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Social Security Eligibility and Work Credits–An Annually Changing Scenario - nasdaq.com
With all the hoopla about the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits, compounded by its erosion due to Medicare Part B increases, it’s easy to see why changes to the earnings requirement for work credits can go unnoticed. After all, the requirements don’t apply to the majority of workforce participants, but some need to be aware of the change. The new level for 2026 is $1890 in quarterly earnings, adjusted using the National Average Wage Index from 2025’s $1810 value.
An article by The Motley Fool’s Maurie Backman, posted on nasdaq.com, provides additional information on this change, along with advice to be diligent about all changes to Social Security. The AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service can help you stay up to date. It’s a service available free to the public; click here to learn how to access it.
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