Question

17. Is Welfare part of entitlement programs? Explain why or why not.

Answer 1

Ans.

Yes, it is a part of the entitlement programs, like food stamps / SNAPS or pell grants , these are the rights which are given to the citizen's of the country by the federal government. Welfare programs is a part of non-contributory program which falls under the entitlement program , because an individual is entitled to get benefits without paying any taxes to the government.

Note - Only families having low income, can only qualify and get benefited by these programs.

Six types of welfare programs which are ran by the government are -

• Temp. assitance for needy families -
• Suppliment nutrition assitance programs
• Medicaid - provided to citizens , who have low income.
• Earned Income tax credit
• Supplement security income
• Housing assistance

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