Which Is the Largest Social Insurance Program, One That Pays

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which is the largest social insurance program, one that pays benefits to individuals who have contributed to a national trust fund throughout their employment histories?

• A) Medicare
• B) Social Security
• C) TANF
• D) Medicaid
• E) Unemployment insurance

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OECD Countries

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