News Releases - January 2026

2026

Treasurer Stacy Garrity: More than $1 Billion Saved During Record-Breaking Year for Treasury Programs

Education and disability savings programs see record contributions and account openings


Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity is celebrating a record-breaking year for the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s PA 529 College and Career Savings Program and the PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Program. Across both programs, more than $1 billion was saved for future education and disability expenses in 2025.


2026

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Expanded PA ABLE Eligibility Now in Effect


Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that expanded eligibility for the PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Savings Program is officially in effect. As of January 1, Pennsylvanians whose qualifying disability began prior to the age of 46 are eligible to open a PA ABLE account. Previously, eligibility was for individuals whose disability began before age 26.