OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sSB-376
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS
REGARDING ABLE ACCOUNTS.
Primary Analyst: CG 3/28/22
Contributing Analyst(s): ES
Reviewer: ES
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 23 $ FY 24 $
Social Services, Dept.(DSS) GF - Potential
Cost
Minimal Minimal
Note: GF=General Fund
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill excludes funds in an “Achieving a Better Life Experience”
(ABLE) account
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in the determination of a person's eligibility for the
Department of Social Services (DSS) administered general assistance
program (SAGA). Since most individuals with an ABLE account are
receiving benefits under Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program and
therefore not eligible for SAGA, the impact of the bill is anticipated to
be minimal, if any.
The bill also makes other technical changes that have no fiscal impact.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to inflation.
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DDS consumers are eligible to have an ABLE account.