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

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. What are compassionate allowances? As noted by the National Council on Aging, the SSA first created the Compassionate Allowances program in 2008. According to Social Security, the...