OAR 461-145-0000: Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act

(1) In all programs, funds held in ABLE Act accounts are excluded as resources. (2) In all programs except Medicare Savings Programs (see OAR 461-001-0000) and Oregon Supplemental Income Program Medical (OSIPM), monies withdrawn from ABLE Act accounts are excluded as income if they are used for Qualified Disability Expenses. For purposes of this rule, "Qualified Disability Expenses" include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Education; (b) Housing; (c) Transportation; (d) Employment training and support; (e) Assistive technology and personal support services; (f) Health; (g) Prevention and wellness; (h) Financial management and administrative services; (i) Legal fees; (j) Expenses for oversight and monitoring; and (k) Funeral and burial expenses. (3) In all programs except Medicare Savings Programs and OSIPM, funds withdrawn from ABLE Act accounts for purposes other than Qualified Disability Expenses (see section (2) of this rule) are counted as unearned income. (4) For Medicare Savings Programs and OSIPM, funds withdrawn from ABLE Act accounts for any purpose are excluded as income.