What Is Meant by a "Means-Tested" Social Service Program

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is meant by a "means-tested" social service program?

• A)Recipients must prove that they need the service and that they cannot provide it for themselves
• B)Recipients are qualified to use the program based on criteria other than whether or not they need the service and whether or not they can provide it themselves.
• C)Recipients must be below the "mean" on average income to be eligible for the program.
• D)Recipients are eligible on a first-come,first serve basis until the money runs out for the fiscal year.

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