20 CFR § 404.102 - Definitions.

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title: "20 CFR § 404.102 - Definitions."
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part_name: "FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY INSURANCE (1950-  )"
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# 404.102 Definitions.

For the purpose of this subpart—

*Act* means the Social Security Act, as amended.

*Age* means how many years old you are. You reach a particular age on the day before your birthday. For example, if your sixty-second birthday is on July 1, 1979, you became age 62 on June 30, 1979.

*Quarter* or *calendar quarter* means a period of three calendar months ending March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31 of any year.

*We, our,* or *us* means the Social Security Administration.

*You* or *your* means the worker whose insured status is being considered.