Disability
SSDI Work Phases: Trial Work Period
Posted on May 11, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits.
Did you know working can impact your eligibility for disability benefits like SSDI? But what exactly happens to your benefit as you work can be complicated. This article is the first our series explaining what to expect when you start working and receive SSDI. Keep reading to learn more! SSDI has three work phases: theREAD MORE >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Using a My Social Security Account
Posted on October 8, 2025 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits.
What is a my Social Security Account? A my Social Security, or mySSA, account is a free online account that allows users to access the Social Security Administration’s online services 24/7. As Social Security moves toward its stated goal of being a “digital-first, technology-driven organization,” using Social Security’s online services when possible is the bestREAD MORE >
The Government Shut Down. Will I Still Get My Disability Benefits?
Posted on October 1, 2025 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, Uncategorized.
The U.S. government is currently shut down because Congress has not passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the government. We don’t know how long the shutdown will last. When the federal government is shut down, some agencies stop or reduce their work. The Social Security Administration will reduce some of their work during this shutdown.READ MORE >
What’s the Difference Between SSI and SSDI?
Posted on August 15, 2025 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits.
Reviewed and updated on January 6, 2026 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are benefits paid by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to people with disabilities. Keep reading to learn more about the similarities and differences between these two programs. Eligibility To qualify for either or both benefits, you need toREAD MORE >