How many extensions are there for unemployment benefits

BAUER: As I said, about 20 million people are still receiving some form of unemployment insurance right now, but over the course of , about 40 million Americans at some point availed themselves of this system.

I think there are two things we want to know about the effects of this program. What a group of researchers at the University of Chicago found was that was the case. That, after losing their job, people actually were spending more after their job loss — about 2 to 2 and a half percent more.

Economic theory would predict that when you lose your job, you tighten your belt. But because the system was so generous, we actually were not only able to maintain levels of spending, but increase them. The other thing that we want to know is, did people work less because they were getting more generous UI?

The goal is maintaining the life and livelihood of the American people and the economy. UI is supposed to catch people when they fall, when they lose their job through no fault of their own. And there is no doubt that starting in March, tens of millions of Americans have lost their jobs not only through no fault of their own but because of government requests. We were not able to put programs like that in place before the recession. People receiving PEUC benefits do not need to reapply to received extended benefits later this year.

The TWC says those Texans should continue to request payments and will be automatically enrolled. NBC 5 Responds is committed to researching your concerns and recovering your money. Our goal is to get you answers and, if possible, solutions and resolution. Skip to content. NBC 5 Responds. The last payable week for those benefits is Dec. NBC 5 Responds Responding to your consumer needs and connecting you to your money.

NBC 5 Responds Nov File Viewing Information. Duration EB benefits will end when: The state triggers off high unemployment. OR You exhaust your EB benefits. Extended Benefits Qualifications To qualify for EB , you must: have exhausted your regular claim for UI benefits in Texas not qualify for regular UI benefits in Texas or any other state have total base period wages of your original regular UI claim that are: at least 40 times your weekly benefit amount or equal to or greater than 1.

You must meet all of the following work search requirements for each week you request benefits: Search for work multiple days of the week. Use different methods and complete different activities, including but not limited to: Applying for a job Networking with other job seekers or potential employers Sending a resume to a potential employer Attending a job interview Apply for any work TWC recommends to you.

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