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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

By Cristina Vital
Social Security Manager
Rock Island Social Security Office

OUR TOP SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES

We strive to provide the public with accurate and helpful information. In addition to the resources available on our website at www.ssa.gov, we post useful information on our social media channels. We invite you to learn about our programs and services on our social media pages:

• Our Social Security Blog – Here we post articles about our program, current events, and online services. We respond to general questions and comments people share. You can read our articles and subscribe at blog.ssa.gov. Our blog is now available in Spanish at blog.ssa.gov/es.
• Facebook – www.facebook.com/socialsecurity. Facebook is our primary page for sharing information about our programs and services with our vast network of followers and advocacy groups.
• Administración del Seguro Social – www.facebook.com/segurosocial. Our Spanish Facebook page shares information about our programs and services.
• X – www.x.com/socialsecurity. @SocialSecurity is our official account. This page to provide timely information and updates about our programs and services with our followers and advocacy groups.
• •  Seguro Social – www.x.com/segurosocial. On this page we share information about our programs and services in Spanish.
• Instagram – www.instagram.com/SocialSecurity. On this page we share stories and resources that can help you and your loved ones.
• YouTube – www.youtube.com/SocialSecurity. We have many informative videos on this page. Our videos cover online services, applying for retirement and disability benefits, Social Security-related scams, and much more. We also offer some of our videos in Spanish and other languages.

You can find a full list of our social media channels at www.ssa.gov/socialmedia. Connect with us on social media to learn helpful information and ask general questions. But remember, you should never post personal information on social media. Follow along and share our pages with friends, neighbors, or loved ones today.

SOCIAL SECURITY ANNOUNCES NEW RESOURCES FOR SICKLE CELL WARRIORS

Are you a sickle cell warrior or do you know someone with sickle cell disease? At Social Security, we’re committed to supporting sickle cell warriors and the people who care for them. An adult or child with sickle cell disease may be eligible for benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

SSDI benefits are based on earnings and are not subject to income and resource limits. SSI is a needs-based program that provides payments to people who are age 65 or older, blind, or have a disability and have limited income and resources.

Our publications provide information, examples, and tips to help you understand the disability application and evaluation process. You can learn more by reading:

• Sickle Cell Disease and the Social Security Disability Evaluation Process for Adults at www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-60-003.pdf.
• Sickle Cell Disease and the Social Security Disability Evaluation Process for Children at www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-60-004.pdf.

Our publication, Sickle Cell Disease: A Guide for Health Professionals on Providing Medical Evidence for Social Security Disability Claims at www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-60-005.pdf, explains the medical evidence we need to make medical decisions for people with sickle cell disease. For more information about our disability programs and related topics, visit our blog article titled Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits at blog.ssa.gov/understanding-social-security-disability-benefits. These resources help ensure timely, equitable, and accurate disability evaluations for people with sickle cell disease.

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QUESTION & ANSWER

Question:

How do I earn Social Security credits and how many do I need to be eligible for benefits?

Answer:

We use your total yearly earnings to figure your Social Security credits. The amount needed for 1 credit in 2025 is $1,810. You must earn $7,240 to get the maximum 4 credits for the year. The amount needed to earn 1 credit usually increases each year when average wages increase.

To be eligible for Social Security benefits, you must earn a certain number of credits. The number of credits you need depends on your age when you apply and the type of benefit. No one needs more than 40 credits for any Social Security benefit. You can read more about credits in our publication, How You Earn Credits at www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10072.pdf. For more information, visit our website at www.ssa.gov/retirement.