Which of the following is a public assistance or welfare program as opposed to a social insurance program?

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a public assistance program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; it provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. Unlike social insurance programs, which are funded through payroll taxes and serve individuals who have contributed to the program through their employment, public assistance programs are generally funded through general tax revenues and serve individuals based on need rather than prior contributions.

Which of the Following Is a Public Assistance or Welfare