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What is SSI?(1 point)
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a program run by the Social Security Administration (SSA) designed to provide income to the totally disabled who are not able to work for at least a year
a program run by the Social Security Administration (SSA) designed to provide income to the totally disabled who are not able to work for at least a year

a need-based program run by the SSA and only considers the financial need of the individual who is elderly or disabled
a need-based program run by the SSA and only considers the financial need of the individual who is elderly or disabled

provides income protection when someone becomes unable to work for a long period of time due to illness, disability or non-work-related injury
provides income protection when someone becomes unable to work for a long period of time due to illness, disability or non-work-related injury

SSI is an important benefit of Medicaid
SSI is an important benefit of Medicaid

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Answer: a need-based program run by the SSA and only considers the financial need of the individual who is elderly or disabled.

Explanation: SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is a needs-based federal program for people aged 65+, blind, or disabled with limited income/resources; it’s administered by SSA and is distinct from SSDI (which is based on work history).