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Features of Most Government Programs

Features of Most Government Programs. Provide a temporary safety net to those in need Often, benefits expire after a set period of time Most individuals earn more income by returning to work rather than relying on government benefits

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Features of Most Government Programs

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  1. Features of Most Government Programs • Provide a temporary safety net to those in need • Often, benefits expire after a set period of time • Most individuals earn more income by returning to work rather than relying on government benefits • Individuals are encouraged to achieve maximum self-sufficiency, independence, and health

  2. All Government Programs are Funded by Taxpayers Person who pays a tax to governments Tax on income earned Tax on houses, land, automobiles, and other property owned Tax charged on items purchased What are examples of items you have paid taxes to receive?

  3. Federal Programs Programs do not vary from state to state

  4. State Programs Federal grants Statetaxes States determine how money will be distributed What types of taxes does your state charge?

  5. Local Programs Address local needs • City recreation programs • Youth programs Local taxes What are examples of programs specific to your community?

  6. 7 Common Government Programs • As each government program is discussed, determine if the individual/family in your scenariocould potentially benefit from the program For more information and a list of additional programs go to www.govbenefits.gov

  7. Social Security • 17 different programs for people throughout the life span • Funding depends on specific program • Families that have lost a wage earner • Children who have lost a parent • Retired individuals of a minimum age • Adults and children who are disabled • May provide income as well as help to obtain a job • Provides income during retirement • Provides income

  8. SNAP (food stamps) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Purpose Designed for Funded by Money to purchase nutritious food Low income families Federal

  9. TANF Temporary Assistance to Needy Families • Temporary • Provides money, job training and other support to help achieve self-sufficiency • Low income families with children • Federally funded but administered at state level

  10. Unemployment Insurance Employers provide funding to a state for distribution Provide income while the person is seeking new employment Adults who have lost their job through no fault of their own

  11. Medicaid versus Medicare • Certain categories of low-income individuals including: • Children • Pregnant women • Parents of eligible children • People with disabilities • Elderly needing nursing home care • Some individuals under 65 with disabilities • Adults over age 65 Federal and State Federal Provide insurance, especially medical care Provide health insurance

  12. Earned Income Tax Credit

  13. In Review… • Events may happen to anyone at anytime resulting in the need for support from various sources • Most programs are designed to provide a temporary safety net • Citizens are encouraged to achieve maximum self-sufficiency, independence, and health

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