Which agency provides benefits to unemployed, disabled, and elderly individuals?

The Social Security Administration is the agency responsible for providing benefits to unemployed, disabled, and elderly individuals. It administers various social insurance programs that aim to protect individuals against financial hardships due to retirement, disability, or unemployment.

The Social Security program specifically offers retirement benefits to individuals once they reach a certain age, disability benefits for those unable to work due to a qualifying medical condition, and survivor benefits for eligible family members of deceased workers. This comprehensive system is designed to ensure that individuals who can no longer support themselves financially receive the necessary assistance.

In contrast, while the Department of Health and Human Services offers services related to health and welfare, it does not specifically provide benefits for unemployment or disability in the same structured manner. The Department of Labor focuses primarily on labor standards, job training, and workers' rights, which although important, do not extend to providing direct financial benefits as the Social Security Administration does. The Veterans Affairs department primarily serves veterans with health care, benefits, and support specific to their service, rather than the general population in need of unemployment or disability benefits.