Archive for Compassionate Allowances

Prostate Cancer Added to Disability Benefits Fast-Track List

The Social Security Administration has added prostate cancer to its list of conditions that receive expedited attention for disability benefits decisions. People who are temporarily or permanently unable to work because of illness often depend on these government payments to make ends meet. This year, prostate…

Social Security Compassionate Allowances Program

In response to complaints about long disability determination delays, the Social Security Administration now offers a Compassionate Allowances program for disabled workers who have applied for Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The Compassionate Allowances program…