What distinguishes a means-tested program from a social insurance program?
A. A means-tested program extends benefits based on age categories, while a social insurance program provides benefits based on immediate need.
B. A means-tested program only extends benefits to the elderly, while a social insurance program extends benefits to everybody.
C. A social insurance program provides benefits based on demonstrated need, while a means-tested program provides benefits based on lifetime contributions.
D. A social insurance program provides benefits based on lifetime contributions, while a means-tested program provides benefits based on demonstrated need.
Answer: D
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