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.
Social Security retirement benefits are available to those who qualify. Qualification requires a work history of 40 credits or approximately 10 years in a position that takes FICA or Social Security taxes out of a paycheck. Early retirement for Social Security purposes is available at age 62, but preparation starts much earlier.