Can I still work and have an account?

Yes. With the ABLE to Work Act you may even be eligible to contribute up to an extra $15,650 (as of 2026) to your CalABLE account if you are working, in addition to the yearly contribution limit of $20,000.

Keep in mind that CalABLE accounts help protect assets from counting against benefit asset limits. However, money you earn will still be considered income for benefits purposes, even if you contribute it to your CalABLE account as ABLE to Work contributions. Get more information about ABLE to Work online here.