compassionate allowances
Demystifying Social Security Disability
Much of the mystery about Social Security disability stems from a simple misunderstanding of what it is – an insurance program for working Americans who become disabled before their full Social Security (SS) retirement age. Just like any other insurance…
Social Security Adds 13 Conditions to Compassionate Allowances List
(Source: SSA.gov) The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced the addition of 13 new conditions to the agency’s Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list. The CAL initiative accelerates the disability application process for individuals with the most serious diseases and medical conditions…
SSA can fast-track disability decisions for people with severe conditions
Rare Disease Day is an annual international campaign held on the last day of February to advocate for people living with one of approximately 6,000 rare diseases. The goal of Rare Disease Day is to improve access to diagnosis, treatment,…
SSDI’s Compassionate Allowances List Expanded
CDKL5 deficiency disorder, Pitt Hopkins syndrome, primary peritoneal cancer and Richter syndrome have been added to Social Security’s Compassionate Allowances list. This list, which now identifies 237 conditions that help expedite Disability benefits for applicants, can be viewed on the…