Why do we have programs like food stamps and Medicaid? Are they necessary? Why or why not? Call to Order

IN ORDER TO “PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE” OF ALL CITIZENS, THE GOVERNMENT MUST PROVIDE HELP FOR FAMILIES THAT CANNOT MEET THEIR NEEDS. Public Assistance Programs What is poverty? What needs might someone living in poverty have? What is poverty? What needs might someone living in poverty have?

What does it mean to be in poverty? What things does the government need to provide? Poverty and Public Assistance Food Health care Child care Recreation Centers Post retirement income

THE Supplemental Nutrition assistance program (SNAP) provides ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER (EBT) CARDS with monetary value to be used on foods. 1 in 8 Americans use food stamps. The average benefit is $ per person per month. Food Stamps

Provides healthcare and nutrition to pregnant or nursing mothers as well as those with children under five years of age. The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Provides income to retirees. The government takes out some of your paycheck that you can collect when you retire. Social Security

However, right now, your social security money is helping to pay current retirees. Who will pay yours? Limits to Social Security

Provides health insurance to people 65 and older who have lived in the US for at least 5 years. Medicare

Provides health coverage for low- income people. People in poverty may be denied Medicaid if they do not meet certain criteria. Medicaid