Question

How does the Department of Health and Human Services support the public welfare?

It runs health and well-being programs for many people.
It provides assistance and guidance to veterans.
It ensures food safety along with plant and animal health.
It gives assistance to people who are retired or disabled.

Answer 1

Correct answers: 1 and 4.

Brief explanations:
- It runs health and well‑being programs for many people — True. HHS runs and oversees public‑health and welfare programs (CDC, NIH, CMS, SAMHSA, etc.), including Medicare and Medicaid administration and many health services.
- It provides assistance and guidance to veterans — False. Veterans affairs are primarily handled by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), not HHS.
- It ensures food safety along with plant and animal health — Partly false as stated. The FDA (within HHS) regulates much food and drug safety, but USDA is responsible for meat, poultry and many aspects of plant and animal health (e.g., APHIS).
- It gives assistance to people who are retired or disabled — True in the sense of health and social services: HHS provides health coverage and services for older adults and people with disabilities (Medicare, Medicaid programs and supportive services). Note that retirement income benefits are administered by the Social Security Administration (independent) and VA provides certain veteran benefits.