NC ABLE Program

Opening Ceremonies are underway for the Special Olympics NC Summer Games! A great weekend in store for athletes, their families, volunteers and spectators. With nearly 1,700 athletes competing in eight sports, supported by more than 1,000 volunteers, this summer will be the best games yet!

Shout out to all the athletes - these games are yours😀

See the schedule and information here: https://tinyurl.com/SONC2026

At the regularly scheduled May 7 meeting, the NC ABLE Board of Trustees conducted the official swearing‑in of its newest member, Mr. Chris Wall.

The NC ABLE Program is governed by the NC ABLE Program Board of Trustees and is composed of six members, including State Treasurer Brad Briner.

Visit ncable.nc.gov/governance to learn more about the Board.

Are you or someone you know eligible for the NC ABLE Program?
Living with a disability can add some difficulties and hurdles in life. Saving and investing should not be one of them.

Learn how the NC ABLE Program can help build a path to financial independence with the opportunity to achieve a better life experience.

https://ncable.nc.gov/getting-started-nc-able/eligibility

Sharing the NC Financial Literacy Council's contest!

North Carolina students are invited to showcase their creativity and financial smarts in the statewide “Budgeting in 2026: Plan, Save, Thrive!” contest.

Open to grades K–12 across all public, private, charter, and home schools, this competition encourages students to explore what budgeting means today through essays, visual art, videos, posters, or creative writing.

Submissions are due by May 1, 2026—don’t miss this chance to inspire the future of financial literacy!

https://www.flc.nc.gov/nc-supporting-financial-literacy/plan-save-thrive-contest-2026

April is and Financial Literacy Month.

This is your moment to build a stronger financial future.

Learn more at https://ncable.nc.gov/

ABLE account contributions are deposits made into a tax-advantaged savings account for people with disabilities, subject to annual limits ($20,000 in 2026) and used for qualified disability expenses. If you are a working account holder, you may be able to save more than the annual limit.

https://ncable.nc.gov/benefits/able-work

AchieveABLE Futures: Using ABLE Accounts to Reach Your Financial Goals

Join us for a collaborative community event focused on financial wellness and promoting awareness of NC ABLE accounts, tax‑advantaged savings accounts designed to support people with disabilities.

This event is co‑hosted by The Harkin Institute and the UNCG Department of Social Work and includes speakers from the NC Treasurer’s Office, financial wellness experts, and community partners.

More information available at https://ncable.nc.gov/news/events/achieveable-futures-using-able-accounts-reach-your-financial-goals

Registration required.

Location: UNCG Campus New Nursing Instruction Building Room 124, Address: 1007 Walker Avenue, Greensboro, NC

The ABLE Savings Plans Network of NAST is partnering with the National Association of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) on an internal educational training for ASPN and NAST members. NOSSCR is the leading association for attorneys and advocates who represent Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claimants throughout their adjudicative process.

Their experts will help provide background on SSA’s process for SSI/SSDI, in-depth details related to the benefits, AND how ABLE accounts help people with disabilities keep the benefits that they need, even when they go to work!

Click here to view the recording:
https://youtu.be/qZFvBayRNkg?si=LOGX8NHFjLQdOCzj

Social Security Benefits, Employment & ABLE Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

🌟 Employers: Support Your Employees and Their Families with NC ABLE 🌟

Did you know you can offer the NC ABLE Program as part of your workplace benefits—no matter where your employees live or work?

NC ABLE empowers eligible individuals with disabilities to save and invest for the future without losing access to important public supports. It’s available to people across the United States, not just North Carolina.

Savings do not count toward asset limits for Medicaid, SSI, FAFSA, HUD, or SNAP

Funds can be used for current or future disability‑related expenses

You don’t need to be receiving public benefits to open an account

Families can build financial security with confidence

By adding NC ABLE to your optional benefits, you’re giving employees and their loved ones a meaningful tool to achieve a better life experience.

🌐 Interested in partnering with us to bring NC ABLE to your workplace? We’re here to help you get started.

https://ncable.nc.gov/employee-benefits