The Basics

People who live with disabilities often have less income and fewer assets than the rest of the population. Living on public benefits programs can make it harder to save money, but there are tools available to help you.

Savings programs like Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) and the career development program Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) can help you achieve your goals without risking the public benefits income you live on. You can also take advantage of tax credits and free tax filing help that may save you a lot of money, even if you only have a small amount of taxable income.