Can I collect benefits and still work?

You can take Social Security benefits while you’re still working. If you’re under your full retirement age, however, your benefits will be temporarily reduced. Once you reach full retirement age, there’s no limit on how much you can earn while collecting full benefits.

Can I work while receiving EDD benefits?

Benefits are paid when you are available to accept work, regardless of whether you are attending school or training. For examples on how to report school or training, visit the Certify for UI Benefits page on the EDD website at

Does working while receiving Social Security increase benefits?

Your benefits may increase when you work: As long as you continue to work, even if you are receiving benefits, you will continue to pay Social Security taxes on your earnings. However, we will check your record every year to see whether the additional earnings you had will increase your monthly benefit.

What happens to your Social Security benefits if you work?

Which is benefits are affected by hours worked?

Working hours: benefits rules – Which benefits are affected by hours worked? If you are doing paid work for an employer or are self-employed but on a low income, you may still qualify for certain welfare benefits. Benefit entitlement can depend on how many hours of paid work you do per week. Which benefits are affected by hours worked?

What happens if you work and claim retirement benefits?

A. You can continue working and claim your retirement benefits. If you claim benefits before your full retirement age, your benefits are reduced a fraction of a percent for each month before your full retirement age. If you also continue to work, your benefits will be reduced if you earn more than the yearly earnings limits.

How are retirement benefits reduced if you work before full retirement age?

If you claim benefits before your full retirement age, your benefits are reduced a fraction of a percent for each month before your full retirement age. If you also continue to work, your benefits will be reduced if you earn more than the yearly earnings limits.