Changing Criteria in Old-Age Programs: The Introduction of Economic Status and Need for Services.

Binstock, Robert H.

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Publication Date: 1994

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Changing Criteria in Old-Age Programs: The Introduction of Economic Status and Need for Services.

Binstock, Robert H.

Gerontologist, v34 n6 p726-30 Dec 1994

Recent policy proposals have introduced need-based criteria, as well as the principle of wealthier older persons paying greater taxes or sharing more heavily in financing services and benefits than those who have less income and accumulated wealth. This article reviews emergence of new approaches and concludes with commentary on political feasibility of changes. (BF)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Economic Status, Economically Disadvantaged, Financial Needs, Income, Older Adults, Policy Formation, Retirement Benefits, Taxes

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Social Security

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