Disability Savings Act of 2008

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Introduced

11 March 2008

Last action

11 March 2008 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1879-1882)

Summary

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.

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Timeline

11 March 2008
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1879-1882)
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11 March 2008
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1878-1879)
Source: IntroReferral
11 March 2008
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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Related records

related to → Financial Security Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007
related to ← Financial Security Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2008

Sources

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/senate-bill/2741
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/s/2741
us · 110-s-2741 · source updated 14 August 2025