Can a person be disqualified if they apply and receive unemployment and later file for Social Security benefits?
Some of my clients are on unemployment when they hire me to assist them with Social Security disability. They wonder what will happen to their unemployment benefits. I don’t know the answer to this question. But I advise my clients to inform the Texas Workforce Commission as soon as they file for Social Security Benefits and to work closely with them to make sure they understand that the situation has changed. How does Texas define a disqualification for unemployment benefits? Disqualified means that you are prevented from receiving benefits. Common reasons for being disqualified are a claimant’s reason for leaving the last work, refusing to accept suitable work, or knowingly giving false information to obtain or increase a benefit. Can you appeal a determination of disqualification? You may end the disqualification and receive benefits if you successfully appeal the disqualification or if you: • Enter employment after your disqualification begins; and • Earn wages equal to six times y
