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North Carolina has enacted a law that protects NC ABLE accounts from Medicaid clawback following the account owner’s death, unless the claim is required by federal law.
This legislative change marks a significant win for disability rights and financial security. Previously, Medicaid could recover all costs from NC ABLE accounts upon a beneficiary’s death, potentially depleting savings meant to enhance quality of life. With this new law, North Carolina joins a growing number of states that limit Medicaid recovery, allowing families a better opportunity to preserve these funds.
NC ABLE accounts are designed to help individuals with disabilities save for qualified expenses without jeopardizing eligibility for Medicaid or SSI. This protection strengthens the purpose of the NC ABLE program—to empower people with disabilities to achieve greater independence and financial stability.
Video Archive
While some of the content is outdated as the Program has grown, these archive videos provide foundational information for the NC ABLE Program and ABLE programs in general.