* Collecting Unemployment Benefits and Social Security
Generally, unemployment benefits do not affect your ability to receive Social Security benefits.
You may be eligible to collect both Social Security benefits and unemployment benefits at the same time.
Contact the Social Security Administration (SSA)
For more information, contact the Social Security Administration by phone at:
Phone: 1.800.772.1213
TTY: 1.800.325.0778
International SSA Operations (if you live outside the U.S.)
For unemployment information, contact your state unemployment office.
Need More Information? Try These Additional Resources:
- SSA Annual Earnings Test
- Information and Services for Current Social Security Beneficiaries
- How Work Affects Your Benefits
- Social Security Benefits for a Non-Working Spouse
- Railroad Retirement Benefits
The short link for this FAQ is http://1.usa.gov/q5twXV