[jsfg_cinti] FW: Extended unemployment Benefits FAQ

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From: Taylor Simpson [mailto:tsimpson@xxxxxxxxxxxx] 
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Subject: Extended unemployment Benefits FAQ
 

Governor Ted Strickland has signed an agreement to provide additional
federal unemployment compensation benefits to eligible Ohioans. The
extension was made possible as a result of the president's signing of
the Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008, passed by
Congress on June 26, 2008 and amended on November 21, 2008. This
legislation will allow up to 33 weeks of additional federal unemployment
compensation to eligible Ohioans. 

 

Who is eligible to receive this extension? 

Currently unemployed individuals who satisfy all of the following
criteria could qualify: 

*       had an unemployment application in effect as of May 5, 2007, or
later; 
*       have exhausted all regular state UC benefits; 
*       have no rights to regular UC or extended benefits under any
other state unemployment compensation law or federal law or in Canada. 

What are individuals eligible for? 

Individuals are eligible to receive up to 20 weeks of additional
benefits. These benefits are known as Tier 1 benefits. The extended
benefit amounts will be the same as claimants' previous UC benefit
amounts, unless there is some other change in circumstances (such as an
adjustment in deductible income, like child support). Individuals will
be expected to continue their work search efforts. An additional 13
weeks of extended benefits, known as Tier 2 benefits, could be payable
when a claimant exhausts his/her Tier 1 entitlement. 

 

I think I am eligible for extended benefits. What do I do? 

Individuals who exhaust regular unemployment benefits will receive
instructions on how to file for these benefits. Those individuals who
are currently drawing federal extended benefits or have exhausted their
original 13 week entitlement will automatically receive a recomputation
of their total benefits payable as a result of the new legislation. 

*       This recomputation will add up to 7 weeks of federal extended
benefits to their balance and will be sent out as soon as possible. For
those individuals who previously exhausted their original 13 week
entitlement, the first payable week for the 7 additional Tier 1 benefits
is November 29, 2008. 

How long will it take to process my application and start benefit
payments? 

Once claimants are determined to be eligible for extended benefits,
payments will be issued on a routine, weekly or biweekly basis, with
their preferred payment method (debit card or electronic funds
transfer). ODJFS expects to contact those eligible for extended benefits
between now and the week of December 22. Benefit payments are expected
to begin the week of December 22, 2008 to those who are eligible. 

 

How can I find out if my payment has been issued? 

By visiting http://unemployment.ohio.gov or by calling 1-877-OHIO JOB
(644-6562) and selecting the option to obtain information about your
unemployment compensation claim. Both options require a personal
identification number (PIN). 

 

May I file continued claims of extended benefits by telephone? 

Yes. People who have already filed and are receiving unemployment
compensation on a continued basis may file for extended benefits. Once a
favorable determination has been made, continued weeks may be claimed by
calling 1-877-OHIO JOB (644-6562) and following the recorded
instructions. This option also requires a personal identification number
(PIN). 

 

How does this program affect my current benefits? 

If you are receiving regular unemployment compensation benefits, you
must exhaust those benefits before you can receive extended unemployment
benefits. You will receive a notification from the Office of
Unemployment Compensation alerting you when your benefits are about to
expire. If you are still unemployed, you can apply for the extended
benefits by following the instructions on the notification. 

If you are receiving other federal benefits-such as Trade Readjustment
Allowance (TRA) or Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)-the federal
extended unemployment compensation benefits must be paid before benefits
from any other programs. You will receive notification to file an
extended unemployment benefits application, and you must comply in order
to receive future benefits. Once you have exhausted the extended
unemployment benefits, your claim will automatically be converted to the
other appropriate program type. Please note that the extended
unemployment compensation program does not extend the time period for
which you may receive total federal benefits. For instance, the maximum
eligibility for basic TRA is 26 weeks. An individual eligible for the
maximum benefit may receive up to13 weeks of extended unemployment
compensation, followed by a maximum of 13 weeks for basic TRA-for a
total of 26 weeks of federal benefits. 

 

How long does this program last? 

The final date to apply for extended benefits through this program is
March 31, 2009. Claimants with a balance remaining could continue to
receive benefits through August 27, 2009. No federal extended benefits
will be paid after that time. 
 



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