After you have completed this course you will be able to
do the following:
- Identify the reasons why social insurance programs exist.
- Describe the basic features of social insurance.
- Identify who is required to contribute to the social
security program and who is eligible for benefits.
- Explain how the social security program is financed.
- Explain the requirements necessary for social security
eligibility.
- Describe the retirement benefits available under the social
security program.
- Describe the survivors benefits available under the social
security program.
- Describe the disability benefits available under the social
security program.
- Describe the medicare benefits available under the social
security program.
- Explain how social security benefits are taxed.