Social Security Announces Disability Benefits Update For 14 New Conditions
Summary
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has added 14 new serious medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list. This program helps people with severe illnesses get faster decisions on their disability benefit claims.Key Facts
- The update was announced by SSA on August 11.
- The Compassionate Allowances program speeds up disability claims for people with severe conditions.
- There are now 314 conditions on the Compassionate Allowances list.
- More than 1.2 million people have benefited from this fast-track process so far.
- The 14 new conditions include rare genetic disorders, aggressive cancers, and severe epilepsy.
- Many of the new conditions start in infancy or childhood and cause major health problems.
- Examples include Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency, Aicardi Syndrome, and Primary Cardiac Sarcoma.
- The SSA aims to reduce delays and improve support for people with life-changing illnesses.
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