SOCWORK 1A06 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Rattan
17 Apr 2016
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4 types of income security (provide monetary support to individuals/ families: social insurance: only those who contribute can become eligible for bene ts eg: canada/ 2 ways income security can be provided: provided through tax system when governments provide tax breaks, forego the collection of taxes or when income or when bene ts are taxed differently. Public income security programs (emphasis is often on the need to cut spending, reduce the de cit, but the host of bene ts that these programs bring to families, society and the economy are rarely mentioned. Universal programs: available to everyone in a speci c category > idea is that all persons are equally eligible to receive program bene ts, regardless of income and nancial situation. Selective programs: target those who are found to be in need/ eligible, based on a means (income) test or a needs test.
