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Social Security lists 14 new eligible health conditions to fast-track disability benefits

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New eligible health conditions have been added to a list that fast-tracks disability benefits for individuals. Here's what to know.

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  1. CBS News

    Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.

  2. News Nation Now

    Social Security expands disability fast-track list, adds 14 conditions (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Here are the 14 conditions the Social Security Administration just added to a list for fast-tracking disability claims.

  3. KSNT Topeka

    SSA adds 14 conditions to Compassionate Allowances list (opens KSNT Topeka)

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    KSNT Topeka's feed description

    TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Social Security Administration (SSA) reported that more than a dozen new conditions have been added to an initiative that fast-tracks the disability application process for people who have serious medical conditions.

  4. Money Talks News

    Social Security Adds 14 Conditions to Disability Fast-Track List (opens Money Talks News)

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    Money Talks News's feed description

    The new additions bring the fast-track list to 314 conditions, a change that could shorten waits for people with severe disabilities.

  5. Fast Company

    Social Security changes: See the full list of 14 rare conditions just added to the fast track for disability benefits (opens Fast Company)

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    Fast Company's feed description

    The Social Security Administration (SSA) is allowing more people to fast track their access to disability benefits. On Tuesday, the agency added 14 more medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list (CAL). The newest conditions on the list include genetic disorders, cancer, and more.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Social Security Administration adds 14 illnesses to compassionate allowances list (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Social Security Administration added 14 illnesses to its compassionate allowances list, which allows those with serious health conditions to fast-track their disability application process. The list now includes 314 conditions, primarily cancers, brain disorders, and rare childhood illnesses and…

  7. New York Post

    Social Security adds 14 rare health conditions to fast-track disability list — here’s who’s eligible (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Social Security has just added 14 more rare conditions to its CAL list.

  8. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Major Social Security change fast-tracks disability benefits for some people (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Since the program began in 2008, more than 1.2 million people have been approved for benefits.

  9. Newsweek

    Social Security Announces Disability Benefits Update For 14 New Conditions (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The latest expansion brings the Compassionate Allowances list to 314 conditions.

  10. FOX 61 Hartford

    Social Security Administration adds 14 conditions to fast-track disabilities list (opens FOX 61 Hartford)

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    FOX 61 Hartford's feed description

    The Compassionate Allowances list expedites claims for people with severe or life-threatening conditions that meet the federal standards for disability benefits.

  11. News Nation Now

    What's next after Social Security's disability fast-track expansion? (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    When a person applies, Social Security will review their medical records to determine if they qualify.

  12. WMUR

    Social Security lists 14 new eligible health conditions to fast-track disability benefits (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    New eligible health conditions have been added to a list that fast-tracks disability benefits for individuals. Here's what to know.

  13. The Brunswick News

    Social Security expands disability benefits fast-track list with 14 medical conditions. Here's who qualifies (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    Amid recent discussions about how inflation will impact Social Security benefits, new changes are coming to the agency's disability benefits program. The Social Security Administration announced Tuesday it added 14 rare medical conditions to its compassionate allowances list, which can…

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