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The two programs have different purposes, so its hard to judge. But, because you can have both at the same time it's a moot question.

Once you qualify for SS benefits, you are getting something you paid half the cost of, your employers paying the other half. You get SS benefits for life.

When you qualify for UI benefits, you are getting something you didn't pay for at all. They end after a few weeks or months.

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