Knowing what to do in circumstances of an unexpected disability is important for individuals in Pennsylvania facing an unexpected inability to work and mounting medical bills. There are different disability options, and one is Social Security disability. Social Security disability (SSD) is a program through the federal government that provides disability benefits to individuals who are unable to work because of a permanent disabling condition.
The importance of disability benefits
'Compassionate allowances' for Social Security disability
Because the Social Security disability application process can be lengthy and sometimes complex, it is helpful for disabled individuals in Pennsylvania to be familiar with the compassionate allowances program and what it entails. The compassionate allowances program allows applicants who suffer from medical conditions on the list of compassionate allowances to have their application for benefits expedited.
