新的社会保障规则要求在线或亲自进入,这可能会损害农村地区。 New Social Security rules require online or in-person access, potentially harming rural areas.

3月31日生效的新社会保障要求规定在线或亲自获取福利,为缺乏互联网或交通工具的农村地区设置障碍。 New Social Security requirements taking effect March 31 mandate online or in-person access for benefits, creating barriers for rural areas lacking internet or transportation. 这些变革旨在精简程序和减少欺诈行为,但可能不成比例地影响弱势群体,特别是在高贫困地区。 These changes aim to streamline processes and reduce fraud but may disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, especially in high-poverty regions. 关闭社会保障办事处可能使偏远地区老年人获得服务的机会更加复杂。 The closure of Social Security offices could further complicate access to services for seniors in remote areas.