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■ SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 439.7.2 Crediting Verified Quarters of Coverage (toc) Step If . . . Then . . . 1. Review the individual’s record. Do the codes which represent countable quarters add up to at least 40? Yes The individual meets the 40-quarter requirement and is in an eligible non- citizen category. No Are there current or prior years earnings which are not shown on the documentation, but if added to the total will equal at least 40? If . . . Then . . . If yes, see A-439.7.3 If no, go to Step 2 2. Review other records for the periods which can be used (i.e., during the marriage for a spouse and under age 18 for a parent). When you add these countable quarters to the individual’s record, do they add up to at least 40? Yes The individual meets the 40-quarter requirement and is in an eligible non- citizen category. No Go to Step 3 3. Review the field "Minimum Number QCs 1937-1950" on the documentation from Social Security. If these can be used, add them to the individual’s total countable quarters. Does the total equal at least 40? Yes The individual meets the 40-quarter requirement and is in an eligible non- citizen category. No Go to Step 4 4. Review the field "Maximum Number of QCs 1937-1950 and look for codes # and Z. Do the maximum number and/or the codes # and Z equal at least 40 when added to the individual’s total? Yes Refer the case to the Social Security Administration, as described in A-439.7.5. No Go to Step 5 5. Review the quarters reflected on the Social Security documentation with the applicant. Does the individual believe countable quarters are missing? Yes Refer the case to the Social Security Administration, as described in A-439.7.5. No The individual cannot meet the 40 quarter requirement and is not in this eligible non-citizen category. 439.7.3 Countable Quarters Based On Earnings (toc) For 1978 and later, credits are based solely on the total yearly amount of earnings and may not reflect work in the actual quarter. The number of creditable Q/Cs are obtained by dividing the individual’s total earned income by the increment amount for the year. All types of earnings appearing on SSA records follow this rule. The amount of earnings needed to earn a credit may be different for each year. For 1978 through 2026, the amount of earnings needed for each quarter/credit is: A-439.7.2 CITIZENSHIP Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 01 May 26 MTL 06/26 Crediting Verified Quarters of Coverage