Social Security has added 13 new conditions to the 'Compassionate Allowances' list.

Those living with a serious medical condition know how crucial it is to receive timely support. Jack Myers with Social Security indicates Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits can provide financial support, but it takes time to get approved.

The 'compassionate allowances' are Social Security's way of fast-tracking disability applications for those with the most severe health problems. Myers indicates if you have a condition that is on the list, and you meet the non-medical requirements, your disability claim can be approved much quicker than others. 

With the recent addition of 13 new conditions to the CAL list, the list is now up to 300 total conditions. Myers points out many of these conditions have technical names.

The easiest thing to do if you are curious about the list is to view it on the Social Security website at www.ssa.gov/compassionateallowances. If you think a condition should be considered for the list, you can find out how to submit the name of the condition and other info for consideration.