ABLE Employment Flexibility Act

Key Points

• This bill lets employers put money into an ABLE account for a worker with a disability instead of a traditional retirement plan like a 401(k). ABLE accounts are special savings accounts for people with disabilities that generally do not count against their eligibility for government assistance programs.
• Workers with disabilities often cannot save much money in regular bank accounts because they might lose their Social Security or Medicaid benefits if they have more than a few thousand dollars. This change helps them save for the future using employer-provided benefits without losing their current healthcare or income support.
• Employers would be able to match the money an employee puts into their ABLE account, just like they might match a 401(k) contribution. The money the employer puts in would not be taxed as income for the worker and would be a tax-deductible business expense for the company.
• The bill requires the Treasury Department to update its rules so that businesses know exactly how to offer this benefit. It also ensures that these contributions are ignored when the government checks if someone qualifies for programs like food stamps or housing assistance.

Impact Analysis

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