Which of the following is true of Social Security and Medicare?

A. Social Security income is decided as follows: the lower your income while working, the larger your Social Security benefit upon retirement.
B. Families in the top fifth of the income population receive more in Social Security and Medicare benefits than the government spends in total on TANF, SSI, food stamps, and housing subsidies for the poor.
C. Eligibility requirements make sure that all Social Security beneficiaries have an absolute economic need for the benefit.
D. Spending on TANF and SSI exceeds the total of all spending of public assistance programs.
E. Most retirees are not eligible to receive Social Security benefits.


Answer: B

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