Social Security Makes Huge Change that Will Speed up Application Process

Social Security adds more than 10 conditions to its expedited benefits list

The Social Security Administration has expanded its fast-track disability program, which helps people with severe medical conditions get benefits more quickly. It now covers 300 conditions.

Social Security adds 13 new conditions to fast-track disability list

Thirteen serious illnesses have been added to the Social Security Administration’s list of conditions that clears the way for faster approval of disability benefits.

Social Security Updates 13 New Medical Conditions for Faster Benefits Processing

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has updated its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list of severe disabilities to include 13 new medical conditions, allowing people with these illnesses to secure disability benefits faster, the agency said in an Aug. 11 statement. When an applicant’s condition is mentioned on the list, SSA flags the application to expedite the review process. In certain cases, medical records may be obtained electronically,…

Social Security makes huge change that will speed up application process

WASHINGTON -- The Social Security Administration is making it easier for Americans to get a determination on disability benefits. On Monday, the agency added several new medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowance list (CAL), that will expedite the application process for those suffering from qualified illnesses.

Social Security announces major change

The Social Security Administration has added 13 conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list.

Social Security Adds 13 Conditions to Compassionate Allowances List

Expedites Decisions for People with Severe Disabilities (August 11) — 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 that, by definition, meet Social Security’s statutory […]