Assignment:
Government and Private Insurance
Identify and discuss the various types of private and/or social insurance available in and through your state and local government. Relate the application of social insurance to consumers based on their social and economic status using the profiles listed below. For which demographic(s) do gaps exist in your area? You can use the Internet and sites such as www.cms.gov for statistical data by state to locate this information. Do you feel it's the government's role to provide health insurance for these individuals? Why? Support your answers with research and reasoning.
- A child of parents who do not have private health insurance
- An elderly WWII veteran with diabetes
- A bank teller who has just been laid off
- A homeless individual
- A college student who has just graduated without a guaranteed employment
Your answer must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.