Which situation would NOT qualify a worker for currently insured status?

A worker does not qualify for currently insured status if they retire with fewer than the required number of quarters of coverage within the specified timeframe. Currently insured status typically requires workers to have accrued at least 6 quarters of coverage within the last 13 quarters. In this case, if a worker has only 4 quarters of coverage in that timeframe, they do not meet the necessary criteria to be classified as currently insured.

In contrast, the other situations presented provide a basis for qualifying as currently insured. If a worker passes away after accruing the necessary 6 quarters, or if they experience a disability onset after having enough quarters, they can still be deemed currently insured. Additionally, if a worker is actively employed and has earned 7 quarters of coverage, they clearly meet and exceed the qualifications for currently insured status. This understanding highlights the importance of both the amount of coverage and the timing in relation to the status.