Yes I did have quarters with work history disjointed. That is why I became an artist in my younger years, so I could work my chemo in and around my show schedule. I continued to do this all my life. The last ten years prior to my disability, was extremely disjointed as I had 9 surgeries, and did not work in between during my recovery. So I do have SSI. I called the Attorney to find out. I also have Medicaid, though it is worthless down here. No one will accept it. My doctors can charge the 20% but they do not, in stead offer me grace for that 20%.
Yes I have a cap of 2,000. The system isn't set up for success, or to better your circumstances. Ginnie