In order for Mary to qualify for benefits under a means-tested transfer payment program,
A)she must have worked and contributed to the program
B)she must be able to repay the cash transfer at a later date
C)the head of her household must be able to hold a job
D)she must be totally disabled
E)her household's income and/or assets must fall below a certain level

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Means-tested transfer payment programs, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), are designed to provide assistance to individuals and families with low income and limited resources. Therefore, in order to qualify for benefits, Mary's household income and/or assets must fall below a certain level. Option A is not necessarily true as some means-tested programs, like SSI, are not based on contribution or work history. Option B is not true as means-tested transfers are not repayable. Option C is not applicable to Mary. Option D is not always true, as some means-tested programs like SNAP (food stamps) do not require total disability.

In Order for Mary to Qualify for Benefits Under a Means-Tested