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Title: Feds approved disability pay for Puerto Rican citizens … because they don’t speak English
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Washington Times
URL Source: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news ... ricans-disabled-because-they-/
Published: Apr 8, 2015
Author: Elizabeth Harrington - Washington Free B
Post Date: 2015-04-08 10:50:13 by cranky
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Views: 2865
Comments: 8
SAN JUAN P.R. -Tourists walk near the 16th century Spanish fort called El Morro in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. There's an entrance fee to enter the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, but the best way to enjoy this U.S. National Historic Site requires no money at all. The fort that towers over San Juan Bay, known universally as just “El Morro,” is a great place to stroll, especially at sunset. The massive rolling expanse of grass at the foot of the fort has spectacular views in any direction. It's a popular place to picnic and fly a kite, sold by nearby street vendors. The Social Security Administration (SSA) approved disability benefits for hundreds of Puerto Ricans because they do not speak English, despite the fact that Puerto Rico is a predominantly Spanish-speaking territory. According to a new audit by the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the agency is misapplying rules that are intended to provide financial assistance to individuals who are illiterate or cannot speak English in the United States. Under the rules, Puerto Ricans are allowed to receive disability benefits for their inability to speak English as well. “We found the Agency did not make exceptions regarding the English-language grid rules for claimants who reside in Puerto Rico, even though Spanish is the predominant language spoken in the local economy,” the OIG said. The audit said a person applying for disability in Puerto Rico who cannot speak English “may increase his/her likelihood of receiving disability benefits.” The agency does not currently have a system in place to keep track of the number of beneficiaries who receive disability insurance for not being able to speak English. To read the full story at the Washington Free Beacon, click HERE
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