No, you cannot collect multiple types of Social Security benefits at the same time, even if you are eligible for multiple types. You will collect the type that provides you with the greatest amount of benefits. However, you can change from one type of benefits to another type. When both spouses are eligible for benefits, for example, a spouse might want to change from spousal benefits to their own retirement benefits in some situations. Or they might want to change from retirement benefits or spousal benefits to survivor benefits if their spouse dies.