Illinois disability applicants have long wait for benefits

The Chicago Sun-Times reports:

If you're applying for Social Security disability benefits in Illinois, you might have to wait more than a year for a hearing before a federal judge to determine if you qualify.

Illinois has one of the worst backlogs in the country for processing applications for Social Security disability insurance, according to a report by Allsup Inc., a company that helps people file for disability benefits.

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