Save for the Future Without Losing Benefits
The CalABLE program empowers Californians with disabilities to save money for qualified expenses like education, housing, and healthcare without risking their eligibility for critical public benefits such as SSI and Medi-Cal.
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Quick Links
Essential resources and next steps for your CalABLE journey.
Regulations
Open a CalABLE Account
Sign Up to Receive CalABLE Information
Find Your Congressional Representatives
Diagnosis Form for Licensed Physician
SSA POMS – ABLE Accounts
HUD Guidance on ABLE Accounts
Board Agendas and Updates
Annual Reports
Webinar: CalABLE Disclosure Statement and Frequently Asked Questions
Board Members
CalABLE Board, led by the State Treasurer, empowers the disability community financially.
Events
Join events to learn how to open an account, manage your savings, and plan for a secure financial future.
Resources
Access documents, forms, and guides on CalABLE rules, expenses, and benefits.
California Laws Governing CalABLE Accounts
Secure, yield-focused investment solutions for California’s public agencies—backed by the Treasury’s expertise.
In 2023, the following statute was adopted
AB 339 (Irwin) – Increases the age limit of eligible individuals from 26 years of age to 46 years of age, commencing January 1, 2026.
In 2022, the following statute was adopted:
AB 2216 (Irwin) – Expands eligible contributions to CalABLE.
In 2019, the following statute was adopted:
AB 91 (Burke) – Eliminates differences in qualification criteria for ABLE accounts between federal and California tax law to increase contribution limits to up to the federal poverty level and allow taxpayers to roll-over Section 529 plans to ABLE accounts.
In 2017, the following statutes were adopted:
- SB 218 (Dodd) – Prohibits the state from filing a claim against a deceased beneficiary’s CalABLE to recover Medi-Cal repayment.
- AB 384 (Irwin) – Makes CalABLE a national plan that can accept account enrollment from qualified non-California residents.
- AB 688 (Calderon) – Exempts CalABLE accounts from the enforcement of money judgments.
In 2015, the following statutes were adopted:
- SB 324 (Pavley) – Established the California ABLE Act Board.
- AB 449 (Irwin) – Established the State’s 529A Qualified ABLE Program, CalABLE, opening up life-improving opportunities for people with disabilities and their families.
Highlights
Explore the latest milestones, program innovations, and stories of impact from the CalABLE program.
