Under the Needs Approach,when Is the Dependency Period of a Surviving

question 34

Multiple Choice

Under the needs approach,when is the dependency period of a surviving spouse assumed to end?

• A)1 or 2 years after the breadwinner's death
• B)when the youngest child reaches age 18
• C)when the surviving spouse reaches age 65
• D)when the surviving spouse dies

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