Unemployment benefits usually last 26 weeks. To extend benefits, a claimant must check their state's eligibility rules for extended unemployment compensation programs. The claimant should continue meeting requirements and request an application from their state's department of labor. They must fill out the application accurately and submit it promptly to avoid delays in receiving extended benefits.

1. How to apply for
Extended Unemployment Compensation

2. Duration Of Regular UC
Unemployment Benefits are
usually given for a period
of 26 weeks. If the claimant
has not found suitable job
in that timeframe, benefits
can be extended using any of
the following two programs:
➔ Emergency Unemployment
Compensation
➔ Extended Benefits

3. How To Extend Benefits?
Step 1:
Find out whether your state
unemployment office allows
extended UC.
When benefits are about to
expire, you will be notified
about it through mail. The same
mail should contain details
about how benefits can be
extended.

4. How To Extend Benefits?
Step 2:
Ensure that you continue to
qualify for the program.
A claimant must continue to
meet initial eligibility
requirements to receive
extended benefits.

5. How To Extend Benefits?
Step 3:
Request your State’s Dept. of
Labor for an application to
extend benefits.
An agent shall guide you
through the process. Some
states allow claimants to do
it online.

6. How To Extend Benefits?
Step 4:
Fill the application with
accurate and relevant
information.
Submitting false
information may lead to
your disqualification.
Ensure that the details
you submit are authentic.

7. How To Extend Benefits?
Step 5:
Submit your application.
Application can be submitted
via email/ fax/ post. Do this
at the earliest to avoid
delays.

8. How To Extend Benefits?
Step 6:
Provide answers to the
questions that the state asks
of you.
The State may pose some
questions to determine your
continued eligibility. Reply
to these questions at the
earliest so that delays are
avoided.

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