Can I roll over a 529 College Savings Plan into my ABLE United account?

Yes, you can roll over money from a 529 College Savings account into a Beneficiary’s (or family member’s*) ABLE United account without being penalized.

These types of rollovers count toward the $18,000 maximum annual contribution limit.

You can use a 529 College Savings to ABLE United Direct Rollover Form if the movement of funds is coordinated by the 529 College Savings Plan Manager and ABLE United.

You can use a 529 College Savings to ABLE United Indirect Rollover Form if the funds have been withdrawn from the 529 College Savings Plan.

*The family member must be considered a qualified “Member of the Family” as defined by the 529 College Savings Plan, which includes: biological and step-parents; aunts; uncles; siblings; children; first cousins; nieces and nephews; parents, siblings, children, nieces and nephews by marriage; legally adopted children; and half-brothers or half-sisters) of the 529 College Savings account Beneficiary.

What is ABLE to Work?

The ABLE to Work Act allows Beneficiaries who are employed to contribute an amount equal to their current year gross income up to $14,580 each year to their ABLE account in addition to the annual standard contribution limit.

You can make an ABLE to Work contribution online or by using the Contribution Form.

Keep in mind that if the Beneficiary or their employer is contributing to a defined contribution plan (such as a 401(k)), annuity plan (403(b)), or deferred compensation plan (457(b)) this calendar year, the Beneficiary is not eligible to make ABLE to Work contributions.

Here is a link to the rules and guidelines you should know about.

Can money in an ABLE United account be recovered in a bankruptcy?

No. ABLE United accounts are protected from bankruptcy.

What is the ABLE Act?

The Stephen Beck, Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, a federal law enacted in December 2014, authorizes each state to establish a program that offers tax-free savings and investment options to encourage individuals with a disability and their families to save private funds to support health, independence and quality of life. In July 2015, the state of Florida created Florida ABLE, Inc., to administer Florida’s ABLE Program, ABLE United.

Money contributed to an ABLE account is generally disregarded when determining eligibility for federal benefit programs, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid.

What is Vestwell State Savings, LLC (d/b/a Sumday Administration)?

Vestwell State Savings, LLC (d/b/a Sumday Administration) is the plan manager for ABLE United and provides the online platform for the ABLE United account. For more information, check out the Program Description & Participation Agreement.