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ID H0041
Bill
Status
3/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Adds new Section 56-708 to Idaho Code to establish state policy on federal ABLE accounts (Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, Public Law 113-295, 26 U.S.C. 529A).
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Requires Idaho state and local assistance programs and need-based grants to disregard ABLE accounts opened in other states when determining applicant eligibility, matching federal treatment under Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
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Establishes a technical assistance function within the Idaho State Independent Living Council to help individuals with disabilities open ABLE accounts in other states and provide financial literacy information.
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Technical assistance function is subject to appropriation and may be reassigned to another appropriate agency.
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Finds that ABLE accounts promote dignified personal independence and opportunities for individuals with disabilities, even though Idaho has not implemented its own ABLE account program.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide that accounts established under the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act shall be disregarded when determining an applicant's eligibility for certain programs or grants and to provide for certain assistance subject to appropriation.
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2017 Session Law Chapter 65 Effective: 07/01/2017
3/20/2017