If you receive unemployment benefits, can you still get disability?The simple answer to this question is that you can file for Social Security Disability benefits if you receive unemployment. You may even qualify for the SSI disability program depending on the amount of your unemployment benefits. The problem with filing for disability while receiving unemployment does not lie with the Social Security Administration. However, it is a potential problem for the Unemployment Security Commission if you file for disability while receiving their weekly benefits. It is logical really; if you file for unemployment benefits you are stating that you are ready, willing, and able to take employment. When you file for disability you are claiming that you are so severely impaired by your disabling condition that you are unable to work. It is impossible for you to be both. You might want to wait for your unemployment to runs out before filing for disability. Or, you could file for disability and notify the Unemployment Commission you have done so. The problem with the latter is that it will stop your unemployment. Many individuals determine that the risk is negligible, so they file for Social Security while continuing to receive their unemployment. Most do not have a problem, however a few have been criminally charged and ordered to repay their unemployment. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: How to Apply for Disability in North Carolina Can you receive unemployment and Social Security from a deceased spouse? Applications for Social Security Disability and Unemployment Can you get Disability if you are unemployable? How long does it take to hear an answer after filing for disability? When should you File for Disability benefits with the social security administration? Checklist for Filing A Disability Claim Under SSI or SSD |
