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in what states are the unemployment benefits extension automatically filed
In some states, the extension is automatic and in others you have to apply. For safety, check with your own state's unemployment office.
This has just been passed. Look here in the Related Link below (for 7/1/09)
with times as hard as they are, a extra 13 weeks will not only help the claimants family but will help boost the economy
In Connecticut you can collect unemployment benefits for up to 26 weeks. Part of the stimulus plan the Federal Government has allowed an extension of 20 weeks and an additional 13 weeks for states with an unemployment rate of 6% or more, which includes CT (currently at 8%). So as of now you can collect for up to 59 weeks. The stimulus plan expires Dec 31 2009, it may or may not be extended.
The standard period of benefits is from 13 to 26 weeks, depending on the formula in the Related Link below. Then the federal extension would kick in, for whatever period that would be.
Looks like right now you can get 26 weeks of unemployment assuming you have enough benefits to collect the full 26 weeks. And if you are eligible you can qualify for an additional 33 weeks of emergency unemployment benefits.
26 weeks.
Yes, Ohio is approved for a 13 week Emergency extension as of May 15, 2008, Michigan residents get 26 additional weeks. For a total of 1 yr. Ohio and all other States only get 13 more weeks.
According to the Texas formula, the max one can receive is 415 per week. It is up in the air about how many weeks one can draw. The original amount was for 26 weeks but congress has passed legislation which can increase it to 52 weeks and beyond.
The state of Maryland offers unemployment benefits for a maximum duration of 26 weeks. The only case in which benefit period can be in excess of 26 weeks is if a Federal Extension program is available, which will be notified to the beneficiary. In all other cases only 26 weeks benefits can be claimed in one benefit year.
You have 52 weeks, during which time to receive 26 times your weekly benefit. Therefore, before extensions, due to the economy, you would collect for 26 weeks. If the state suffered higher than normal unemployment, an additional 13 weeks would apply.