The Maximum Welfare Benefit Levels in Most States

question 113

Multiple Choice

The maximum welfare benefit levels in most states

• A)by law are 1.5 times the poverty income threshold.
• B)by law must equal the poverty income threshold.
• C)are significantly above the poverty income threshold.
• D)are significantly below the poverty income threshold.

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