The Economic Times

Millions more Americans can open a tax-free investment account in 2026 heres who qualifies now

Millions of Americans gain new access to ABLE accounts in 2026 as eligibility expands to disabilities beginning before age 46. The change unlocks tax-free savings without risking SSI or Medicaid. Policymakers expect coverage to grow from eight million to fourteen million. Rising medical costs and economic uncertainty make this shift especially timely.