Social Security Administration adds 14 rare conditions to disability benefits fast track
The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) has added 14 new medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list, which expedites disability benefits. The additions include genetic disorders and cancers.
The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) has expanded its list of conditions eligible for expedited disability benefits. On Tuesday, the agency added 14 new medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, which includes several genetic disorders and types of cancer.
The CAL program, established in 2008, identifies diseases and medical conditions that clearly meet Social Security's disability standards. This allows applicants to receive benefits faster through either the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.
With the latest additions, the list now includes a total of 314 conditions. The SSA utilizes technology to review medical records and identify applicants with conditions present on the CAL list.
Among the 14 newly added conditions are Baraitser-Winter Syndrome, Beare-Stevenson Cutis Gyrata Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Primary Cardiac Sarcoma. The SSA states these measures enhance the efficiency and speed of the disability determination process.