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.
For you and your dependents/survivors to qualify for full benefits under each program, you need to be âfully insured.â You and/or your dependents may also qualify for limited benefits if you are âcurrently insured.â. Each status requires a certain number of social security quarters of employment earnings. This number changes from year to year. In 2010, a quarter of earnings is $1,120.
What Is the Income Limit for SSI? The income limit for the SSI program is based on something called the federal benefit rate (FBR). The federal benefit rate represents both the SSI income limit and the maximum federal monthly SSI payment. In 2016, the FBR is $733 per month for individuals and $1,100 for couples. (The FBR increases annually if there is a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.)