I was approved for SSI here in New York but i wanted to move to Puerto Rico and I have heard that i cant get SSI there...that i will lose it.
2006-11-04 06:31:02 · 6 answers · asked by mom_princess77 5 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Puerto Rico
It's true..if you moved and received your check by direct deposit ..it's Fraud...
2006-11-04 07:55:07 · answer #1 · answered by shinningstarofthecarribean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's because as a territory, and not a state.. Puerto Ricans don't pay federal taxes, so they aren't allowed certain benefits provided by the federal government.
2006-11-04 16:02:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Here is the link from SSI website where specifically answers your question.
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=364&p_created=961437485&p_sid=UBorQQli&p_accessibility=0&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MzQmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPSZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PTEuNDgmcF9wYWdlPTI*&p_li=&p_topview=1
2006-11-04 07:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by scorpionitty 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I live in PR and yes you will lose it. Your better off staying in the Big Apple, Trust me.
2006-11-04 06:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by SANDRA Q 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Looks like you better keep getting knocked up and stay on Medicaid for life, or you might have to get a "job" if you move to P.R.
2006-11-04 07:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by Bella 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
YES YOU CAN. I KNOW PLENTY OF PEOPLE WHO RECEIVE SSI IN PUERTO RICO. IT'S YOUR RIGHT.
2006-11-04 10:27:10 · answer #6 · answered by mom of 4 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋