NEW ORLEANS -- Poppy seeds can indeed result in a false positive on a drug test, researchers said here.
In 2016, a worker must earn $1,260 to earn one work credit. In order to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you will generally need to have earned a total of 20 work credits, although there are age exceptions to this rule.
The exact amount of work credits you earn each year will depend on your employment activity and the amount of your earnings. In 2018, a worker must earn $1,320 to earn one work credit. In order to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you will generally need to have earned a total of 20 work credits, although there are age exceptions to this rule. For Social Security Disability applicants who are over 31 years of age, a total of 20 work credits earned within the past 15 years is generally needed. If you are younger, you may be able to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits with fewer work credits.