NEW ORLEANS -- Poppy seeds can indeed result in a false positive on a drug test, researchers said here.
In 2016, a worker must earn $1,260 to earn one work credit. In order to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you will generally need to have earned a total of 20 work credits, although there are age exceptions to this rule.
Example: If you became disabled at age 29, you must have enough credits for 4 years of work (16 credits). The following chart outlines how many work credits you will need to receive Social Security Disability benefits.