Eligibility for income assistance benefits requires a prior financial contribution from the individual covered; eligibility for social insurance programs does not.

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Eligibility for social insurance programs such as Social Security and Medicare is based on age, disability, or work history, not on prior financial contributions. Income assistance benefits, on the other hand, often require a demonstration of financial need or a history of paying into the program through taxes or other contributions.

Eligibility for Income Assistance Benefits Requires a Prior Financial Contribution