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ABLE (achieving a better life experience) Program Oversight Committee

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Agency Department of Public Health and Human Services

Authority Montana Code Annotated (View)

Function Federally Mandated - Statewide Board

Description Oversight Committee for the ABLE (achieving a better life experience) Program in the Department of Public Health and Human Services. The ABLE Program gives Montana residents access to a program to save private funds for the purpose of supporting individuals with disabilities to maintain their health, independence, and quality of life and to provide secure funding for disability-related expenses. The Committee will recommend financial institutions for approval by the Department to act as the managers of accounts in the program and may submit proposed policies to the Department to help implement and administer the program.

Total Positions 5

Total Positions Appointed by the Governor 3

Term Length 4 Years

Current Members

Last Name	First Name	Board Position	Contact Information	Term Start	Term End
Baldry	Theresa	Experience working on behalf of disabled individuals	Miles City, Montana 59301 theresa.baldry@mso.umt.edu	10/24/2023	9/1/2025
Magone	Kathleen	Knowledge, skill and experience in accounting, risk management or invest. management or as actuary	Missoula, Montana 59801 kmagone@bresnan.net	10/24/2023	9/1/2026
Murphy	Catherine	Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director or Designee	Helena, Montana 59604 catmurphy@mt.gov (406) 444-1716	1/4/2021	1/5/2025
Pavao	John	Department of Administration Director or Designee	Helena, Montana 59601 JPavao@mt.gov (406) 444-3984	1/4/2021	1/5/2025

Current Openings

	Position	Term Length	Intended Start Date
Apply Now!	Member of the general public who has a disability	4 Years	ASAP
Apply Now!	Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director or Designee		1/5/2025
Apply Now!	Department of Administration Director or Designee		1/5/2025
Apply Now!	Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director or Designee		ASAP

ABLE (achieving a better life experience) Program Oversight Committee

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