Well, she can get those benefits earning credits, up to four each year. Those are credited for each $1,360 of wages or self-employment income.
I see. Ad how much she would have to earn to get those four credits?
She would have to earn $5,440 to be credited with those four credits. That should repeat each year.
O.k, got it, thanks for that. I heard other family members could be eligible for this kind of benefits, could you tell me which ones?
Do you have a stepchild, grandchild, step grandchild or adopted child?
Yes, I have a grandchild.
Do you have any of your parents still alive?
No, they're not.
Obviously, those can't get any benefit, as you may already guessed.
Yeah, I know, don't worry. Going back to my spouse's credits. How many credit will need to get the benefits?