Federal income guidelines are used primarily
1. To determine financial eligibility for government assistance programs
2. For statistical purposes
3. To identify those with inadequate resources for basic needs
4. To provide guidelines for reform of social programs
ANS: 1
Federal income guidelines are used primarily to determine financial eligibility for government assistance programs.
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