Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa is raising awareness about the expansion of eligibility for people with disabilities who can open ABLE savings accounts to those whose disability occurred before age 46. Previously the age cutoff was 26. (Getty image)
One of Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa’s resolutions for 2026 is to create 1,000 active savings accounts for residents with disabilities without jeopardizing their federal benefits.
That goal may become reality now that Rhode Islanders whose disabilities began before age 46 are eligible to open accounts under the state’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program…