What is a potential requirement to receive Social Security Disability Benefits?

To qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits, one of the key requirements is that the individual must have worked in jobs that are covered by Social Security. This means that the person needs to have earned sufficient work credits through their employment history, which are accumulated based on the amount of money they have paid into the Social Security system via payroll taxes.

Typically, to qualify, an applicant must have worked for a certain number of years and have paid Social Security taxes during that time. This framework ensures that the benefits are available to those who have contributed to the system and thus have a vested interest in receiving assistance when they become unable to work due to a disability.

Other options listed do not align with the requirements for Social Security Disability Benefits. Being unemployed or a retiree does not guarantee eligibility, as benefits are contingent upon meeting the work history criteria. Holding a part-time job, while potentially meaningful in a broader employment context, does not directly link to the eligibility for disability benefits if the individual has not adequately worked in jobs covered by Social Security.