When did younger recipients with disabilities start to benefit from home health services as part of the Social Security Act?
a. 1955 c. 1975
b. 1965 d. 1985
B
With the implementation of Medicare benefits in 1965 as part of the Social Security Act, home health services became available to qualified elderly in their homes and not just the poor. This benefit was also extended to certain young recipients with disabilities.
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