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Are these accurate portrayals of benefit programs? In the US they are quite a challenge to get (say social security disability) and not particularly generous.
by clcaev 4y ago
Are these accurate portrayals of benefit programs? In the US they are quite a challenge to get (say social security disability) and not particularly generous.
- cameronh90 4y agoThey're pretty easy to get but not particularly generous on paper. Certainly if I was to lose my job and claim what I was legally entitled to, it would be of zero help because I'm in London and mostly wouldn't kick in until I was destitute. However, if you have no (documented) savings or property, the sorts of things you will get are a free council house, weekly allowance and child benefits. People will often then supplement it by claiming disability, having multiple people in the house claiming benefits, subletting free property and working illegally. The cost of living in these sorts of areas tends to be very low too.