NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE: Wisconsin Becomes Latest ABLE State
Great news on theNational Disability Institutewebsite stating that Governor Walker signed the ABLE Act into law on July 12th.
Wisconsin Becomes Latest ABLE State
On July 12, Governor Scott Walker signed into lawSenate Bill 21, the Wisconsin State Budget. The ABLE Act was included as a provision to the underlying bill.
The ABLE Act will allow certain individuals with disabilities and their families the opportunity to contribute to a tax-exempt savings account that can be used for maintaining health, independence and quality of life. As passed, the ABLE Act requires each state to independently establish, implement or contract with other states on the availability of ABLE accounts.
National Disability Institute (NDI) has long championed the ABLE Act as a critical strategy to providing a pathway to a better economic future for all people with disabilities. As the nations first nonprofit dedicated to improving the financial health and future of all people with disabilities, the organization has extensively documented and called attention to the daily reality and extra expenses associated with living with a disability, and the challenges of navigating the complex web of government rules to maintain public benefits eligibility.
NDI applauds the Wisconsin State Legislature and Governor Walker for their support of the ABLE Act. We look forward to working with other states on crafting and passing similar legislation.
For the latest updates on the status of state ABLE legislation,please visit National Down Syndrome Society's ABLE State Bills webpage. To learn more about the ABLE Act,please visit NDIs ABLE Act webpage.
