AP Gov Terms Ch. 19

benefits provided to all eligible citizens

programs where applicants need to meet eligibility requirements based on need to recieve benefits

welfare

programs where eligibility is based on prior contributions to the government, usually based on payroll taxes

combination of multiple entitlements and benefits to help the elderly, the disabled, ect ect

provides medical benefits for low-income people

provides medical benefits for the elderly

alternative means of healthcare where people/employer are charged a set amount and HMO provides healthcare and covers hospital costs

alternative healthcare method where people can make tax-deductable contributions to a special savings account that can later be used to cover medical costs