An individual is currently insured if they have at least six QC's during any one of the following periods:

1. a. 

   The 13-quarter period ending with the quarter of death;

2. b. 

   The 13-quarter period ending with the quarter in which they became entitled to a RIB; or

3. c. 

   The 13-quarter period ending with the quarter in which they most recently became entitled to a DIB (e.g., disability onset date).

IMPORTANT: If the worker is an alien whose SSN was first assigned on or after January 1, 2004, then they must meet additional requirements of Section 211 of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-203) to be currently insured and to establish entitlement based on their earnings. See RS 00301.102 for a full discussion of these requirements.

In determining the 13-quarter period:

1. a. 

   Do not count as part of such 13-quarter period any quarter any part of which was included in a period of disability except for the first and last quarters of the period of disability if they are QCs.

2. b. 

   An intervening period of disability may extend the 13-quarter period during which the six QC's necessary for a currently insured status must be acquired.