Asked by Jessie Kindley on May 28, 2024

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Which statement is true?

A) Poor people generally receive Social Security benefits.
B) Medicaid is an "in-kind" benefit paid to poor people.
C) Nearly all of the poor receive public assistance.
D) None of the statements are true.

Social Security Benefits

Payments made to qualified retirees and disabled people, and to their spouses, children, and survivors, funded by payroll taxes.

Medicaid

A government-funded program in the United States that provides health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities.

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Theodore DemetriadesMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Medicaid is an "in-kind" benefit paid to poor people in the form of healthcare, not cash. Poor people may receive Social Security benefits if they have a disability or other qualifying factors, but it is not a guarantee. Additionally, not all poor individuals receive public assistance, as eligibility and availability vary by state and program.