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
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The number of credits does not affect the amount of benefits you receive
what is the number of credits needed for retirement benefits
What do I have to do to be eligible for disability benefits?
What do I have to do to be eligible for disability benefits?
you must meet a recent work test and a duration work test
there are special rules
we can pay benefits to your children and your spouse caring for your children , even if your record does n't have the number of credits needed. They can get benefits if you have credits for one and one - half year 's work 6 credits in the three years before your death .
How Credits Are Earned