Medicare/Medicaid Case Studies Assignment

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Assignment Instructions
Case #1
1. If Ben continued working until he turned 64, would he be able to claim Social Security `benefits, and if so, what percentage of his full benefit would he receive?
2. If Ben was in an accident and passed away before retiring, would his wife receive any Social Security benefits? Why or why not?
3. Ben is enrolled in a defined benefit pension plan with his employer. How does this differ from a defined contribution program?