Question

What were the 3 main goals of the Social Security Act?

Answer 1

Extend the protection of the system to the families of 20,000,000 people who are not now protected. Raise benefits generally--in the light of experience that shows the present benefits usually are too low. Reduce the age for women to qualify for old-age retirement benefits from 65 to 60 years.

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

1. To provide a financial foundation for low- and middle-income retired workers ...

2. To protect workers in the event of a long-term disability ...

3. To provide financial protection to the survivors and/or dependents of a deceased worker