Which of the Following Is Characteristic of Benefits Required by the Social

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of benefits required by the Social Security Act?

• A) Workers receive no benefits until they reach the full retirement age.
• B) Workers are compensated according to their past earnings and retirement age.
• C) Workers receive increased benefits when they earn more than the exempt amount.
• D) The cost of the program is borne entirely by the employers,who pay a payroll tax.
• E) The program benefits persons who are financially dependent on current workers.

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