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How The ABLE Act Would Expand The Welfare State

Heritage.org 11/12/2014

“… The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act would establish tax-favored savings accounts for individuals with disabilities. The problem is that the ABLE Act takes a decisive step in expanding the welfare state. It eliminates asset tests for all means-tested welfare programs for families with a child who is eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). …”

Read the entire article: http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2014/11/how-the-able-act-would-expand-the-welfare-state