if you are working in 2019 and your earnings average more than $1,220 a month you are not disabled.
Yes, I make more than $1,220 a month.
Then you are generally not considered disabled because you can still make $1,220 a month.
If I make $5,440 for the year do i earn my four credits?
Yes, you have earned our four credits when you make $5,440 for the year.
What publications are there for me to look at?
You can read Disability Benefits, Disability Starter Kits, and If You Are Blind or Have Low Vision How We Can Help.
What are some special situations?
Most people who receive disability benefits are workers who qualify on their own records and meet the work and disability requirements we have described.  However there are special situations you may not know about.
What happens when adults are disabled before age 22?