How ABLE Accounts Work with Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Date and Time: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Central Time.

Hosts: ABLE National Resource Center (ABLE NRC), Justice in Aging.

Details: Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts are a tax-advantaged savings option that lets individuals whose disability began before age 46 save up to $100,000 without affecting their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility.

A recent expansion raised the eligibility age to 46, making six million more people eligible, including many individuals who receive SSI. Understanding ABLE accounts will help advocates ensure these newly eligible individuals can save money while keeping their SSI.

This webinar, hosted by Justice in Aging in collaboration with ABLE NRC, covers ABLE account basics and practical guidance on how they’re used.

Attendees will learn how to:

Identify individuals who may be eligible to open an ABLE account
Assess common uses of ABLE accounts for individuals who receive SSI
Compare ABLE plans to guide account selection and opening
Use ABLE to address common SSI barriers.

Accommodations and More Information:

Closed captioning will be available. Please be sure to log onto the webinar a few minutes early in order to secure your place for the live presentation on Zoom. The presentation will be recorded and available for later viewing. If you would like to request ASL interpretation or have other accessibility related questions, please email trainings@justiceinaging.org at least one week in advance. We are unable to provide CEUs or other certifications.

Presenters:

Jody Ellis, Director of the ABLE National Resource Center, National Disability Institute (NDI).
Trinh Phan, Director, State Income Security, Justice in Aging
Marlene Ulisky, Subject Matter Expert, ABLE National Resource Center
Laurie Schaller, Subject Matter Expert, ABLE National Resource Center

Background Information for Attendees:

Tags: financial education, older adults