Definition of respond. 1  intransitive verb. 2  1 : to say something in return : make an answer respond to criticism. 3  2a : to react in response responded to a call for helpb : to show favorable reaction respond to surgery.  3 : to be answerable respond in 1  damages. transitive verb. :  reply.
The minimum amount of quarters of coverage needed to be fully insured is six quarters of coverage and the maximum needed is forty quarters of coverage. Each year, an individual has the potential of earning four quarters of coverage through their work activity. Social Security establishes a monetary amount each year for a quarter of coverage. The amount of quarters of coverage or work credits that an individual earns has a direct affect upon their disability insured status.
To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance, you must have earned enough quarters of coverage (also called credits of coverage) to meet the minimum requirements. Quarters of coverage are based upon your annual earnings and you can earn up to four credits each year. In the year 2009, you receive one credit for each $1,090.00 in earned income, so if you earn at least $4,360.00 during the year, you will receive credit for four quarters.