Federal Benefits
/ˈfɛdərəl ˈbɛnəfɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Government-provided monetary or non-monetary assistance awarded to individuals meeting certain eligibility criteria under federal law.
She applied for federal benefits to cover her healthcare expenses.
- (n.) Entitlements such as Social Security, Medicare, unemployment compensation, and veterans' pensions granted by the federal government.
Veterans are entitled to specific federal benefits for their service.
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- federal benefits
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Commentary
Federal benefits often have eligibility conditions strictly defined by statute or regulation, and may vary substantially from state-administered benefits.
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