Of course 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
And if I have more credit, will my benefits increase?
These additional credits do not increase your benefit amount. The average of your earnings during your working years, not the total number of credits you earn
Very well. Now for Social Security health benefits, What do I need to do about Medicare?
If you already have Medicare , you can still use this application to apply for retirement benefits.
No I don't have Medicare.
Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.
What other things should I think about before making my decision?
You need to read other things to consider for information on when to take your benefits.
Is there a Social Security online retirement application that I can complete?