News
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 >
January Classes & Events
Posted on January 5, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, Personal Finance, Webinar.
Check out what we’ve got going on in January! January 6th 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 >
Northwest Access Fund’s December 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: 330 Number of Coaching Clients: 142 Number of Loans Dispersed: 24 Total Amount Dispersed: $256,153 Client Story from our Coaching Program: N was livingREAD MORE >
All About ABLE Accounts
Posted on December 8, 2025 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, News, Personal Finance.
ABLE accounts are a great tool for people with disabilities to save money without losing their benefits. Starting in 2026, more people will be eligible to open an account. Read on to learn more about ABLE accounts! What is an ABLE Account? Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE, accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts forREAD MORE >
December Classes & Events
Posted on December 1, 2025 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, Personal Finance, Webinar.
Check out what we’ve got going on in December! December 2nd 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 >
What to Expect During a Continuing Disability Review
Posted on November 24, 2025 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits.
Few things are certain in life, but if you receive SSI or SSDI benefits, you will certainly have a Continuing Disability Review (CDR) at some point. What is a Continuing Disability Review? The Social Security Administration (SSA) is required to periodically check to make sure beneficiaries still have a disabling condition and are being paidREAD MORE >
Northwest Access Fund’s November 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: 206 Number of Coaching Clients: 108 Number of Loans Dispersed: 14 Total Amount Dispersed: $171,164 Client Story from our Coaching Program: D came toREAD MORE >
Medicare Open Enrollment
Posted on November 10, 2025 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, News.
Medicare is a health insurance program for people age 65 and older and for people with disabilities who have received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for at least two years. Each year, Medicare has an open enrollment period that runs from October 15 to December 7 (right now!). During this time, people who receive MedicareREAD MORE >
November Classes & Events
Posted on November 3, 2025 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, Personal Finance, Webinar.
Check out what we’ve got going on in November! November 4th 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 >