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Senate passes bill to expand Idaho ABLE accounts, lower costs and widen eligibility
Summary
House Bill 26 would authorize the state treasurer to contract with a national ABLE consortium, lower fees, raise the qualifying disability-onset age to 46, and create an advisory council; sponsors said the changes improve access and reduce costs for Idahoans with disabilities.
Boise — The Idaho Senate on March 5 passed House Bill 26 to amend the state’s ABLE-account program. Sponsors and proponents said the bill will reduce administrative fees, expand eligibility, and improve outreach to Idahoans with disabilities.
Key features: The bill allows the Idaho State Treasurer to join a national ABLE-account consortium, lowering administrative fees and reducing basis…
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