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Understanding the compassionate allowance program

Being diagnosed with a serious illness can be a life-altering event. Whether this occurred at birth or was a medical condition that was acquired later in life, it can be challenging to navigate life when an illness worsens or is so severe that one is unable to work or live their normal life.

In these matters, Social Security Disability benefits could be of assistance; however, time is of the essence as well, making it vital that one obtains these benefits right away.

The Social Security Administration understands this, which is why they have devised the compassionate allowances program. This program allows for certain diseases and medical conditions to be quickly identified as meeting the SSA’s definition of disability. In other words, it allows for a quicker and more streamlined approach so these applicants can be quickly approved for these necessary benefits.

The conditions listed in the compassionate allowance program are those that are serious. They are primarily cancers, rare disorders, adult brain conditions and other similar medical conditions. The goal of this program is to reduce the waiting time for those living with the most severe disabilities. This also limits the chances that an applicant will succumb to their illness while waiting for approval.

Living with a serious illness does not only cause physical and emotional pain, but it can also crate financial struggles. A disabling illness can make it impossible to work or even care for one’s self. Thus, it vital to explore how SSD benefits can assist one in this situation, understand how to prove eligibility and how one can take action if an initial application is denied.

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