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Disability Benefits and Incarceration: Medicare and Medicaid
Posted on April 13, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits.
Do you know how incarceration impacts Medicare and Medicaid? This article is the third in our series on incarceration and disability benefits. Keep reading to learn what to expect when someone receiving Medicare or Medicaid is justice-impacted. What are Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare is a health insurance program for people age 65 and older andREAD MORE >
April Classes & Events
Posted on April 6, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, Personal Finance, Webinar.
Check out what we’ve got going on in April! April 7th at 12:00 PDT – How to Make a Budget & Save Learn the basics of budgeting and saving, including strategies to save without impacting asset restricted benefits. Leave knowing how to make a budget, what to do when you have limited resources, and withREAD MORE >
Disability Benefits and Incarceration: Leaving Incarceration
Posted on March 23, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits.
Do you know how incarceration impacts Social Security benefits? This article is the second in our series on incarceration and disability benefits. Keep reading to learn what to expect when someone receiving Social Security benefits is justice-impacted. How do I get my SSI or SSDI back after I am released from incarceration? The first stepREAD MORE >
Resource Roundup: Small Business Resources in Washington
Posted on March 16, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog.
Every month Northwest Access Fund spotlights organizations and resources that help specific populations we serve or provide information on timely topics. March’s Resource Roundup is highlighting Small Business Resources in Washington. Find resources to support small business owners with disabilities. Everything from learning how to start a business to one-on-one support to grow your establishedREAD MORE >
Disability Benefits and Incarceration: How Incarceration Impacts Benefits
Posted on March 9, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits.
Do you know how incarceration impacts Social Security benefits? This article is the first in our series on incarceration and disability benefits. Keep reading to learn what to expect when someone receiving Social Security benefits is justice-impacted. What happens to disability benefits when someone goes to jail or prison? What happens to someone’s benefits whileREAD MORE >
March Classes & Events
Posted on March 2, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, Personal Finance, Webinar.
Check out what we’ve got going on in March! March 3rd at 12:00 PST – How to Make a Budget & Save Learn the basics of budgeting and saving, including strategies to save without impacting asset restricted benefits. Leave knowing how to make a budget, what to do when you have limited resources, and withREAD MORE >
SSI and Deeming
Posted on February 23, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits.
When households have a mix of people who are eligible for SSI and people who are not, Social Security expects the ineligible household members to use part of their income and resources to support SSI recipients. Because of this, SSI recipients may have their payments reduced in some situations due to what Social Security callsREAD MORE >
Resource Roundup: Reentry Resources in Washington
Posted on February 19, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, Personal Finance.
Every month Northwest Access Fund spotlights organizations and resources that help specific populations we serve or provide information on timely topics. February’s Resource Roundup is highlighting Reentry Resources in Washington. Keep reading to find resources to support individuals with justice involvement. Returning to the Community: Health Care After Incarceration This guide, prepared in a jointREAD MORE >
Northwest Access Fund’s February Impact
Independence is priceless. We make it affordable. Read on to see how we’re doing it. Our Impact This Fiscal Year (Our Fiscal Year Started October 1) Number of Coaching Sessions: 532 Number of Coaching Clients: 200 Number of Loans Dispersed: 55 Total Amount Dispersed: $552,495 Client Story from our Small Business Program: A ownsREAD MORE >
Childhood Disability Benefits
Posted on February 9, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) requires a beneficiary to have a work history before they are eligible to collect this benefit. Did you know that some people are eligible for SSDI even when they have very little or no work history? Read on to learn more! Childhood Disability Benefits Childhood Disability Benefits (CDB) used toREAD MORE >