How do I qualify for Disability?
Do you want to know how to qualify for disability benefits?
Yes, I would like to learn about disability benefits.
You must first have worked in jobs covered by Social Security and then you must have a medical condition that meets our definition of disability.
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How long should my work history be?
In addition to meeting our definition of disability, you must also have worked long enough and recently under Social Security to qualify for disability.
When I earn $5,440 how many credits does that give me?
When you earn $5,440 you have earned your four credits for the year.
How many work credits do I need and what does it depend on?
The number of work credits you need to qualify for disability benefits depends on your age when you become disabled.  Most of the time, you need 40 credits, 20 of which were earned in the last 10 years ending with the year you become disabled.
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How is it determined if an adult "child" is disabled for SSDI benefits?
Is the child age 18 or older?
Yes, my child is 18 years or older.
Then we will evaluate his or her disability the same way we would the disability for any adult.  We then send in the application to the Disability Determination Services in your state that completes the decision for us.
