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How do I prove an eligible expense?›

We don’t need proof of your expenses, but you should have it for your records as the IRS may require you to provide proof of qualified disability expenses in the case of an audit.If you sign up for a Prepaid Card, you can review and manage your card activity online from your separate prepaid account. This will help keep track of your purchases, but you’ll still need to save your receipts in case the IRS asks for them.
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Can I use funds to pay for housing or rent?›

You can use money from an ABLE account for housing expenses. If you’re eligible for SSI, the money must be used within the month it was withdrawn so it doesn’t count as income for the month in determining your SSI eligibility. Plus, having an ABLE account doesn’t affect other housing benefits, like Section 8.
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What happens if I withdraw money for a non-eligible expense?›

You’ll have to pay taxes on any non-eligible expense, plus a 10% penalty on the earnings portion of the withdrawal. A withdrawal used for a non-eligible expense could affect your eligibility for SSI benefits, Medicaid or other much-needed benefits under federal or state programs, as could a withdrawal that is applied to a housing expense in any month after the month of the withdrawal.
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What is considered a “qualifying expense”?›

A "qualified disability expense" means any expense related to the beneficiary as a result of living a life with disabilities. These may include education, housing, transportation, employment training and support, assistive technology, personal support services, health care expenses, financial management and administrative services and other expenses which help improve health, independence, and/or quality of life.
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