Social Security : Minimum Benefits.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public welfare--Finance.

Public welfare.

Social security.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (20 p), digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2014.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Discusses social security provisions for special minimum primary insurance amount (PIA). Explains how coverage is determined, assesses effect of Special Minimum PIA on current beneficiaries, and reviews history of social security minimum benefit provision. Summarizes arguments for and against a minimum benefit provision, lists criteria for evaluating minimum benefit proposals. Reviews minimum benefit options and estimated effects, and considers alternative strategies for addressing poverty among long-term low-wage workers.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed July 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Social Security

Access Restriction:

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