The Social Security Act: The Most Important Pieces Of Social Reform

The Social Security Act is one the most important pieces of legislation since Roosevelts administration. King and Cecil states, “Originally, President Roosevelt called for "social insurance." He envisioned a plan through which workers would contribute and provide for their own future economic security. He specifically disdained the idea of reliance upon welfare.” (King & Cecil, 2006). The act embodies provisions that include retirement and survivor’s income and unemployment. During this period, Congress proposed the Social Security Act of 1935 to address many of the social maladies caused by the adverse economic conditions, incorporating health insurance programs. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, however, opposed the inclusion of health coverage