Asked by Sumaiya Mahmood on Sep 28, 2024

Which of the following programs provides an in-kind benefit?

A) Social Security
B) Medicaid
C) veterans' benefits payments
D) Supplemental Security Income

In-Kind Benefit

Goods, services, or assistance provided to individuals instead of cash, often used in government welfare programs or charitable aid.

Medicaid

A joint federal and state program in the United States that helps cover medical costs for individuals and families with limited income and resources.

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to people with an inadequate or no income, particularly the elderly, disabled, and unemployed.

  • Clarify the variation within welfare benefits and explain the idea of in-kind benefits.