WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration has added 13 new conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list, a program designed to fast-track disability claims for individuals with the most severe medical diagnoses.
With the additions, the list now covers 300 conditions, including rare genetic disorders, aggressive cancers, and other debilitating diseases. Among those newly recognized are Au-Kline Syndrome, Harlequin Ichthyosis in children, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Thymic Carcinoma.
Since its creation, the Compassionate Allowances initiative has enabled more than 1.1 million people to receive expedited benefits. The program uses advanced technology to flag potential qualifying cases and, when available, electronic medical records to accelerate decisions.
“We are constantly looking for ways to improve our disability programs and serve the public more effectively,” said SSA Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano. He noted that the update reflects the agency’s effort to provide timely support for individuals facing devastating health challenges.
The SSA will continue refining the process with the goal of making disability determinations faster, more accurate, and more responsive to the needs of applicants.
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