Which of the Following Statements About the Supplemental Security Income

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is FALSE?

• A) It is designed to establish nationwide minimum incomes for the aged, the blind, and the disabled.
• B) Benefits are based on need.
• C) Recipients who receive benefit payments under Social Security are also eligible for SSI.
• D) It covers children and individuals with mental disabilities, including drug addicts and alcoholics.

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Definitions:

Technological Change

Innovations and improvements in technology that enhance productivity, efficiency, and the overall quality of goods and services.

Income Inequality

Describes the uneven distribution of income among individuals in a society, where some earn significantly more than others.

Redistribution Programs

Government policies or initiatives designed to transfer income or wealth from certain groups of individuals to others, often aiming at reducing economic inequalities.

In-kind Transfers

Non-cash goods and services provided by governments or organizations to individuals, such as food assistance or housing.