Which program provides benefits to individuals who are blind, disabled, or age 65 or older and may include housing assistance, health care, and food stamps?

• A. Medicaid
• B. TANF
• C. Earned Income Credit
• D. SSI

Answer: (D)

This question focuses on which program is designed for people who are elderly, blind, or disabled and have limited income. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is that program. It provides cash benefits to help meet basic needs, and recipients often become eligible for other supports such as Medicaid for health care and SNAP for food assistance; housing help is also commonly accessible through related programs for low-income seniors or disabled individuals. Medicaid is primarily health coverage, TANF is cash aid for families with children, and the Earned Income Credit is a tax credit for workers, not the needs-based program tied to age, blindness, or disability.