Social Security: A federal program established in 1935 that provides financial assistance through retirement pensions, disability insurance, survivor benefits, and more.
Welfare programs: Government initiatives designed to assist low-income individuals or families with monetary support for basic needs such as food (SNAP), healthcare (Medicaid), or housing (Section 8).
Unemployment benefits: Payments provided by the government to eligible individuals who have lost their jobs involuntarily while actively seeking employment.