. >> with an able acu go over that $100,000 maxman contribution, you'll start to lose your benefits you have to manage that account to make sure it stays under $100,000 throughout the entire account. >> reporter: for brian, his able account gives him a chance to save for his dream, but also the reality of being able to help provide for himself when his parents no longer can. >> there is an expression, oh, i can never die. i have to be here forever. none of us will be. >> they find comfort knowing his money has money saveden this account. giving him more freedom and fls independen financial independence becky? >> sharon, the numbers are stunning only 46,000 of an estimated 8 million people who could be opening these accounts who is eligible? how would you define that for people >> i don't think people understand so many people. if you were diagnosed with a disability before the age of 26, if you receive social security benefits or even if you just have social security meet the criteria or the designation they have for functional limitations, then you could be eligible to have an able acc