Do I have to pay taxes on my account?

As long as the money in your STABLE account is used for qualified expenses, it will not be counted as income for federal or state income taxes. If a purchase doesn’t qualify as an eligible expense, you’ll have to pay taxes and a 10% penalty on the interest portion of the amount spent. If you want...

Do I use the same login information if I have multiple STABLE accounts?

Yes, you have only one username (email) and password to log in to all the accounts you manage.

Do you charge fees for withdrawing money?

No. There are no fees for withdrawing money.

Does having an account affect my other benefits?

No. Through ABLE New Mexico, you can open and maintain a STABLE account while keeping your federal and state benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, HUD Assistance, Section 8, etc.). If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there is a $100,000 limit before funds start counting against...

Does my location matter?

Yes. A STABLE account through ABLE New Mexico is available only to residents of New Mexico. If you are not a resident of New Mexico, visit STABLEAccount.com to learn more about your options. 

Does the Authorized Legal Representative (ALR) own the account with the beneficiary?

No. Regardless of who opens the account, the beneficiary is the sole owner of all the funds.

Does the card have any fraud protection or security features?

Yes. Once you receive your STABLE Visa® Card, you can log in and set up customized restrictions on certain spending categories. You can also turn on text message alerts to notify you of a range of activity on your STABLE Visa Card.* *Standard text message rates, fees, and charges may apply. 

Eligibility

Who can have an account? To be eligible for a STABLE account through ABLE New Mexico, you or the beneficiary must: Be a resident of New Mexico; Be blind or have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that results in marked and severe functional limitations, and such condition...

Eligibility Screener

Enrollment Form