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

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2014

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:

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Other Format:

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

Publisher Number:

CRS-2014-DSP-0308

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