What is the earliest age that a person can receive social security disability benefits?

There is no minimum age. However, to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you must have worked long enough and recently enough under Social Security. You can earn up to a maximum of four (4) work credits per year. The amount of earnings required for to earn one credit increases each year.

The number of work credits you need for Social Security Disability Benefits depends on your age when you became disabled. Generally you need twenty (20) credits earned in the last ten (10) years ending with the year you became disabled. However, some younger workers depending on there age may qualify with fewer credits.