Public Welfare
Definition
Government programs designed to improve quality of life for its citizens, often by providing financial aid or social services.
Related terms
Social Security: Any government system that provides monetary assistance to people with an inadequate or no income.
Medicaid: A joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources.
Unemployment Benefits: Payments made by authorized bodies to unemployed persons.
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