Should Age or Need Be the Basis for Entitlement?

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Moody &Sasser – Controversy 8: Should Age or Need Be the Basis for Entitlement? pgs. 331-346

Discussion:

Please answer the questions below:

Describe trends in poverty among older adults in recent decades. What impact have major entitlement programs had on poverty among the aged?

Should eligibility for entitlement programs, such as Social Security and Medicare, be based on need rather than age? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of need-based eligibility for what are currently entitlement programs.