What is a Quarter of Coverage?

Understanding How Quarters of Coverage are Credited for Social Security Disability Benefits, § 404.144

Quarters of Coverage (QCs) are a critical factor in determining eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0144.htm To be eligible for these benefits, an individual must have earned a certain number of QCs through paying Social Security taxes. This guide provides an overview of how QCs are credited for calendar years after 1977, including the …

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Understanding Social Security Coverage: What is a Quarter of Coverage? § 404.140

As a worker, it is important to understand how your social security benefits are determined. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0140.htm One of the most important aspects of this determination is the concept of a “quarter of coverage” or QC. A QC is the basic unit of social security coverage used in determining a worker’s insured status. In this blog …

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