Medicare __________

question 51

Multiple Choice

Medicare __________.

• A) extends government-supported health insurance to all children in low-income families
• B) pays partial health-care costs of older adults, covering about two-thirds of their health expenditures
• C) covers the income needs of retired citizens who contributed to society through prior employment
• D) and Social Security ensure that all older Americans live above the poverty line

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Definitions:

Neighborhood Physical Disorder

A problem in distressed communities that includes both physical deterioration (garbage on the streets, rundown buildings, etc.) and chaotic activity (crowding, high noise levels, etc.).

Social Disorganization

The breakdown of social structures leading to decreased community cohesion and increased crime or delinquency.

Overcrowded

Being filled beyond capacity, often leading to a situation of excessive crowding or congestion.

Boarded-up Buildings

Structures that have been closed off with boards over windows and doorways, typically indicating abandonment or disrepair.