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.
Below is information regarding the premium. For more information on the Self-Pay program and premium, click here. Health Premium Payment Rules for Earned and Earned Inactive Coverage The minimum requirements for Earned Eligibility commencing on the first day of any calendar quarter in 2015 and 2016 are outlined below. Calendar quarters start on January 1st, April 1st, July 1st and October 1st. Minimum requirements for Earned Eligibility may increase each year.