Gov. Evers Proclaims April as “ABLE to Save” Month in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April as “ABLE to Save” Month in Wisconsin. This month-long, nationwide grassroots education and outreach campaign, led by the ABLE National Resource Center, is dedicated to increasing awareness about the benefits of Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. The 2026 campaign theme, “Start Small. Big Possibilities.,” highlights how people with disabilities can take simple, manageable steps toward greater financial stability and independence over time.
“Every Wisconsinite should have the financial tools, resources, and information necessary to plan for their futures and improve their overall quality of life,” said Gov. Evers. “ABLE accounts play a critical role in empowering folks with disabilities to establish long-term financial goals and build wealth by allowing them to save without fear of jeopardizing much needed benefits.”
An ABLE account is a savings and investment account that allows a person whose disability began before age 46 to save money for qualified disability expenses without affecting eligibility for most means-tested federal benefit programs such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. Earnings on the investments in an ABLE account grow tax free from state and federal taxes and are never taxed when used for qualified disability expenses, including food, housing, transportation, education, employment, medical expenses, and more. ABLE accounts can be funded through contributions from the account owner, family members, friends, employers, and other sources.
“Only a small percentage of eligible individuals are currently saving or investing with an ABLE account,” said DFI Secretary-designee Wendy K. Baumann. “ABLE to Save Month presents the perfect time for Wisconsin residents with disabilities, along with their families, to learn how these accounts can help them shift away from spending down accumulated assets to saving for long-term goals like a downpayment on a home, or more immediate costly needs like an adaptive vehicle.”
The federal Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 allows states to create tax-advantaged savings programs for eligible people with disabilities. The DFI is currently working to establish an ABLE savings plan and program for Wisconsin residents. For more information, visit the DFI’s ABLE Savings Accounts webpage.
In celebration of “ABLE to Save” Month, Gov. Evers and the DFI encourage the public to learn about and engage with ABLE accounts by exploring the ABLE National Resource Center’s free resources, including archived webinars, podcasts, videos, and newsletters, as well as frequently asked questions, and a variety of decision guides designed to help individuals and families make informed decisions about ABLE accounts.
For more information and to register for upcoming educational webinars, visit the 2026 “ABLE to Save” Month campaign webpage designed to help people with disabilities take simple steps toward greater financial independence.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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