The Defining Characteristic of a Social Insurance Program Is That

question 15

Multiple Choice

The defining characteristic of a social insurance program is that

• A)eligibility is restricted to individuals who paid special payroll taxes during their working years.
• B)it is administered jointly by the national government and the states.
• C)it is targeted at those who are most in need of welfare assistance.
• D)it is administered through private insurance companies.
• E)None of these answers is correct.

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