Unemployment Benefits Extension Checks by End of July (In Some States)
Passing the Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extension Bill was Good News, but it is Better News for Those in States Getting the Money to Recipients Quickest
For some of the bills-beleaguered unemployed, good news exists in that some states will begin processing claims on July 28, 29, or 30. As noted, those who receive their monies via electronic means, through direct deposit, will begin receiving their allotments, which includes retroactive amounts extending back to the first week of June, quicker than those using traditional mail.
For example, Businessweek.com reported that the state of Wisconsin has already begun processing checks. By Sunday, Wisconsin will have processed 28,000 checks and hopes to have all 69,000 processed by month's end.
Much of the delay in processing will occur in states where they have to reprogram computers and where recipients will have to reapply for unemployment benefits. Some states, like New York, urged recipients to keep reapplying and updating their paperwork during the Senate stalemate. Those that complied will see their checks a little quicker as well. WTEN in Albany reported that New York would begin processing checks by Wednesday.
Since state guidelines, regulations, and payment systems are different, eligibility and retroactive payments will undoubtedly vary. For example, New York will dole out the retroactive pay in one lump sum immediately. California, however, will pay out in two-week increments.
As for the $25 supplemental FAC stipend added by President Obama last year, it will not be included on the just-passed unemployment extension. However, according to Examiner, the state of Connecticut will continue to pay the $25 amount if eligible recipients applied before May 23, 2010.
Emergency unemployment benefits extension recipients are urged to check with their respective state's department of labor for updates on the processing of benefits. Some state's even allow for recipients to check their eligibility status online.
Unfortunately, there was no provision for a Tier V extension, which would extend benefits further than the four Tiers already provided for in previous emergency extension bills. To date, even though the Department of Labor records not only a record median rate for unemployment (over twice the regular median unemployment rate) but an estimated 4.3 million individuals who have exhausted their unemployment benefits, there has yet to be a single bill promoting the idea of a Tier V extension introduced into either chamber of Congress. Currently, under the four-Tier system and according to unemployment rates and eligibility, some recipients are eligible for up to 99 weeks of unemployment benefits.
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Sources:
Businessweek.com
WTEN.com
Examiner.com
Money.cnn.com
Published by Saul Relative
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22 Comments
Post a CommentI have been basically unemployed since Arpil 2009. I work part time and also did work for the Census, so for a few weeks I had some decent pay and hours. But, working has only caused problems with my unemployment. FOr some reason when the census job ended they kept saying they were looking into my elibility and I went without a partial unemployment check for over a month. THen with someones help and phone calls, it was corrected, it was an error on unemployments part. But, then my funds ended mid June and since the extension were not in place, I was out once again. Well, unemployment is now sending me notices weekly saying that there is a question on my eligibility. It is very frustrating to hear all comments from people well you have over a year of unemployment now, and the politicians patting themselves on the back and saying that unemployed qualify for up to 99 weeks, when some of us might have gotten half of that. Lastly, the statistics for unemployment are understated, and it
im from tennessee im happy to say the guy from the unemployment office called unexpectively monday and told me he restarted my unemployment benefits and im receiving my backpay check this week what a relief
Damn them!!! Damn all those Republicans!!!
Damn those republican souless bastards.
Those pieces of nihilistic feces unworthy of life!!!
Guess till they start hiring again, it's either dope selling or prostitution!
Aleesee I also live in Tn I have called they tell me A letter will be in the Mail Next week and we will have to go from there...It sucks because IVe been with out since Jun even been looking for work.. I guess the time when u get this email I will be living in a Cardboard Box thanks tn for taking ur sweet time
The Democrats have told us they will pass tier 5 extension its the Republicans we have to worry about. Come election day I have my list made out on who I'll be voting for and none of them are Republican.
Donte ... shut up. nothing like stating the obvious, huh? You don't think for 1 second all the millions who are finally getting the relief they so depserately need and have earned, already know the rubber stamp speil you're so foolishly spewing? Regardless of your intentions, that's much like telling the depressed to ... cheer up ... or ... think positive!! REALLY?? You mean all this time all we had to do was to cheer up and think positive? Oh silly us, why didn't we ever think of that before?? These people don't need to be told, scolded, lectured, embarrassed and or belittled anf further. They've already lived that. They want understanding.
Donte, a little friendly advice. I would suggest that you open your mouth a little wider so you can get both feet in next time you spew your regurgitated nonsense.
I've been without unemployment since june 13th. Yesterday I went online and there was a voucher for me to fill out. I got a weeks worth of money this morning on my card. Still waiting on back pay though.
I am happy that those of you that are in need of this money, are finally once again getting your checks. Allow me to warn you though, according to an article that I read on usmoneytalk.com, this may be the last extension of unemployment benefits. The article states that the government isn't interested in extending the benefits again once this current extension expires because they don’t believe that this is the answer to a failing economy. My only hope is that you all find some type of job by the end of November. I know that is easier said then done especially with all the stipulations such as having good credit which is now a requirement by some employers in order to get hired. If you don’t have some kind of a job by the time this extension expires, then you could be on your own, just like the 99ers. Article also stated that social security is in the same predicament along with raising the current retirement age.