Application 8O pg. 41

Question 1

Define workers’ compensation

Answer 1

workers’ compensation - a form of insurance paid by employers that pays medical expenses caused by an on-the-job injury and compensation for lost wages caused by a work-related injury

Question 2

What is the Social Security Disability Program?

Answer 2

> another program designed to help people unable to work
this program is designed for workers who do not have private disability insurance but have paid into Social Security and get a serious illness that prevents them from working again

Question 3

What is unemployment insurance?

Answer 3

> another government program designed to help people with unexpected hard times
this program is designed to provide financial help to people who have lost their job through no fault of their own