SSDI Compassionate Allowances Update: Know About New Additions & Revisions

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently expanded its Compassionate Allowances program, which will benefit SSDI applicants with severe disabilities.

This update, announced by Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley, includes the addition of new conditions and revisions to existing ones, allowing individuals with these diagnoses to receive expedited SSDI payments.

The average SSDI payment is $1,537, a critical support for those facing costly medical expenses and living costs.

Compassionate Allowances: New Additions and Revisions

The Compassionate Allowances program helps the SSA quickly identify and approve SSDI claims for individuals with conditions that meet the strict definition of disability.

The recent update adds nine new conditions and revises two existing ones, bringing the total number of recognized conditions to 287. The newly included and revised conditions are:

New Conditions

1. Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome
2. Costello Syndrome
3. Adult Heart Transplant Wait List – Status Levels 1-4
4. Histiocytic Malignancies
5. Neonatal Marfan Syndrome
6. PACS1 Syndrome
7. Plasmablastic Lymphoma
8. Renal Medullary Carcinoma
9. Snijders Blok-Campeau Syndrome

Revised Conditions

1. Child Heart Transplant Wait List – Status Levels 1A/1B
2. Histiocytosis Syndromes

What This Means for SSDI Applicants

For those with one of these conditions, the Compassionate Allowances program significantly speeds up the SSDI application process.

Since these conditions are recognized as extremely severe, they typically meet the SSA’s definition of disability, allowing claims to be processed based on medical confirmation alone. Over one million Americans have already benefited from this faster process.

If you or a loved one have a condition included in the Compassionate Allowances program, you may be eligible for SSDI and potentially Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you have limited income or insufficient work credits.

The SSA’s website provides detailed information on the Compassionate Allowances program and the complete list of qualifying conditions.

The expansion of the Compassionate Allowances list is a positive step toward supporting those facing severe health challenges. With 287 conditions now included, more Americans will have access to the financial support they need, sooner.

If you believe you qualify, it’s essential to apply for SSDI and possibly SSI as soon as possible.

Visit the SSA Compassionate Allowances Conditions List for more details and to check if your condition is covered.

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