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IAble Helps People with Disabilities Save More of What They Earn Through ABLE to Work (Posted July 8, 2026)
Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith is highlighting the growing impact of IAble and its ABLE to Work provision. The tool allows Iowans with a disability who are employed to save more of what they earn while protecting access to critical means-tested benefits. In 2026, eligibility for IAble accounts was expanded....
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State Treasurer Roby Smith Encourages Iowans to Learn About IAble for ABLE to Save Month (Posted April 22, 2026)
ABLE to Save Month is in full swing and Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging all Iowans to learn more about IAble (Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience plan) and the advantages it brings to eligible people with a disability. “IAble can make a huge difference and help people...
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IAble Provides a Path to Financial Independence (Posted March 30, 2026)
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, which raises awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities and the barriers they face. State Treasurer Roby Smith is sharing how IAble can help people with disabilities overcome one of those barriers – saving money. “Having the tools to save money helps...
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Supporting the Supporters: IAble Helps Iowa Families and Caregivers Plan for the Future (Posted February 20, 2026)
Families and caregivers play a critical role in supporting Iowans with disabilities, often juggling daily responsibilities while planning for long-term financial stability. This February, State Treasurer Roby Smith is highlighting IAble as a valuable tool designed to help those supporters plan ahead with confidence. IAble offers people with disabilities and...
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Expanded Eligibility for IAble Accounts Announced (Posted January 16, 2026)
State Treasurer Roby Smith announced a major expansion of eligibility for IAble, increasing the age-of-disability-onset to age 46. The change will allow thousands more Iowans with disabilities take control of their finances while saving with a tax-advantaged plan, that supports greater independence and financial security. Previously, only people whose disability...
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Treasurer Smith Encourages Holiday Contributions to IAble Accounts (Posted December 1, 2025)
DES MOINES – This holiday season, State Treasurer Roby Smith is inviting family and friends of IAble account owners to give the gift of financial freedom to an individual in their life. IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan, helps people with disabilities, and their support system save...
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IAble and State Treasurer Roby Smith Join Observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (Posted October 9, 2025)
State Treasurer Roby Smith announced his office and IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Living Experience (ABLE) plan, will join the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Held annually in October, NDEAM works to bring attention to employing people with...
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Treasurer Smith Encourages Iowans to Save with IAble (Posted August 12, 2025)
State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the second annual National ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Savings Day on August 14 by promoting IAble, Iowa’s ABLE savings plan. The goal of the annual savings day is to raise awareness for programs like IAble and the benefits they have for eligible...
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Treasurer Smith Celebrates Disability Pride Month (Posted July 1, 2025)
July marks Disability Pride Month and State Treasurer Roby Smith is taking the opportunity to spotlight IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan while recognizing the valuable contributions of individuals with disabilities. “People living with disabilities are a vital part of our society,” said Treasurer Smith. “Disability Pride...
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Start Contributing to an IAble Account with as Little as $1 (Posted May 19, 2025)
State Treasurer Roby Smith announced a reduction of the minimum contribution limit to an IAble (Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience) account to $1, effective immediately. This change gives eligible individuals with a disability easier access to contribute to an account and begin saving money while protecting means-tested benefits. “Investing looks...
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