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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 >
February Classes & Events
Posted on February 2, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, Personal Finance, Webinar.
Check out what we’ve got going on in February! February 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 >
Disability Benefits and the Marriage Penalty
Posted on January 26, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, News.
Did you know some disability benefits can be impacted when a beneficiary gets married? Depending on the type of benefit you receive, your benefit amount may change or end upon marriage. Keep reading to learn more. SSI and Marriage SSI is a benefit for people with disabilities who have a very low income or noREAD MORE >
Northwest Access Fund’s January 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: 421 Number of Coaching Clients: 161 Number of Loans Dispersed: 38 Total Amount Dispersed: $350,330 Client Story from our Coaching Program: A was stuckREAD MORE >
Not All Income is Equal!
Posted on January 12, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, Personal Finance.
Did you know that not all income is treated the same when accessing disability and other public benefits? The type of income you receive could have a big impact on your eligibility for some benefits. Read on to learn more! What is income? Money is considered income the month you receive it. Any income thatREAD MORE >
How Do Inheritances Impact Disability Benefits?
Posted on January 6, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits.
Some benefits programs have income and resource limits. Income is money you get. This could be from a job; cash gifts from family or friends, including inheritances; or money from other benefits. Money counts as income in the month that you receive it. Resources are things you own like a house, car, or bank account.READ MORE >