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Q: What was the 99 week unemployment benefits extension?
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Can you get unemployment after your extension runs out?

I am out of work 60 weeks my last week is aug 25 do i get a extention for up too 99 weeks


Can you get an extension after your unemployment runs out?

I am out of work 60 weeks my last week is aug 25 do i get a extention for up too 99 weeks


What do you do when unemployment benefits end?

It all depends on several different factors when your unemployment might end. These factors include the amount of money you made with the company, if you are eligible for any extensions, and what state you live in.


Do New Year State unemployment benefits expire after one year?

Normally the benefit year is 52 weeks during which time you can collect up to 26 weeks of benefits. With extension programs, the period can be extended to as much as 99 weeks, but that depends on the economy, etc.


In the new stimulus plan will there be extended unemployment benefits?

Yes, but only for the total of 99 weeks as before. The problem the law, signed in 2010, solved was the money had run out for those entitled to the 99 weeks but who hadn't collected what they still had credit coming for. In other words you can receive up to 99 weeks now.


Who are considered 99'ers in unemployment?

The 99'ers are those that have reached the maximum amount of benefits available. 99'ers were originally eligible for the maximum amount & time for benefits and exhausted the original benefit period, tiers 1,2,3,4, and state extended benefits.


When to expect extended unemployment benefits in NV?

Unemployment benefits in New Jersey can be extended 99 weeks to Nov. 30, 2010, according to the Related Link below.


How long must i work to receive unemployment benefits in California?

You have to have a valid reason to be able to collect unemployment benefits such as losing your job, getting laid off, or even in some instances getting fired. Both State and Federal law allows for a maximum of 79 weeks of unemployment benefits, provided you qualify for that duration. So it depends on your personal circumstances as to how long and if you qualify for unemployment benefits.


How long can you receive employment benefits?

The President signed into law today (12/19/10) a bill extending unemployment benefits for a total of 99 weeks (including the state's 26 week portion) for those states whose entitled worker's claims had run out. This is not to go for more than 99 weeks, but allows those to get what was already agreed to.


How long does it take to receive extended unemployment benefits in New Jersey?

Yes NJ will receive EB program benefits. Regular-26 weeks EUC- 33 weeks EB program-13 weeks total 72 weeks Also if NJ goes over 8% (total unemployment rate- TUR) for an average of three months there will be another 7 weeks for a total of (79 weeks).


Can you supplement unemployment benefits with part time work indefinitely?

No, for several reasons. You must be constantly seeking full time employment. The original benefit time period is 26 weeks during the 52 week benefits year. The Federal programs, at present (2011) last only 99 weeks. If any of the above events take place, your part time work vs unemployment benefits ends.


How long is the Ohio Unemployment Extension for?

Here is the official website stating Ohio gets total of 99 weeks of unemployment if eligible (as of Nov. 29, 2010): Check the Related Link below. If you are initially approved for unemployment benefits in Ohio you may collect benefits for 26 weeks, providing you meet all eligibility requests each week. After you exhaust your initial 26 weeks, you may qualify for Federal Extended unemployment benefits. If approved, your weekly benefit amount will remain the same. This is called the Tier 1 program. If you still were actively seeking, but unable to seek employment within the Tier 1 program you may qualify for the Tier 2 program, which may be a lower benefit amount than the initial 26 weeks or the Tier 1 program. On Friday, November 21, 2008, the federal "Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008" was signed into law. This act extended Emergency Unemployment Compensation benefits from 13 to 20 weeks. It also provided for an additional 13 weeks of federal compensation for individuals in states with high unemployment rates, including Ohio.