Can you collect unemployment if you get Social Security retirement?
Yes, you can. Collecting unemployment insurance does not prevent you from receiving Social Security retirement benefits or vice versa.
How do I apply for pandemic Unemployment in NC?
How to Apply
- Sign into your online account at des.nc.gov and click on the Apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance link to complete the application process.
- If you are currently receiving state unemployment benefits, you will not see a link to file for PUA.
Can I get unemployment benefits if I receive Social Security retirement benefits?
Because many individuals continue to work after reaching the age when they can receive Social Security retirement benefits, you may still get unemployment benefits depending on which state in which you reside and the amount of the Social Security benefit you receive.
What happens to my Social Security benefits when I retire?
Once you reach full retirement age, there is no limit on how much you can earn and still receive your retirement benefit. Social Security can no longer deduct excess earnings from your monthly benefit check. Seniors who continue to work but then become unemployed can collect unemployment insurance benefits.
What happens if you don’t take your social security early?
If you delay taking your benefits from your full retirement age up to age 70, your benefit amount will increase. If you start receiving benefits early, your benefits are reduced a small percent for each month before your full retirement age.
Can seniors collect unemployment benefits if they lose their jobs?
Seniors who continue to work but then become unemployed can collect unemployment insurance benefits. Unemployment benefits do not count as earnings under the Social Security annual earnings test. In the past, if you received Social Security benefits and lost your job, you received reduced or no unemployment compensation.