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The National Association of Benefits and Work Incentive Specialists (NABWIS) is comprised of the many and varied professionals providing assistance to individuals who receive disability benefits and are working or considering work.
News and Policy Updates
SSI Program Issues Updated POMS Policy on ABLE Accounts
On February 26, 2026, the SSI program released an update to POMS SI 01130.740 on Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts. Go to the “News and Policy Updates” page (for members o...
New from ABLE National Resource Center - A Range of Strategies for Funding an ABLE Account: a 2026 Update
The article explains how individuals with disabilities and their families can use multiple funding strategies, such as earnings, family contributions, tax refunds, rollovers, and trust transfers, to b...
Policy Update – May 21, 2025 Obtaining a BPQY – How Do I Get It? How Soon Will I Get It? How Do I Avoid SSA Fees for Sending It?
The Benefits Planning Query (BPQY), created by SSA, contains comprehensive information about a person’s disability benefits, work status (including work incentives), scheduled medical reviews, a...
SSA announces a 2.5% COLA
The 2025 Social Security COLA Fact Sheet explains that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits increased by 2.5% in 2025 to help offset inflation, while also outlining updated ...
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What's New at NABWIS?
March 2026 NABWIS Leadership Meeting Recording Now Available
The recording and slide deck are now available from the March leadership meeting. Select this link to access the materials.
Deeper Dive Series - A Members Only Resource!
A series of articles on topics aimed to go beyond by NABWIS volunteer authors, board member James R. Sheldon, a Disability Policy Consultant, and NABWIS member Edwin J. Lopez-Soto, Extension Faculty of Cornell’s Yan Tan Institute.
March 2025 "Deeper Dive" now available!
Policy Update June 24th, 2025
ABLE accounts allow persons with disabilities to save and retain assets, without impacting eligibility for SSI, Medicaid, the Medicaid Buy-In for workers, Medicare Savings Programs, and other key federally supported benefits. Savings can be used to pay for Qualified Disability Expenses.
Access the PDF here: Do Not Forget ABLE Accounts!