ABLE – eligibility and qualified disability expenses (QDEs)

The ABLE program that administers the program is responsible for facilitating an accurate determination of eligibility for an ABLE account. They also are involved in the process of the account holder’s use of funds in an ABLE account for qualified disability expenses (QDEs). Eligibility staff are not responsible for obtaining documentation of a client’s ABLE account, and will not monitor them for potential impact(s) on eligibility. If it becomes known that a client did not use funds withdrawn from their ABLE account for a QDE, the value amount is not counted retroactively. It would be counted only if it is anticipated and after advance notice could be given. There is no requirement that the client provide a copy of their ABLE account for the determination or renewal for eligibility. If one is received, see information on notifying the Office of Financial Recovery below.