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What is the purpose of the Social Security Administration?

    The Social Security Act and related laws established programs that have the following basic purposes:

  • To provide for the material needs of individuals and families.
  • To protect aged and disabled persons against the expenses of illnesses that may otherwise use up their savings.
  • To keep families together; and
  • To give children the chance to grow up healthy and secure.

What are specific programs covered under the Social Security Act and related laws?

  • Retirement Insurance
  • Survivors Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Hospital and medical insurance for the aged, the disabled, and those with end-stage renal disease
  • Prescription Drug Benefit
  • Extra help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Special Veterans Benefits
  • Unemployment Insurance
  • Public assistance and welfare services, including:
    • Temporary assistance for needy families
    • Medical assistance
    • Maternal and child health services
    • Child support enforcement
    • Family and child welfare services
    • Food stamps
    • Energy assistance