The largest federal support program for the elderly and poor Americans was created with which of the following?
A) Social Security Act
B) Medicare Amendment
C) Medicaid Amendment
D) Hill-Burton Act

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The Social Security Act was passed in 1935 and created programs to provide economic security for the elderly, as well as for children, disabled individuals, and other vulnerable populations. Social Security is the largest federally funded program for elderly Americans, providing retirement benefits, disability insurance, and survivor benefits. It also provides financial assistance for low-income individuals and families through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other programs. Medicare and Medicaid were later expansions of the Social Security Act to address healthcare concerns for vulnerable populations. The Hill-Burton Act, passed in 1946, provided funding for hospital construction and modernization, but was not specifically focused on supporting elderly or low-income Americans.

The Largest Federal Support Program for the Elderly and Poor