Definition of respond. 1  intransitive verb. 2  1 : to say something in return : make an answer respond to criticism. 3  2a : to react in response responded to a call for helpb : to show favorable reaction respond to surgery.  3 : to be answerable respond in 1  damages. transitive verb. :  reply.
The minimum amount of quarters of coverage needed to be fully insured is six quarters of coverage and the maximum needed is forty quarters of coverage. Each year, an individual has the potential of earning four quarters of coverage through their work activity. Social Security establishes a monetary amount each year for a quarter of coverage. The amount of quarters of coverage or work credits that an individual earns has a direct affect upon their disability insured status.
1 Currently Insured workers have at least six quarters of coverage out of the previous 13 calendar quarters. 2  Disability Insured varies based on age. 3  Those between 21 and 24 have to have 6 quarters of coverage in the last 12 quarters. 4  If you are 24-30, you have to be covered for half of the available quarters after age 21.