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In: Evaluation and Program Planning, Band 7, Heft 1, S. 17-18
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In: Evaluation and Program Planning, Band 7, Heft 1, S. 17-18
In: The insurgent sociologist, Band 11, Heft 1, S. 121-127
In: International journal of the addictions, Band 21, Heft 7, S. 843-846
In: Social work in public health, Band 25, Heft 5, S. 438-453
ISSN: 1937-190X
In: Journal of children and poverty, Band 19, Heft 2, S. 91-106
ISSN: 1079-6126, 1469-9389
In: Journal of children and poverty, Band 17, Heft 2, S. 139-163
ISSN: 1079-6126, 1469-9389
In: Journal of social service research, Band 37, Heft 3, S. 320-337
ISSN: 1540-7314
In: Journal of sociology & social welfare, Band 35, Heft 1
ISSN: 1949-7652
Prior to January 1, 1997, individuals with drug- or alcohol-related disabilities could qualify for federal public assistance through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. During the welfare reforms of the Clinton administration, this policy was changed resulting in lost income and health care benefits for many low-income substance abusers. This paper examines the historical underpinnings to the elimination of drug addiction and alcoholism (DA&A) as qualifying impairments for SSI disability payments. Following this, empirical evidence is presented on the effect this policy change had on the subsequent economic security of former SSI DA&A beneficiaries. Findings indicate that study participants that lost SSI benefits suffered increased economic hardship following the policy change. These findings have important implications for future social welfare policymaking decisions.
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