In general, after you finish reading and studying this chapter, you should understand the following:

• the history of social welfare policy, income security, and health insurance
• the way the policy-making process works, including a model of that process
• the current state of welfare in the United States
• specific programs that come under the heading of social welfare including: income security programs, medical care, and public education

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