Which statement best describes what Social Security is and how it works?
A) Social Security is a mandatory payroll deduction for current workers who then receive the retirement benefit on an annual basis.
B) Social Security is an optional program to allow retirees to continue contributing to their individual retirement accounts.
C) Social Security is a government program that pools contributions from current workers to then provide retirement support benefits to those who are eligible.
D) Social Security is a federal health insurance program for retired workers.