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) Marla Simmons is a 38 year-old free-lance graphic designer who has sought your

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Question

) Marla Simmons is a 38 year-old free-lance graphic designer who has sought your counsel after having been diagnosed with a terminal degenerative illness. Her doctor has determined that she will only be able to work for another 6 months and that her life expectancy is just 12 to 18 months. Marla tells you that she has always been self-employed and has only paid into Social Security for the past two years. She is married, has two children and is presently the sole bread-winner in her family. What benefits will be available to Marla and her family from Social Security due to her disability?

I. Medicare Part A

II. Medicare Part B

III. Monthly disability benefit

IV. Lump-sum disability benefit

V. Monthly disability benefit to spouse

a.) I, II, and III only

b.) III and V only

c.) I, II and IV only

d.) III only

e.) None of the above

Explanation / Answer

Answer is option b.that is monthly disability benefit and monthly disability benefit to spouse.others are not suitable for her and family.