How to Save Money for Housing and NOT Lose Your Government Benefits

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In today’s episode, I welcome Dante Allen, the Executive Director of CalABLE.

Dante is responsible for directing the operations of CalABLE. Prior to joining CalABLE, Dante had a leadership role with the California Department of Public Health’s Office of Health Equity where he developed communications strategies to promote the concepts related to the social determinants of health. He also served as a key advisor to the Deputy Director of the Office of Health Equity, the State's senior executive addressing disparities and health inequities. Dante also served in senior communications roles at the Chevron Corporation, the St. Joseph Health System, and Kaiser Permanente, where he served as the President of the Kaiser Permanente Association for Employees with Disabilities Business Resource Group. This group served as a networking, mentoring and advisory group for Kaiser’s 150,000 national employees.

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[00:01 - 06:27] Opening Segment

I welcome Dante Allen to the Show Bio Dante talks about CalABLE and the ABLE Act Achieving a Better Life Experience!  The $2000 resource limit in the 80s and SSI The effect of poverty to your health

[06:28 - 29:37] How to Save Money for Housing and NOT Lose Your Government Benefits

ABLE Act Twenty Years in the Making How to Open a CalABLE Account How to Use Your CalABLE Account Money Why People Want to Save “Anyone can contribute to an ABLE Account.” IRS Gift Tax Exemption Contribute up to $15,000 Dante talks about CalABLE as a game changer People with disabilities can now save money under their own names Are you eligible for an ABLE Account? Support the ABLE Act.  Reach out to your representatives. Dante’s road to helping people with disabilities Born with a disability he tried to keep a secret

 [29:38 - 32:37] Closing Segment

See links below to know more about Dante Allen Final word

Tweetable Quote/s:

“There are socioeconomic impacts to your health and poverty is a significant one.” - Dante Allen

“People with disabilities are among the most financially disenfranchised population in the United States.” - Dante Allen

“Living life with a disability is expensive.” - Dante Allen

“The fact that there is optimism doesn’t mean we won’t need to work hard to get there.” - Dante Allen

You can connect with CalABLE by calling 833-225-2253 or by visiting the CalABLE website https://www.calable.ca.gov/

More information about the ABLE Act and programs in other states is available at https://www.ablenrc.org/

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