Am I entitled to draw State unemployment benefits at the same time as Social Security disability benefits?
There is nothing in the law or regulations that prohibits drawing both types of benefits at the same time. However, to qualify for State unemployment benefits, you are usually required to certify that you are ready, willing, and able to work, and this is inconsistent with the total inability to work that is required to qualify for Social Security disability. As a result, many Social Security judges will not establish an onset date for your disability until after you stop drawing State unemployment benefits. Then there is an additional five month waiting period before benefits begin. Therefore, it is important to discuss the pros and cons of seeking or extending State unemployment benefits with Mr. Duty if you plan to file for Social Security disability.
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