History Social Security and Operations
History, Today’s Social Security Program, Contemporary Issues
Enacted in the midst of the Great Depression of the 1930s, Social Security—the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program (OASDI)—protects virtually every American. The nation’s central retirement income program is also its most important disability and life insurance program. After discussing the historical development of Social Security, this entry briefly describes the structure of the program, including revenue sources, benefits, and its importance to different groups of Americans. Contemporary Social Security policy issues are then identified.
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- Social Security: Long-Term Financing and Reform - The Social Security Act And Its Transformation, Long-term Prospects, Reform Proposals
- Social Security Administration - Evolution Of The Oasdi Programs, Programs The Social Security Administration Currently Administers, Ssa’s Current Organization And Operations
- History Social Security and Operations - History
- History Social Security and Operations - Today’s Social Security Program
- History Social Security and Operations - Contemporary Issues
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