Social Security Disability - Page 2

The 20/40 Rule in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) refers to the general requirement for workers 31 and older to qualify for benefits. With this, you need to earn a minimum of 20 work credits within a 40-quarter (10-year) period prior to your disability onset to be insured. If you don’t, the Social Security Administration (SSA) …

If you don’t have enough work credits for SSDI when you apply, the Social Security Administration will likely deny your claim. However, that doesn’t mean you’re out of options.  You may still qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits under a different program or be able to earn more credits through future work. These …

You know you have 40 credits for Social Security by checking your work record, which tracks your income and years of contributions. Each year you work and pay Social Security taxes, you can earn up to four credits, depending on your annual wages or self-employment income. Most people reach 40 credits after about 10 years …

The five-year rule for Social Security Disability explains how long your work credits stay valid for SSDI benefits after you stop working. If you become disabled within five years of leaving a job where you paid into Social Security, you may still qualify for SSDI benefits. After those five years pass, you might lose eligibility …