Social Security Announces 12 New Compassionate Allowances
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Social Security Announces 12 New Compassionate Allowances
The Social Security Administration recently announced 12 new
Compassionate Allowances that make it possible for Social Security
to provide benefits quickly to applicants whose medical conditions
are so serious that their conditions obviously meet disability
standards.
With the addition of the new allowances, there are now 100
allowances in the expedited disability process, including ones that
cover many cancers, early-onset Alzheimer's disease and rare
disorders that affect children. The 12 new Compassionate
Allowances include several heart or cardiac issues, including the
heart transplant waiting list. Last year Social
Security approved more than 100,000 disability cases with the
fast-track Compassionate Allowance program, usually in less than
two weeks. This year, the agency expects to fast-track nearly
150,000 cases.
To learn more about the 100 Compassionate Allowances, including
the 12 recently added, click
here.
To find more information about the Compassionate Allowances
program click here.
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