of course You must obtain 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.
and can you please indicate the number of credits needed for survivors benefits?
The number of credits needed for family members to be eligible for survivor benefits depends on their age when they die. The younger you are, the less credits needed.
Are you already receiving retirement or disability benefits at the time of your family member's death?
Si ya estoy recibiendo beneficios de jubilación
If you are already receiving retirement or disability benefits at the time of your death, we will pay your survivors based on that right. We will not have to determine your credits again.
I have a question that requires a change that goes against the laws of the program. What if I need to make a change that cannot be made through my social security? What should I do then?
Then you can contact us for additional support.
Now I need to find out how many credits are needed for retirement benefits. How much credit is needed if the individual was born after 1928?
you need 40 credits to qualify for retirement.
Where might I be able to find more information about credits needed to qualify for retirement?