Policy and Vulnerable Populations Flashcards
two social values that shape policy
(1) social responsibility and citizenship
(2) hard work and self-sufficiency
examples of competing beliefs
–undeserving v. deserving
–individual change v. social change
–entitlement v. handout
–crisis response v. prevention
–rationality v. emotions
what is social security?
–collectively funded program for workers and their dependents that provides economic resources at the conclusion of employment
**women and people of color, due to lower lifetime earnings or employment not covered, receive lower benefits
what is Medicare?
health insurance program for people >65 and people with disabilities
what does Medicare Part A cover?
hospital and facility insurance (some home health and hospice)
what does Medicare Part B cover?
outpatient care, home health, equipment
what does Medicare Advantage Plan cover?
–previously part C
–includes A & B and prescription drug coverage
what does Medicare Part D cover?
prescription drug coverage
what is Medicaid?
–program for people with low income and limited resources
–state health and human services offices operated
examples of economic stability
–employment
–income
–expenses
–debt
–medical bills
–support
examples of neighborhood and physical environment
–housing
–transportation
–parks
–playgrounds
–walkability
–zip code/geography
examples of education
–literacy
–language
–early childhood education
–vocational training
–higher ed
examples of food
–food security
–access to healthy options
examples of community, safety, and social context
–social integration
–support systems
–community engagement
–stress
–exposure to violence/trauma
–policing/justice policy
examples of health care system
–health coverage
