Of course. You must earn at least 40 Social Security credits to qualify for Social Security benefits. You earn Social Security credits when you work and pay Social Security taxes.
Well, it's a bit complicated. I'm disabled and need to know how many credits I need for social security.
To name an example, if you become disabled at age 27, you would need 3 years of work 12 credits out of the past 6 years between ages 21 and 27.
Alright, but what if I'm statutorily blind?
In that case you must only meet the duration of work test.
How many credits do I need for retirement benefits if I was born in 1983?
You need 40 credits to qualify for retirement.
I see. Is there anything else you can tell me about the credits I need for retirement?
Were you born after 1928?
Yes, I said so before. In 1983.