1. Retirement benefits: Provides income to individuals who have reached retirement age and have paid into the social security system.
2. Disability benefits: Provides income to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability.
3. Survivor benefits: Provides income to the surviving family members of a deceased individual who was receiving social security benefits.
4. Medicare: Provides health insurance to individuals aged 65 and older, as well as to certain younger individuals with disabilities.
5. Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Provides income to individuals with limited income and resources who are aged, blind, or disabled.
6. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Provides income to individuals who have worked and paid into the social security system but are unable to work due to a disability.
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United States
- Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) - Provides monthly benefits to retired workers, disabled workers, and family survivors. - Disability Insurance (DI) - Provides monthly benefits to workers who become disabled due to an injury or illness. - Medicare - Provides health insurance coverage for individuals aged 65 or older, certain younger individuals with disabilities, and individuals with end-stage renal disease. - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Provides a monthly income benefit to individuals with limited income and resources who are aged, blind, or disabled.
United Kingdom
- State Pension - Provides a weekly pension to individuals who have paid enough National Insurance contributions. - Pensions Credit - Provides an income top-up to low-income pensioners. - Disability Living Allowance - Provides financial assistance to individuals who are disabled and have additional care or mobility needs. - Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - Provides financial assistance to disabled individuals who need help with daily living activities or getting around.
Canada
- Old Age Security (OAS) - Provides a monthly pension to individuals aged 65 or older who have resided in Canada for at least 10 years. - Canada Pension Plan (CPP) - Provides monthly benefits to retired workers, disabled workers, and family survivors. - Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) - Provides similar benefits to the CPP but is administered by the province of Quebec. - Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) - Provides an income top-up to low-income elderly individuals.
Other Countries
- Universal Basic Income (UBI) - Provides a regular cash payment to all citizens, regardless of their income or employment status. - Negative Income Tax - Levies a tax on incomes below a certain threshold and provides a refund to those with incomes below that threshold. - Social Dividend - Distributes a share of the national wealth to all citizens.