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Indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/systems, by sex, distinguishing children, unemployed persons, older persons, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, newborns, work-injury victims and the poor and the vulnerable

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Social security in the United States is overseen by the federal Social Security Administration. Social security benefit programs include retirement, disabiity, medicare, survivors, and supplemental security income (SSI). These federal programs are often administered by State authorities.

Proportion of population covered by CalFresh, Medical, SSI, and Unemployment

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This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from City of Los Angeles statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Angeleno statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Angeleno-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Enrollment in CalFresh, Medical, SSI (Supplemental Security Income), and Unemployment.
Indicator description

Social protection in the United States, as outlined in the Social Security Act of 1965, consists of three overarching services: benefits to workers and their families; health insurance programs (Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program); and other safety net programs that provide aid to individuals and families facing hardship.
Local target
Geographical coverage

Los Angeles County
Unit of measurement

Total enrollment and Percentage of total population
Definitions

CalFresh is California’s food stamps (SNAP) program. Medi-Cal is a program that offers free or low-cost health coverage for children and adults with limited income and resources. If you qualify, you can enroll in Medi-Cal year-round. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues. ESL stands for English as a Second Language.
Calculations

Percentage of total population was calculated by dividing the total enrollment number by the total County population in that year.
Disaggregation Categories

age group
WCCD/ISO 37120 Indicators on City Data Alignment
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This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/systems, by sex, distinguishing children, unemployed persons, older persons, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, newborns, work-injury victims and the poor and the vulnerable
Indicator number

1.3.1
Target name

Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable
Target number

1.3
Global indicator description
UN designated tier

1
UN custodian agency

ILO
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Organisation

California Department of Social Services
Periodicity
Earliest available data
Geographical coverage

Los Angeles County
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Release date
Next release
Statistical classification
Contact details
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