The term means test refers to
A. the mandatory psychological examination that Medicare and Medicaid applicants must undergo before they can receive benefits.
B. the tax on a portion of the social security benefits of upper-income retirees.
C. the mandatory physical examination that Medicare and Medicaid applicants must undergo before they can receive benefits.
D. the need to prove that an applicant's income is low enough to qualify for public assistance.
E. None of these answers is correct.
Answer: D
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