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Frequently asked questions

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How do I load the card?
The ABLE Visa® Card offers a convenient way for beneficiaries and Authorized Legal Representatives (also known as ALRs) to spend funds from a CalABLE account. Here’s how to fund your ABLE Visa® Card Log in to your CalABLE account Once you’ve logged in, initiate a withdrawal directly to your ABLE... Read more
How often can I load the card?

There is no limit to the number of times you can load your card. However, withdrawals from a CalABLE account to any ABLE Visa® Card may not exceed $5,000 per day and $20,000 per month.

Can I move money from the card back into my account?

No. Once money is moved from your account onto your ABLE Visa® Card, it cannot be moved back into your CalABLE account.

What can I use the card for? Can it be used for automatic, recurring charges?
You can use your ABLE Visa® Card anywhere Visa is accepted, including online bill-pay. Your card can be used for anything; however, if you use the card to pay for something that is not a qualified expense, you’ll have to pay income tax on the earnings portion of the applicable amount withdrawn from... Read more
Where can I use the card?

The ABLE Visa® Card can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted, both online and in-store.

Does the card have any fraud protection or security features?

Yes. Once you receive your ABLE 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 ABLE Visa® Card.*

*Standard text message rates, fees, and charges may apply.

Help. My card was stolen. How do I cancel my card?
If your card is lost or stolen, please deactivate the card immediately to protect against fraud and prevent additional transactions. You can deactivate the card online, through the 24/7 automated phone system (1-888-219-9054), or by speaking with their Customer Support team at (1-844-276-4547)... Read more
I no longer want a card. How can I cancel it?
If you would like to cancel your card, simply log in to your card administrator dashboard and click the “Account” tab. Then select the green “Permanently close card” button. Alternatively, you can contact ABLE Visa® Prepaid Card support at calable.truelinkfinancial.com/contact. Please do not allow... Read more
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Once you are ready to enroll, you can set up your account here online. When opening a CalABLE account, make sure you have ready identifying information about the beneficiary, the qualifying disability, and how the CalABLE account will be funded.

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Consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing in the California 529A Qualified ABLE Program (CalABLE Program). Please call toll-free 833-Cal-ABLE (833-225-2253) or read our Program Disclosure Statement (PDF) containing this and other information. Read it carefully.

Before investing in any ABLE program, you should consider whether your home state provides its taxpayers with favorable state tax or other benefits that are only available through investment in the home state's ABLE program. You also should consult your financial, tax, or other adviser to learn more about how state-based benefits (or any limitations) would apply to your specific circumstances. You also may wish to directly contact your home state's ABLE program, or any other ABLE program, to learn more about those plans' features, benefits and limitations. State-based benefits should be one of many appropriately weighted factors to be considered when making an investment decision.

The CalABLE Program is offered by the State of California. Vestwell State Savings LLC is the program manager. Vestwell Advisors LLC is the investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

None of the State of California, its agencies, Vestwell State Savings LLC or Vestwell Advisors LLC nor any of their applicable affiliates insures accounts or guarantees the principal deposited therein or any investment returns on any account or investment option, and you may lose the principal amount invested. They also do not provide legal, financial, tax, or investment advice to any individual. The FDIC-Insured Portfolio is FDIC-insured up to $250,000, subject to certain restrictions. Interests in the CalABLE Program are not registered with or in any way approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities commission.

The Plan Web site is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any security that may be referenced on the site. Such offer or solicitation can be made only through the Disclosure Statement.

The Plan Web site contains links to other Web sites. Neither the Plan nor Vestwell State Savings LLC and its affiliates are responsible for the content of those other Web sites. The accuracy of information on those sites cannot be confirmed.

The Prepaid Card is issued by Sunrise Banks N.A., St. Paul, MN 55103, Member FDIC, pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. This card can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. Use of this card constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions stated in the Cardholder Agreement.

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