What are some responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services?

Question

(1 point)
• to provide research and protection against environmental pollutants
• to monitor and ensure that federal civil rights are enforced
• to provide services such as Medicare and Medicaid
• to provide Social Security benefits for all Americans

Answer 1

The responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) include:

• To provide services such as Medicare and Medicaid: HHS administers these programs to ensure access to health care for eligible populations, including the elderly, low-income individuals, and certain disabled persons.

The other options mentioned are not primary responsibilities of HHS:

• The responsibility to provide research and protection against environmental pollutants is typically more aligned with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Monitoring and ensuring the enforcement of federal civil rights is mainly the responsibility of the Department of Justice (DOJ), though HHS has a role in health-related civil rights enforcement.
• Providing Social Security benefits is managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA), not HHS.

Thus, the best answer is the third option regarding Medicare and Medicaid.