5 The US Welfare State Programs II Aa Aa The government subs

5. The U.S. Welfare State Programs II Aa Aa The government subsidizes a wide variety of programs intended to help the poor, including social insurance and poverty programs, such as income assistance programs Which of the following are examples of in-kind transfer programs? Check all that apply. Social Security Medicaid SSI (Supplemental Security Income)

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Medicaid is an in-kind transfer program whereas social security and supplementary security income are cash transfer in nature.

In-kind benefits are benefits which are received in the form of goods and services like health care. The benefits of in-kind program are tangible in nature. Medicaid, Housing programs, Medicaid etc comes under in-kind programs. But under cash transfer programs the recipients receive cash with which they can avail goods and services.