Can you collect social security benefits and unemployment insurance in Maryland at the same time?

Answer 1

Because the Social Security Administration has a very severe test on whether you qualify for their program, if you are unable to work, it's unlikely you would be eligible for Illinois' unemployment benefit because you are required to actively search for full time work, among other things. However, this applies to the Social Security Disability program, not the normal Social security benefits, described in the answer below.

You can collect unemployment and Social Security in Illinois, BUT because of what is called the offset law, you will only receive part of your rightful unemployment payment. For example, $145 a week is deducted from my unemployment payment because I receive Social Security. The state legislature in Springfield has to repeal the offset law so senior workers can get our full unemployment payments. Illinois AARP can put you in touch with people who are trying to get the law repealed in the 2010 session. Illinois, Louisiana, Utah and Puerto Rico are the only places in the US that still have an offset law.

Answer 2

Yes. Maryland is one of a few states which allow this.. Accepting minimum wage jobs at full time is close to or exactly within the range of what Social Security calls SGA or substantial gaiinful activity, but the job would have to pay minimum wage of 7.25 an hour.

Answer 3

You have to be ready, willing, and able to work full time immediately for unemployment. SSD may allow some forms of work that does not affect your disability. If you met BOTH criteria, then you might be able to.

Answer 4

Apparently, from the information in the Related Link below, New Jersey has disability payments due for reasons of being unable to work, therefore one could not pass eligibility to collect unemployment or, in the alternative, if collecting unemployment, would not be eligible for disability.

Answer 5

Technically, yes, but it's risky.

While the Social Security Administration doesn't prohibit people on (SSDI) disability from receiving unemployment checks, the state of Wisconsin requires all unemployment recipients to be willing and able to accept full-time work. This creates a conflict, because you're generally not eligible for Social Security disability benefits if you're capable of full-time work.

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development requires you provide your Social Security number, or they won't process your claim (authorized under Internal Revenue Code of 1954, 26 U.S.C. 85, Sections 6011(a), 6050(b), 6109(a), P.L. 98-369, Section 1137(a)(1) and under Wisconsin Statute Section 108.04(2)(e)). The rules clearly state that they will share information about your claim with other government agencies to determine how unemployment affects other benefits you may receive, such as Medicaid and food stamps.

The conflict between simultaneously claiming to be incapable of "Substantial Gainful Activity" (SGA), which generally translates to full-time work, and contractually agreeing you're willing to accept full-time work (under Wisconsin rules) in exchange for unemployment compensation, has the potential to trigger a Continuing Disability Review (CDR), which may result in the SSA determining you no longer meet disability requirements.

If you believe your circumstances may create an exception, you can call the Social Security Administration anonymously at 1-800-772-1213, explain your situation, and ask their advice.

Answer 6

As long as you qualify under both programs, yes.

Answer 7

Yes, as long as you qualify for each of them separately.

Answer 8

No.