Understanding the Social Security Act : the foundation of social welfare for America in the twenty-first century
Dobelstein, Andrew WAuthor
New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press,
c2009.
The Social Security Act directs spending for two-thirds of America's Federal budget and drives welfare policy development and spending in the states and local communities. This book provides details about the specific programs administered, the philosophy driving each title and the public policy questions that persist around them.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
The Social Security Act directs spending for two-thirds of America's Federal budget and drives welfare policy development and spending in the states and local communities. This book provides details about the specific programs administered, the philosophy driving each title and the public policy questions that persist around them.
Description based on print version record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Social Security Act in perspective -- Title II: the program structure of old age, survivors, and disability insurance -- Title II: the policy structure of old age, survivors, and disability insurance -- Title III: unemployment insurance -- Title XVI: supplemental security income -- Who's taking care of the children? Title IV: temporary assistance to needy families and related programs for children and families -- Title XVIII: Medicare health insurance for the aged -- Titles XIX and XXI: Medicaid and the state child health insurance program -- Title XX: social services -- The Social Security Act for America's twenty-first century.
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