No, you cannot buy Pension Credits.  In general, you can only earn Pension Credits by working in covered employment; however, the Fund also provides Pension Credits in certain situations to disabled members and members who are called to active duty in the military. 1,000 hours or more in a calendar year = 1 Pension Credit 750 – 999 hours = 3/4 credit 500 – 749 hours – 1/2 credit 250 – 499 hours = 1/4 credit