You will have to earn at least 40 social security credits to get benefits for social security.
How are many credits are earned each year?
You can earn up to a maximum of four credits per year as you earn and pay social security taxes.
What if I am statutorily blind?
Then you only need to meet the duration of work test.
What happens if I do not get enough credits?
We will not be able to give you benefits when you don't make enough credit and we use the amount of credits you earned to determine your eligibility for retirement or disability benefits.
will the amount of earnings to make a credit change?
Yes, it could change from year to year; but in 2020 you will earn one credit per every $1,410 each year and in turn must make $5,640 to get your full four credits.
What is the total of credits need for retirement benefits?
We you born after 1928?
Yes, I was born after 1928.