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Question 1

Workers not covered by Social Security (4)

Answer 1

1. CSRS before 1984
2. Railroad workers
3. State and local gov. employees.
4. Ministers

Question 2

Other Categories of work not covered by Social Security

Answer 2

1. Americans working abroad for foreign affliates
2. Foreign nationals working in the US
3. Student workers
4. Self-employed persons earning less than $400/year

Question 3

How many years of covered service is required for a person to be eligible for retirement benefits through social security?

Answer 3

10 years