Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced three webinars in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The sessions will provide information about personal finances, employment, disability benefits and the PA ABLE Savings Program.
The webinar schedule includes:
- Friday, Oct. 2, noon to 1:15 p.m.: “Build a System of Financial Self Care” will cover savings, debt, financial wellness, PA ABLE accounts and resources available through local financial institutions.
- Tuesday, Oct. 27, noon to 1 p.m.: “The Neurodiversity Employment Landscape” will address employment opportunities, workplace practices and resources for neurodivergent individuals.
- Thursday, Oct. 29, 9 to 10 a.m.: “Changes Coming to Medicaid” will provide information about upcoming changes to Medicaid benefits.
Registration is available at paable.gov/webinars. Recordings will be posted after the presentations.
American Sign Language interpreters will be available during the webinars. Anyone requiring other accommodations may email info@paable.gov.
PA ABLE accounts allow eligible Pennsylvanians to save for disability-related expenses without affecting eligibility for certain benefits. Individuals whose disability began before age 46 may qualify.
Account owners may contribute up to $20,000 annually, while employed participants may be able to save additional funds through ABLE to Work. Pennsylvania allows a state income tax deduction for up to $19,000 in contributions.
The money may be used for disability-related expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, education, assistive technology and vehicle modifications.
PA ABLE has more than 14,000 accounts holding over $226 million in assets. Employers that make matching contributions to an employee’s account may qualify for a 25% tax credit on contributions of up to $500.
More information is available at paable.gov.
