Work Credits Needed

To qualify for SSDI in Oregon, you must have:

• Earned enough work credits through paying Social Security taxes during employment.
• The number of credits required varies based on your age at the time of disability.
• Typically, you need about 20 credits within the last 10 years before disability.

Age-Related Credit Requirements

How many credits you need depends on your age:

• Older workers generally require more credits to qualify.
• Younger workers may qualify with fewer credits if disability occurs early.

Recent Work Requirement

The SSA also looks for recent work history:

• You need to have worked a certain number of years close to when your disability began.
• This shows you have recently been active in the workforce.

Qualifying Period

Generally, you must have worked for at least:

• 5 out of the last 10 years before becoming disabled for most adults.
• This may be less for younger applicants.

Checking Your Eligibility

Before applying, consider:

• Verifying your work history through your Social Security statement.
• Ensuring you meet the minimum work credit requirements based on your age.

Exceptions and Special Cases

Some situations may affect credit requirements:

• Disabilities starting before age 31 have different credit rules.
• Certain special conditions may allow earlier qualification.