Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald wants to make it clear for eligible individuals that IAble protects more than just Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility. “A common myth about IAble is it only safeguards SSI eligibility,” said Fitzgerald. “However, funds invested in the Plan are disregarded when determining...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald encourages individuals with disabilities and their support system to kick off the warm weather by saving with IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan. “Don’t skip over the IAble savings plan like Mother Nature skipped over spring,” said Fitzgerald. “Financial...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announces IAble is breaking down barriers for individuals opening an IAble account on behalf of someone with a disability. “When we originally launched IAble in 2017, the law required us to collect copies of documentation from the person opening an account...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald reminds individuals with disabilities they can “march” into financial independence with IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan. “To qualify for federal benefits like Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid, persons with disabilities must have less than $2,000 to their...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is excited to announce a reduction to the Program Management Fee for Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (IAble) plan. The already low-cost program lowered fees by 4 basis points, which averages to an over 12% decrease in the Program Management...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is celebrating five years since the launch of IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan. “I am proud to administer an empowering plan like IAble that helps persons with disabilities gain financial independence without compromising their eligibility for public...
Des Moines, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is excited to start the year by sharing several new updates to IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan. “One major update is the annual contribution limit has been raised,” announced Fitzgerald. “Now, account owners and their families can...
Des Moines, Iowa – When spending time with family and friends this holiday season, State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald encourages those who are familiar with IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan, to share the benefits of the program. “The holidays are about togetherness,” said Fitzgerald. “It’s a...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald wants all holiday shoppers to know about a truly meaningful gift they can give their loved ones with disabilities – a contribution to their account with Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (IAble) plan. “Before ABLE plans, individuals living with disabilities...
Des Moines, Iowa – October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and to State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald, this means commemorating the contributions individuals living with disabilities make to America’s workforce. “I want to give a big thank you to working individuals with disabilities,” said Fitzgerald. “This month, I am...
