The recent 2009 economic stimulus bill was recently passed and it features a number of changes to unemployment benefits. Unemployment benefits are being extended which should come in handy given the large number of layoffs in recent months.
Unemployment benefits extended in the 2009 economic stimulus plan
Previously, unemployed workers were eligible for 26 weeks of unemployment benefits. As as result of this bill, unemployment benefits will be extended by 20 weeks regardless of which state they live in. In some higher-unemployment states such as California, there will be another 13 weeks of unemployment benefits available as well.
Total weeks of unemployment available:
- Low-unemployment state – eligible for 46 weeks of benefits.
- High-unemployment state – eligible for 59 weeks of benefits.
Increased unemployment benefits by $25 per week.
Although it varies from from state to state, the average unemployment benefit payout will be increased by $25 to about $325 per week.
Increased coverage to part-time workers
This stimulus package will also provide money to encourage the states to give employment benefits to part-time workers and more low-wage workers.
Tax change for unemployment benefits
Another change was that the first $2,400 of unemployment benefits will be tax-free which was not the case before.
Unemployment benefit information for other states
Florida unemployment benefits extension - 20 more weeks.
Will New York add 13 more weeks of unemployment benefits?
New York extends unemployment benefits by 13 weeks
Will Tennessee add 20 weeks of unemployment benefit extension?
Ohio unemployment benefits extension - 13 more weeks
Texas Unemployment Benefits Extension - 13 more weeks
Unemployment benefits extended in 2009 stimulus package.
Bill H3548 - 13 week extension for high unemployment states.
Kentucky Unemployment Benefits Extension - 20 more weeks.
Illinois Unemployment Benefits Extension - 20 more weeks.
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Issa
So do I…
Last ditch attempt to keep them in Washington to pass a 99 extension!
http://www.examiner.com/x-27052-Rochester-Unemployment-Examiner~y2010m7d29-99ers-Strike-Back–Call-fax-and-email-Reid-Pelosi-Schumer-and-Stabenow-until-they-help-99ers?cid=examiner-email
More on Strike Back campaign
https://mail.google.com/mail/?hl=en&shva=1#inbox/12a227015a2922fd
A promise.
I think each of us should make a personal pledge or promise in our emails/faxes/calls, that if they can get us an extension even if it’s only to November, we will use our online skills to work for any vulnerable Democrats. We’ll target their local media with support. We actually have tens of thousand now to join us, and we’ve gotten really good at this. If they get a flood of these promises, it will show them what we can do for their candidates!
Dear Beverley:
Thank you for writing regarding the recently passed extension of unemployment insurance.
This extension to 99 weeks in most states will be paid for by a combination of deficit spending and regressive unemployment taxes that hit small businesses hardest. Ultimately, this makes it harder for the unemployed to find the only real solution to their plight: a job. In fact, this bill – combined with the majority’s threats of cap and tax, higher taxes on investment, and new taxes on small businesses – will inevitably prolong the recession and prevent job creation.
It is precisely because the difficulties facing the unemployed are so grave that we must not trade their long-term economic security for a short-term patch.
Thank you once again for writing.
Sincerely,
Tom
etting tired of these kind of reaponses
I do not post very much, but I do try to do my part on a daily bases by faxing and emailing Senators, congressmen/women, and the president concerning the benefit exhaustees.
Here is an interesting article that I believe we should take heed come this November election.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/johann-hari/the-demands-of-the-defici_b_665076.html?utm_source=DailyBrief&utm_campaign=073010&utm_medium=email&utm_content=BlogEntry
Congress has adjourned for summer break & will not return until 9/14. Those concerned can call their Senators next week to verify their calendar for summer break.
http://clerk.house.gov/floorsummary/floor.html?day=20100730&today=20100730
gotta laugh today or will never stop crying. went to register my kids for school. there is a free lunch program and if you qualify for the free lunch they will waive most of the school fees, good deal right??? fill out the paperwork and at one point they ask for income, i put down ‘none’. she asks for proof. i explain that i have no income, the 99r situation. that i no longer get UE, she says do i have ‘proof’ of that? i asked her did she listen to the news or read? that i have no pay stubs showing my ‘0′ income. the best i could think of is the old awards letter showing i’m out of money. does not one person at the school have a brain that works?!? i can’t wait till i go to st. francis for the school fair (school supplies) and try to explain the ‘no money’ thing there either…
Lisamomof4,
I called the family resouce person at our school and expplain what’s was going on. They gave my 3 kids all new packbacks and vouchers for 25.00 for each of them for shoes. Called the one at your school and see if they can help.
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