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Treasurer Fitzpatrick Announces MO ABLE Program Reaches 1,500 Accounts
Jefferson City, MO – Missouri State Treasurer Scott
Fitzpatrick today announced that MO ABLE has reached 1,500 accounts, another
major milestone for the program. Launched in April 2017, MO ABLE allows people
with disabilities and their families to save up to $15,000 per year, tax-free,
without losing federal benefits.
“Since taking office in 2019, I have worked hard to spread the word about this
valuable program, growing MO ABLE 44% in my first year in office. Reaching 1,500
accounts is especially gratifying,” Treasurer Fitzpatrick said. “MO ABLE is a
program that can improve the day-to-day lives of Missourians with disabilities
and their families. I look forward to working with businesses to add payroll
deductions for MO ABLE and working to ensure that eligible Missourians know
about the life-changing benefits of this program.” Earlier this year, Treasurer
Fitzpatrick announced a partnership
with the University of Central Missouri allowing employees to deposit money
from their paychecks directly into their MO ABLE accounts. Treasurer
Fitzpatrick continues to work with Missouri’s U.S. Congressional delegation urging
their support for the
ABLE Age Adjustment Act which raises the eligibility age for ABLE from
26 to 46 years-old.
Missouri’s MO ABLE program is one of the largest ABLE programs in the country.
For more information about the MO ABLE program, please visit MOABLE.com. ### Follow the Treasurer’s Office on Twitter,
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