Social Security
New Working Group Collects SSA Experience from Illinoisans as Field Offices Reopen
Legal Council has convened a working group of Social Security advocates across the state to engage with the Social Security Administration (SSA) about improvements to its services. Our first task as a group is to assess the level of accessibility and responsiveness in Social Security field offices as they reopen for in-person appointments and walk-ins,…
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