Question

Explain public welfare authority.

Answer 1

Answer:

Public welfare is the term used to denote the different tax-supported programs that provide cash assistance or services to individuals and families who are deemed eligible on the basis of their income and assets.

Answer 2

Public welfare is the term used to denote the different tax-supported programs that provide cash assistance or services to individuals and families who are deemed eligible on the basis of their income and assets. Public welfare programs are “means tested” and to become eligible it is necessary to prove one’s income and resources are below a specified level. Contrary to what is often heard or stated, there is no entitlement to public welfare. The purpose of this entry is to provide an overview of the state-federal public welfare programs created by the Social Security Act of 1935 lasting until August 1, 1996 when significant changes in the law were enacted by Congress and signed by President William Clinton.