{"id":8330,"date":"2022-12-05T14:57:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T14:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-439166-3568869.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=8330"},"modified":"2022-12-06T16:23:40","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T16:23:40","slug":"what-is-the-work-history-requirement-for-ssdi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casadelajusticia.com\/en\/what-is-the-work-history-requirement-for-ssdi\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Work History Requirement for SSDI?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”8380″ bg_position=”center top” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”11%” bottom_padding=”11%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” color_overlay=”#000000″ advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.5″ gradient_direction=”top_to_bottom” shape_divider_color=”#fbf9f7″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_bring_to_front=”true” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”tilt_alt” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”banner-text”]\n

What is the Work History Requirement for SSDI?\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n
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\n<\/i> 1-800-840-4040<\/a><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”80″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” zindex=”99″ overflow=”visible” class=”row-widt cls-contain row-cyan-bg” id=”services” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”both” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”tilt” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”5%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”6168″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_bottom=”40″][vc_column_text]As an employee in the United States, you\u2019re entitled to <\/span>Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)<\/span><\/a> if you are unable to work due to injury or sickness. However, not everyone is eligible for SSDI coverage, as you must meet specific work history requirements with the <\/span>Social Security Administration (SSA)<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While you don\u2019t have to be a U.S. citizen to<\/span> qualify for SSDI<\/span><\/a>, you must be a documented worker who has been employed for a certain period of time. Since it can be difficult to get the documentation together to prove your work history, you\u2019re well-advised to work with attorneys like those at Casa de la Justicia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our bilingual team will translate SSA forms into Spanish and explain the whole process to you. <\/span>Casa de la Justicia<\/span><\/a> has experience with complex government forms \u2013 we also know exactly what backup documents you need to validate your claim.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Is SSDI Based on Your Work History?<\/b><\/p>\n

Unlike worker\u2019s comp where you are eligible for coverage as soon as you start a job, you need a rather extensive work history to qualify for SSDI. The SSA came up with a point system known as \u201c<\/span>Social Security Credits<\/span><\/a>\u201d that are used to measure employment qualifications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are Social Security Credits?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The SSA applies credits to track of your work history for Social Security benefits. The system is set up so you can earn a maximum of 4 credits per year \u2013 totals can vary slightly with your income. According to the <\/span>SSA website<\/span><\/a>, \u201cin 2022, for example, you earn one credit for each $1,510 in wages or self-employment income. When you’ve earned $6,040 you’ve earned your four credits for the year.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For SSDI claims, you must verify <\/span>5 years of work in the past 10 years<\/span><\/a> and have earned 20 credits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the Work Requirements for SSDI Acceptance?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

While the SSA credit system might seem a bit confusing, don\u2019t worry, there are easier ways to figure out if you qualify for SSDI. All you have to do is ensure that you meet the minimum criteria – the lawyers at Casa de la Justicia will handle the rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The basic work requirements needed for SSDI coverage include:<\/span><\/p>\n