This act was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965, in Independence, MO. It established Medicare, a health insurance program for the elderly, and Medicaid, a health insurance program for the poor.

Is SSI part of the Social Security Act?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs that provide benefits based on disability: the Social Security disability insurance program (title II of the Social Security Act (Act)) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program (title XVI of the Act).

Where is the Social Security Office in Johnson City?

Services typically available at your local JOHNSON CITY social security office include: Special Instructions For This SSA Office: TAKE I-26 TO EXIT 20 (N ROAN ST). AT 2ND RED LIGHT TURN RIGHT ON SUNSET DR. TRAVEL ONE MILE AND OFFICE IS LOCATED IN SUNSET COMMONS BUILDING ON THE RIGHT, JUST BEFORE MAHONEYS.

Why did Lyndon B.Johnson take money out of Social Security?

Today, the federal government automatically puts all of the money that should be set aside for the Social Security Trust Fund into the General Fund. Raiding the Social Security Trust Fund was a precedent set in 1968 by another progressive president, Lyndon B. Johnson, to help pay for the Vietnam War.

Where to file for disability in Johnson City Tennessee?

The local Johnson City, Tennessee Social Security Office can provide more information about filing for SSDI. The Social Security Administration is responsible for determining how disability is handled. There is a list of physical and mental disorders that qualify as disabilities.

Who was president when Social Security was created?

The SSI program was an initiative of the Nixon Administration and was signed into law by President Nixon on October 30, 1972. An explanation of the basics of Social Security, and the distinction between Social Security and SSI, can be found on the Social Security website.