Of course. You must earn at least 40 Social Security credits to qualify for Social Security benefits.
Do I need anything else for disability benefits, or how does it work?
Yes, you must meet a recent work test and a duration work test.
And those credits, I get them for working my job, right?
Correct. You earn Social Security credits when you work and pay Social Security taxes.
I'm 69 years of age now, how many credits do I need to retire?
You need 40 credits to qualify for retirement.
I'm statutory blind, how am I supposed to do the work test?
In that case there is not a recent work test requirement.
That's good to hear. How do I earn more credits?
Do you currently work and pay Social Security taxes?