Latest Update: Sunday, May, 11th 2008

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for disability savings accounts, and for other purposes.

3/11/2008--Introduced.

Disability Savings Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax exemption for disability savings accounts that have a value of $250,000 or less and are established for beneficiaries under the age of 65 who are blind or disabled.

Allows tax-free distributions from such accounts for certain services provided to account beneficiaries, including education services, respite care, clothing, therapy, nutritional management, and funeral and burial expenses.

Allows tax credits for contributions of up to $2,000 made to a disability savings account and for certain entities that maintain disability savings accounts.

Permits disability savings accounts to be disregarded in determining eligibility for Medicaid benefits and certain other means-tested federal programs.

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program for marketing, outreach, and education related to disability savings accounts.



Latest Actions
  • 03/11/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1878-1879)
  • 03/11/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1879-1882)
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.2741 Introduced in Senate03/14/2008

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