What is the latest news on extensions into 2011? (reopen, Wisconsin, receive)

[Ariadne22]

Originally Posted by AshyO

I'm not understanding how the whole EB extension works now.

What I am getting is that, basically, if your EB was cut off on the 4th (I live in FL), with the new extension we can't collect until some other something is signed?

Yes. Florida legislature needs to act in order for EB payments to resume. Expect a wait. I posted a comment relative to Florida on the EB extension thread at the top of this board:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/17045501-post19.html

[diorgirl]

Originally Posted by AshyO

I'm not understanding how the whole EB extension works now.

What I am getting is that, basically, if your EB was cut off on the 4th (I live in FL), with the new extension we can't collect until some other something is signed?

The states that phased out EB when the 100% federal funding expired must now "re-trigger" those benefits in their respective states to resume paying of EB. I understand that in some states -- like Florida -- that "re-triggering" will require legislation by the state.

[Ariadne22]

Originally Posted by MASSun

I know this will be a lengthy post, but I found all this information very helpful. This is all information specific to Massachusetts claimants. Includes info about MA not qualifying for new Tier 4 claims because of 3 month rolling average.

Overview of Latest Extension Benefits (http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=elwdterminal&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Claimants&L2=U nemployment+Insurance+%28UI%29&L3=Information+on+U nemployment+Insurance+Extensions&sid=Elwd&b=termin alcontent&f=dua_extensions_overview_7_10&csid=Elwd - broken link)

Thanks for that update. I told a poster yesterday that Tier 4 benefits in MA would trigger off, but the MA website hadn't been updated as of last night. Many of the states have been very good with the updates - on the new legislation and the impact of the triggers when the monthly 3-month average is announced.

Extended Benefits given after tier 2, will i still get tier 3 and four after eb? Please help!!

[changeyourthoughts]

re: Florida EB

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Obama signs unemployment extension; Crist OKs Extended Benefits

[AshyO]

Originally Posted by diorgirl

The states that phased out EB when the 100% federal funding expired must now "re-trigger" those benefits in their respective states to resume paying of EB. I understand that in some states -- like Florida -- that "re-triggering" will require legislation by the state.

Thanks. Our governor came through and signed the executive order late this afternoon.

[AshyO]

Originally Posted by changeyourthoughts

re: Florida EB

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Obama signs unemployment extension; Crist OKs Extended Benefits

YES great news. I'm gonna miss Crist as governor...

[changeyourthoughts]

Originally Posted by AshyO

YES great news. I'm gonna miss Crist as governor...

Me too! He always came through in this way for the working people of FL, bummer.

[Hiddeyho]

Originally Posted by MASSun

I know this will be a lengthy post, but I found all this information very helpful. This is all information specific to Massachusetts claimants. Includes info about MA not qualifying for new Tier 4 claims because of 3 month rolling average.

Overview of Latest Extension Benefits (http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=elwdterminal&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Claimants&L2=U nemployment+Insurance+(UI)&L3=Information+on+Unemp loyment+Insurance+Extensions&sid=Elwd&b=terminalco ntent&f=dua_extensions_overview_7_10&csid=Elwd - broken link)



Chart is posted as an image attachment.

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As long as the rate is above 8.0%, Mass will provide the 20 weeks for EB as per my understanding.


EB/FED-ED trigger rate: 6.5% = 13 weeks / 8.0% = 20 weeks

[Opyelie]

Originally Posted by diorgirl

I received the same email from unemployedworkers.org. I contacted them about the redundancy in the text and the claim of "significant improvements". I received no explanation for the redundancy, but I was told that the extension for 13 months of 100% federal funding for EB was the "significant improvements" to which the email referred. Nothing else mentioned by them.

But I have found this overstatement and exaggeration to be consistent in NELP's communications -- and those of their subsidiary, Unemployed Workers.

For NELP to claim credit for the passing of the legislation smacks of overweening hubris to me.........too bad then that they couldn't have pushed a little harder for the 99ers hmmm?

[Ariadne22]

Originally Posted by AshyO

YES great news. I'm gonna miss Crist as governor...

Too bad he lost that Senate race. He would have been a sensible Senator with real-world government experience.