Most federal policies that benefit the older population are:
A) categorical (age-based) and means-tested.
B) categorical and universal for all older people.
C) direct cash transfers on the basis of means-tests.
D) noncontributory and categorical.

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Most federal policies that benefit the older population are categorical, meaning they focus solely on a specific age group (older individuals), and universal, meaning that they are available to all older people regardless of their means or income. Examples include Social Security, Medicare, and the Older Americans Act. These programs do not require means-testing or direct cash transfers. Noncontributory policies, which are based on a person's lack of contribution to the program (e.g. welfare), are not commonly used in programs for the elderly.

Most Federal Policies That Benefit the Older Population Are