Following Passage of the Social Security Act, Older People Who

Multiple Choice

Following passage of the Social Security Act, older people who were retired or unemployed were entitled to receive a pension from the government. A pension is basically:

A) a loan to help pay for their hospital bills and require repayment within 10 years.
B) free money that covered the cost of all expenses that have been approved by case management.
C) providing individuals without family a place to live in a "poorhouse."
D) regular cash payments paid to a person, usually after retirement.