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Arizona House Bill 2388 established the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act. The ABLE Act allows certain individuals with disabilities and their families and friends the opportunity to contribute to a tax-exempt savings account that can be used for maintaining health, independence, and quality of life. The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), which is overseeing the implementation of the Arizona ABLE Program, will hold 3 informational & training sessions in preparation for launch in early 2018. Trainings will be held on 12/13/17 (9am-11am and 1pm-3pm) and 12/14/17 (9am-11am) at DES headquarters. The sessions will cover the following:
o Provide an overview of the program
o Explain how individuals can deposit funds into an ABLE account without jeopardizing federal and state benefits
o Preview the enrollment process
o Identify opportunities to expand program participation
** PLEASE NOTE: ** These sessions are intended for employees of state agencies and other organizations that serve individuals with disabilities. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please click HERE to register. Registration closes at 5pm on 12/6/17. Calendar invites will be sent out to all who register.
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Trainings
December 2017