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Congress Passes and President Signs Benefit Extension Through December 2012 (Last updated February 23, 2012)

The UI Extension Bill was passed by Congress and signed by the President, extending deadlines for benefit extensions through December 2012. The new extension does not add any weeks beyond the 93 weeks currently available. However, the maximum number of weeks will be reduced at multiple times during 2012 bringing the total maximum weeks down from 93 to 63 by September 2nd.  Please continue to claim weekly benefits in the usual manner, unless you receive instructions to file a new claim. Keep checking this website for updates on the benefit extension. For extension deadlines, see the updated EUC/EB Deadline Chart. For an estimate of the number of weeks you may qualify for, see the Benefits Calculator or Chart.

1099G Available Online 

You can view and print your 1099G for calendar year 2011 on this website. Just login to our Benefits Online page and use the option at the bottom of the page to View/Print your 1099G. If you are not able to print, you can also request a copy by completing and mailing the Request for 1099G form . For more information, see our frequently asked questions.  

Disaster Unemployment Assistance

See important information about Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
Individuals that live or work in one of the counties declared as a disaster, and who have become unemployed as a direct result of Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee, may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) relief. You may qualify for DUA even though you would not normally be eligible for UI benefits. Click the link above for more information, and also see Frequently Asked Questions about DUA.