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CalABLE seeks outreach resources to implement federal expansion of eligibility to age 46 onset

California State Assembly, Budget Subcommittee No. 5 (State Administration) · February 18, 2025
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Summary

CalABLE asked the subcommittee for a dedicated outreach position and resources to implement forthcoming federal rule changes that expand eligibility (disability onset before age 46) and to reach adult-onset disability populations who are not in existing service pipelines.

Thomas Martin, executive director of CalABLE, described CalABLE's role as California's tax-advantaged savings program for people with disabilities. He explained that CalABLE allows disabled individuals to save in a dedicated account that grows tax-free and that—crucially for many beneficiaries—saves in a legal vehicle that does not jeopardize Supplemental Security Income…

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