If you are diagnosed with cancer, you may qualify for Social Security Disability. In Illinois, federal benefits are available through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for people who are diagnosed with certain types of cancer.

Once you are approved for Social Security disability benefits in Illinois, you will continue to receive your benefits as long as you remain disabled with a qualified medical condition. If your medical condition improves, or you return to work, the Social Security Administration may no longer consider you eligible for SSDI benefits.