Disability
Student Loan Forgiveness for People with Disabilities
Posted on July 13, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, Personal Finance, Uncategorized.
Many people with disabilities are struggling with student loans they cannot afford to pay. When you have a disability, one of the easiest ways to get student loan relief is through the Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge program. Keep reading to learn more! Loan Forgiveness The Department of Education offers several loan forgiveness programsREAD MORE >
SSI’s Age-18 Redetermination
Posted on June 22, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits.
What happens to a child’s SSI benefits when they become an adult? Social Security uses an Age-18 Redetermination process to decide if benefits can continue. Keep reading to learn more! Definition of Disability In addition to financial requirements, eligibility for SSI is based on Social Security’s definition of disability. Social Security has two definitions ofREAD MORE >
SSDI Work Phases: Expedited Reinstatement
Posted on June 8, 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 third in our series explaining what to expect when you start working and receive SSDI. Keep reading to learn more! SSDI has three work phases:READ MORE >
SSDI Work Phases: Extended Period of Eligibility
Posted on May 26, 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 second 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 >
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 >