| Supplemental Security Income is a key support program for the socially disadvantaged members of the community of United States. It is administered by the United States Social Security Administration and is funded by the United States Treasury. |
| According to Pregnancy Discrimination Act, pregnancy is considered as a short term disability. However, the law ensures that any employment agency or employer with more than 15 workers does not use this as the basis of refusal of employment opportunities to women who are working while their delivery is due or who intend to become pregnant in the immediate future. |