user: what can you tell me about Social Security Credits[NEWLINE]agent: 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[NEWLINE]user: I need more information[NEWLINE]agent: The number of credits does not affect the amount of benefits you receive[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what is the number of credits needed for retirement benefits[NEWLINE]agent: What do I have to do to be eligible for disability benefits?[NEWLINE]user: What do I have to do to be eligible for disability benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: you must meet a recent work test and a duration work test[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: there are special rules[NEWLINE]agent: 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.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How Credits Are Earned