Our Hispanic community needs to understand how important the Social Security system is for not only its retired citizens, but also its disabled workers.
Grace NapolitanoLatinas' life expectancies are relatively long. When a current retiree hits 65 and begins receiving her benefit check, she can expect to live another 22 years. That life expectancy is higher than white women or men.
Grace NapolitanoBecause Social Security is specifically designed to boost the retirement income of low earners with a progressive benefit formula, the program has played an enormous and necessary role in keeping Latinas out of poverty.
Grace NapolitanoLatinos are disproportionately more likely to be injured on the job than other ethnic groups.
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