Extension of Compensation. *Individuals who have collected all regular State benefits are those who can seek eligibility for the new unemployment bill, by starting with 13 weeks of federal extended benefits, referred to as extended Federal benefits or the “EB” Program.
When do first tier unemployment benefits expire?
First tier benefits commence as soon as state unemployment insurance ends, and they are available in every state. They extend unemployment benefits an additional 20 weeks for claimants whose state unemployment benefits ran out on or before September 2, 2012.
