SSI and TANF For this assignment I will be explaining the similarities and differences of SSI and TANF. But first let’s discuss what these policies are and what they stand for. “SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is a government program that provides stipends to low-income people who are either aged (65 or older), blind, or disabled.” (Social Security, 2015) Though managed by the Social Security Administration, SSI is not financed by the SSA. The U.S. Treasury are the ones who fund the SSI. “TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) program provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children”. (Trends in the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Disability Programs, 2015) TANF delivers economic assistance to help wage for non-medical expenses such as food, shelter, and utilities. …show more content…
TANF is funded by a combination of federal and state funds, while SSI is only funded by the U.S. Treasury. The TANF platform is envisioned to change poor families from public assistance to self-reliance by providing cash assistance laterally with work readiness, training and efficient job services. “SSI was intended to provide a basic national income program for the elderly, blind, and disabled, with a uniform minimum benefit level. By having the program operate under the auspices of the Social Security Administration, it was intended that the program be uniformly and fairly administered with the same approaches that are used in the Social Security Disability Insurance program.” (Outcome Indicators,