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■ SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 439 SOCIAL SECURITY EARNINGS – QUARTERS (toc) To qualify for SNAP based on 40 qualifying quarters of coverage, an individual must be a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) and have earned (or be credited with) 40 qualifying quarters. 439.1 Definition of Quarter/Credit (toc) The term "quarter" means the 3-calendar month periods ending with March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 each year. Social Security credits (formerly called "quarters of coverage") are earned by working at a job or as a self- employed individual. A maximum of 4 credits may be earned each year. 439.2 Who May Be Included in the Q/C (Quarter/Credit) Count (toc) If a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) individual, who is not eligible in another category, does not provide verification of Social Security Quarter/Credit (Q/C) coverage at the time of the interview, information must be obtained to determine the potential effect on their eligibility by applying the 40 quarter/credit provision to the individual. Quarter/Credits from the following people may be counted toward the individual’s 40 Q/C total: ● The individual. ● The individual’s biological parents (unless adopted) and includes quarters worked prior to the individual’s date of birth up to the date the individual turned age 18, whether or not the child resided with the parent. ● The individual’s adoptive parents and includes quarters worked prior to the individual’s date of birth up to the date the individual turned age 18, whether or not the child resided with the parent. ● The individual’s stepparents, provided the step relationship still exists, but only for quarters worked while the relationship was in existence and includes those worked prior to the individual’s date of birth (if step relationship existed) up to the date the individual turned age 18. ● The individual’s current spouse (even if not living together), but only for the quarters worked during the spousal relationship. ● The individual’s former spouse, only if the marriage ended by death, and only for quarters worked during the marriage. CITIZENSHIP Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 01 May 26 MTL 06/26 SOCIAL SECURITY EARNINGS - QUARTERS A-439