What terms are related to entitlement?

Related terms include: Mandatory Spending. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for entitlement.

Budget & Spending

Entitlement

Definition

A government program that provides benefits to all eligible individuals who meet the criteria, regardless of the total cost. Examples include Social Security and Medicare.

Related Terms

Mandatory Spending

Federal spending required by existing law, including Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Makes up about two-thirds of the federal budget.

More Budget & Spending Terms

Debt Ceiling Government Shutdown Mandatory Spending Discretionary Spending Fiscal Year Budget Resolution

Common Questions

What is a entitlement?: A government program that provides benefits to all eligible individuals who meet the criteria, regardless of the total cost. Examples include Social Security and Medicare.
What terms are related to entitlement?: Related terms include: Mandatory Spending. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for entitlement.