COURSE
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2:
Option 1:The main social insurance programs like Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment compensation are funded by a payroll tax on the earnings of individuals who may receive benefits.
- Do you think the social insurance programs are effective?
- How are social insurance programs affected by the socioeconomic and political forces? Explain your answers.
Option 2: Research government regulations on a particular area of your choice, such as food, drugs, product safety, fracking, environment, etc. Do you think the government regulations go too far? Do you think the government needs to add more regulations? How are lobbyists involved concerning regulations on food and drug safety, and our environment concerning fracking? Explain your answers.
SOLUTION
Social security as the only source of income is not enough and therefore ineffective. When it is supplemental income that is combined with pension from retirement, it is more effective. Retirees cannot survive on social security alone and would face financial hardships if it was the only means of income. Medicare is effective yet, there are some drawbacks when it is not accepted by all providers which can result in a delay in care………please click the icon below to access complete solution at $5