Consider how effective are policies for social security benefits, medical care, and food vouchers. Do they successfully assist people? Why or why not?

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, refer to your course text Chapter 3 and these websites: Programs for Seniors, Help for Families, What We Do, About VA, About Us, What Is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?, and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). Then discuss what you regard as the three most significant welfare programs or policies in the American human services system and describe how they have changed how people have been helped over the course of time. Think about the many programs available for older adults, those who need financial assistance, children, and veterans: What would we do without them? Consider how effective are policies for social security benefits, medical care, and food vouchers. Do they successfully assist people? Why or why not?