HRS §256B-6

ABLE account funds are protected and may be claimed by Medicaid

Money in an ABLE savings account is protected from being taken by creditors through legal actions like attachment, execution, or garnishment. However, Medicaid may claim the money, but only within limits set by the federal Secretary. This section is narrow and only covers these two points.

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The statute, as written — Account funds

Moneys in an ABLE savings account: (1) Shall be exempt from attachment, execution, or garnishment as provided by section 651-124; and (2) May be claimed by the medicaid plan subject to limitations imposed by the Secretary.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§651-124 Protecting retirement and ABLE savings from creditors

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