What are the benefits of immigrating to America?

Social welfare is an indispensable part of daily life, and the social welfare system in the United States is quite comprehensive and perfect. Since the implementation of 1936 Social Security Act, the current social welfare system in the United States has been gradually improved. The Social Security Law contains the following types of welfare measures:

1, federal social insurance

Federal social insurance is set up for working people, and both working or resigned employees and their families can participate, mainly including retirement benefits, survivors' benefits, disability benefits and medical benefits.

2. Unemployment compensation.

As long as they are dismissed and unemployed, they can apply regardless of whether they have savings or not. The general subsidy period is 6 to 9 months, which may be extended according to different situations in each state.

3. publicassistance.

It is specially designed for the blind, the elderly, the disabled and low-income or no-income families. Issued by the state government according to their living conditions, applicants will be investigated to prove their qualifications.

4. Welfare of pregnant women and children

It aims to protect and improve the health of pregnant women and children, but it provides health care services regardless of discovery money.

The Social Security Law is national and aims to protect the rights and interests of all people. Except for public assistance, most welfare measures can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of wealth. It is worth mentioning that the Social Security Bureau stipulates that people who receive supplementary security income do not have to live in the United States to facilitate retirees living overseas.

In addition to the above welfare policies contained in the social security law, there are many social benefits in the United States, involving all aspects of life and work. The more common ones are as follows:

I. Work insurance

1. Unemployment insurance

Unemployment insurance is an insurance system. Deduct a portion from the insured's salary every month to insure. Once the insured loses his job, he can get compensation, which is generally half of the original salary.

2. Workers' compensation plan.

By the employer to the state government or insurance companies, workers can apply for work-related injuries. The specific amount and duration of compensation depends on the premium paid by the employer, and certain medical expenses can also be reimbursed. Workers' compensation can also be applied by non-Americans, without affecting future change of identity or naturalization.

3. National disability insurance.

Only California, new york, New Jersey, Hawaii and Puerto Rico in the United States have such insurance benefits, which are specially designed for people who are temporarily unable to work due to short-term illness. In other words, the insured must be on the job during his illness, and the insurance money will stop paying when he returns to work after rehabilitation.

Second, the living allowance (Publicserviceforlowincomeperson)

1, food stamps

The United States Federal Department of Agriculture issues food stamps to state governments. Food stamps can only be exchanged for crops produced in the United States, but not for currency, so as to help low-income families. However, the subsidy is limited to American citizens.

2. Cheap or free meals provided by the school (school lunch plan)

This is a national nutritious diet plan formulated by the government to ensure the health of school children. Non-Americans can also benefit.

3. Home Energy Support Program

Designed for low-income families to reduce the cost of coal and electricity, non-Americans can also enjoy it. Energy subsidies can not only help pay for coal-fired electricity, but also repair heaters, gas pipes and other related heating equipment.

4. Low-cost PublicLowIncomeHousing.

There are four forms of this welfare: public housing, subsidized housing, rent subsidy and low-cost housing. Applicants must be 62 years old or have a low income, and some housing subsidies require both conditions.

Three. Federal Medicaid system

1, Medicaid

Unlike medical insurance, Medicaid is a medical care plan, which is designed for low-income families and can enjoy medical insurance at the same time, but only for American citizens.

2. Family support services.

The federal, state and county governments jointly provide domestic and non-medical care for the elderly, the blind or the disabled over 65, so that the beneficiaries can live safely at home without having to live in nursing homes or public medical institutions.

Reference: Beijing Gadagami (Gadagami)