Social Security Law
Social Security Law regulates several state and federal specific programs that focus on health care, disability, insurance, welfare and help for the needy. Additionally social security number policies are provided in this section including government legislation to help prevent identity theft through the misappropriation of your SSN.
Programs include Unemployment Insurance, Workers' Compensation, Temporary Disability Insurance, Health Insurance (Medicare and Medicaid), Veterans' Benefits, Government Employee Retirement Systems, Railroad Retirement, Supplemental Security Income, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Food and Nutrition Assistance, Food Stamp Program, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Housing Assistance and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance.
For additional information on the disability aspect of social security, visit our Social Security Disability Law page and for information on insurance programs visit our Medicare and Medicaid page. Copyright HG.org
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