Meyer D R, Bartolomei-Hill S
Institute for Research on Poverty, School of Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Madison 53706.
Gerontologist. 1994 Apr;34(2):161-72. doi: 10.1093/geront/34.2.161.
Information is provided on the adequacy of benefits using state-level data on costs and benefits and multiple indicators of adequacy. Maximum Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for aged persons are generally shown to be inadequate. However, when income from other sources is included, couples' SSI benefits appear more adequate when compared to the preferred measures, while those for individuals remain inadequate. Adequacy is also compared across states, and a multivariate analysis is conducted to determine factors that may predict the presence or amount of state supplementary payments. Policy options for improving the adequacy of benefits are discussed.
利用州一级关于成本和效益的数据以及充足性的多个指标，提供了关于福利充足性的信息。老年人的最高补充保障收入（SSI）福利总体上被证明是不足的。然而，当纳入其他来源的收入时，与首选衡量标准相比，夫妻的SSI福利显得更充足，而个人的福利仍然不足。还对各州的充足性进行了比较，并进行了多变量分析，以确定可能预测州补充支付的存在或金额的因素。讨论了提高福利充足性的政策选择。
