Check the Social Security site to look up your account to see the number of quarters you have accumulated and your estimated pension. They no longer send out the annual letters.
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To qualify for Social Security benefits, you typically need to have earned 40 credits. You can earn a maximum of 4 credits per year, and each credit generally corresponds to earning a certain amount of income (which changes annually). Therefore, it would generally take about 10 years of work, or 40 quarters, to qualify for Social Security benefits.
You are not legally required to know your social security number, however, there are many situations in which you will need to know it; you cannot apply for a job or open a bank account without a social security number.
Generally you need 40 credits. You should go to the SSA gov web site for more information. Click on the below link
Whenever you apply for a loan you usually only need your social security number. Anytime you do something where the other party must provide a social security number, the company will get it directly from them. The reasoning for this is that it is unsafe to let many people know your social security number, especially with identity theft on the rise.
Schizophrenia alone does not justify a commitment. However, if you are a danger to yourself or others and you refuse treatment, a committment can be put in place. Many people with schizophrenia receive social security in some form. In order to receive social security disability, you need a certain number of work credits built up. Even if you don't have the number of work credits, you are still eligible for social security income (essentially it's public assistance).
The social security offices in each state provide many services to the public. Here one can register and obtain a social security card and apply for social security benefits among many other things.
how many people die each year who are social security recipients
To be eligible for Medicare benefits in the United States, you generally need to have accumulated 40 quarters (or 10 years) of work credits. These credits are earned by working and paying Social Security taxes. However, there are certain circumstances in which individuals can qualify for Medicare benefits with fewer quarters, such as being married to someone who has earned enough credits. It is recommended to consult with the Social Security Administration to understand your particular situation.
no. social security is a US thing. many countries still discriminate against the disabled.
Yes, as far as I know. Military definitely pays into Social Security, so I would assume ALL government employees do.
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