Question

Bill and Joanne Ames have a child, John, who has Autism. John has never worked and his parents have asked your assistance in applying for social security benefits now that John has turned 18 years old. For income purposes you tell them to apply for which of the following programs?

A. Medicaid

B. Medicare

C. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)- Title XVI

D. Social Security Retirement Benefits (SSA)- Title II, 42 U.S.C. Sec 402 to 431

Answer 1

Answer ; C. Supplemental Security Income (SSI )

Reason ; In the given scenario, the John is referred as disabled one and he is trying to get social security benefits. Especially John is looking for some income cause he had crossed the age of 18. the above mentioned program is applicable for him to gain the benefits for his condition. The other mentioned program will not meet his income purpose. Therefore the nurse may suggest john to apply the above mentioned program.