Lawrence B. Shulman's Answers

In Michigan, can I receive unemployment and also Social Security benefits without penalty?

The other answers may be correct with respect to Social Security Disability benefits, but not so if you are asking about Social Security Retirement benefits. For retirement benefits, some states have an offset against unemployment for amounts you receive in social security benefits. Under current MIchigan law, you can collect both without offset or penalty. Go to this link to access the State of Michigan publication on collecting unemployment benefits: http://www.michigan.gov/...