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 …