Social Security FAQ

Questions:

• How much can I expect to get in Social Security benefits?
• Who is eligible to collect Social Security benefits?
• When can I start collecting Social Security retirement benefits?
• How are my Social Security benefit amounts calculated?
• Can I keep a job even after I start collecting retirement, dependents, or survivors benefits?
• Can I collect more than one type of benefit at a time?
• Can I claim spousal benefits if I'm divorced?

Answer:

Can I collect more than one type of benefit at a time?

No. You may qualify for more than one type of Social Security benefit at a time, but you can collect just one. For example, you might be eligible for both retirement and disability, or you might be entitled to benefits based on your own retirement as well as on that of your retired spouse. You can collect whichever one of these benefits is higher, but not both.