Marion owns substantial financial assets. She was surprised that she q

Marion owns substantial financial assets. She was surprised that she qualified for Social Security retirement benefits when she retired because of her high investment income.

What characteristic of social insurance programs is Marion overlooking with respect to her Social Security retirement benefits?
A) Social insurance programs are financially self-supporting.
B) Social insurance program benefits are loosely related to earnings.
C) Social insurance benefits are not means tested.
D) Full funding of social insurance programs is unnecessary.

ANSWER

Answer: C