New Jersey Unemployment Benefits: The Latest News on Extensions and Paperless Filing
New Jersey unemployment benefits deadline extended
On December 17, 2010, President Obama signed into law a bill extending the deadline for claiming extended unemployment benefits. As I wrote in a previous article here on Associated Content, New Jersey jobless can qualify for up to 99 weeks of unemployment. The deadline to qualify for each unemployment tier is now January 3, 2012. If you qualify for these tier benefits, you will receive paperwork in the mail regarding your status. If you do not receive paperwork and you believe there is an error, please contact your nearest reemployment center and speak to an agent regarding your situation. Keep in mind the wait times can be long and it may be best to call very early in the morning.
There are no Tier V unemployment benefits
Despite the growing number of people who have exhausted their unemployment benefits and still cannot find work, the recent bill President Obama signed into law does NOT create a Tier V level for unemployment benefits. Although some members of Congress have tried to introduce legislation that would create a Tier V for these long term unemployed (nicked named 99ers for the number of weeks they have collected jobless benefits), their efforts have thus far not been successful.
New Jersey unemployment is going paperless
As of December 14, 2010, the State of New Jersey will no longer be mailing paper checks to New Jersey's unemployment recipients. If you have already signed up for direct deposit, you will continue to receive your checks via this method. If you have not signed up for direct deposit, you will receive a Visa debit card so you can withdraw your funds at any ATM. For more information as to how this will work, click here. To sign up for direct deposit, click here.
In addition to no more paper checks, you will no longer receive a claim form in the mail regarding when to file your unemployment benefits. It is imperative that you take note of when you file for your benefits and to continue to file every two weeks. If your Social Security number ends in an odd number, you file for your benefits on Mondays. If your Social Security number ends in an even number, you will file for your benefits on Tuesdays. If you miss the day you were supposed to file, you can file on the Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday immediately following your assigned date.
Sources:
Jennifer Budd, Unemployed 99ers Demand for Tier V Legislation to Be Addressed at Washington DC Rally October 2, 2010, Associated Content, September 22, 2010
NJ.gov Department Modernizing Delivery of Unemployment Insurance Benefits, October 28, 2010
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5 Comments
Post a CommentHow does this effect the yellow work search form that is attached to what I normally receive in the mail?
Good information, happy new year.
Excellent info for N.J. residents.
I've been calling the reemployment centers since 12/9/09 when I first had problems filing for continued UI benefits on my assigned day. NO ONE EVER ANSWERS the phone lines - every day, multiple times a say. Msg is always "we're busy; call back later". Almost a month, and I still can't find anyone to get through to!!!
NJ unemployment - I remember it well. Those magnificent lines. Really, it wasn't too bad, though I remember the man who fell to the floor and had seizures. When he recuperated, he had to remain in line.