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.
The exact amount of the reduction is based on your years of substantial earnings covered under Social Security and adjusted every year. In 2014, the maximum reduction in Social Security benefits under the Windfall Elimination Provision is $428 per month if you were age 62 in 2016. If you earned at least 40 Social Security credits through other employment, you should apply for Social Security, even though you may receive a reduced Social Security benefit.