Can I collect social security and unemployment if looking for work in oregon

You can collect UI and Social Security Benefits at the same time. Unemployment benefits are not counted as wages under the Social Security annual earnings test, so it won’t affect your Social Security benefits. However, the amount of your unemployment benefit could be reduced if you receive a pension or other retirement income, including Social Security benefits. For more on work and benefits, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10069.html. For a full discussion of your question, go to http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/sspus/unemploy.pdf Stanley Dale Radtke, Esq. 1290 Howard Ave., Ste. 300 Burlingame, CA 94010 650-373-1122 http://balloutlaw.com