Under which of the following public assistance programs does the federal government pay monthly checks to people in financial need who are 65 years of age and older or who are blind or disabled at any age?

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is the federal assistance program that provides monthly payments to people who are 65 years or older, blind, or disabled. It is a means-tested program, which means that applicants must meet certain income and asset requirements to be eligible for benefits. The other options (A, B, and D) do not fit the description of providing monthly checks to people in financial need who meet specific criteria.

Under Which of the Following Public Assistance Programs Does the Federal