Good Morning Lillian. By the looks you never got an answer to your question. While I'm not quite yet as 'mature' as you are, I am eligible to collect social security and I would realy like to get an answer. Did you ever find out from other sources? My job is being outsourced to Central America and If I can collect both SS$ and unemployment at the same time, it would make my life a lot easier. Thanks and good luck. Guy