


2023 Compassionate Allowances list — Twelve conditions added
Earlier today, Acting Social Security Commissioner Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi announced the addition of twelve conditions to the Social Security Administration (SSA)’s Compassionate Allowances conditions list. Created in 2008, the Compassionate Allowances program (CAL)...
Biden nominates former Maryland Governor as the next Social Security Commissioner
In July 2021, President Joe Biden removed Andrew Saul from his position as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Since then, Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi has taken the mantel as Acting Commissioner while President Biden mulled over possible replacements for...
Social Security hiring push hopes to improve customer service
Over the past few years, Social Security has made a clear effort to become more transparent and connect with a broader spectrum of clients. One of the ways Social Security hopes to do this is through its new audio series, SSA Talks. In the inaugural episode, Dr....