Social Security provides benefits to eligible people and their dependents, as well as people with disabilities who qualify.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (A)

Social Security is designed to provide ongoing financial support to people who qualify and to their dependents, plus there are specific disability programs for those who meet the medical criteria. Eligible workers can receive retirement or disability benefits, and their dependents (such as spouses or children) can receive benefits as well. For people with disabilities, there are qualifying disability benefits through programs like SSDI and SSI. Because a person must meet both eligibility rules and, for disabilities, a medical/work-history criteria, this statement accurately reflects how Social Security operates.