Illinois taxpayers
Benefits
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  • Disability onset prior to age 26
  • No state residency requirement
  • Open for yourself or by an Authorized Individual
Eligibility
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  • High-quality, low-cost account
  • Convenient checking option
  • Flexible investment options
Investments & Checking
Having an IL ABLE account made it possible for me to save to buy my first home. I was able to renovate to make my new house accessible.
Wendy, Account Owner
It was so easy to set up an IL ABLE account. It took just 15 minutes and I was so relieved to have it set up. I tell all my friends to set one up for their children.
Nancy, Parent of IL ABLE Account Owner
Now our daughter can save for a wide range of things such as participating in the Special Olympics, continuing education, purchasing an apartment, and a car.
Rebecca, Parent of IL ABLE Account Owner
An IL ABLE account is a great way to save for the future.
Nevit, Account Owner