For many people and families in the US, unemployment benefits provide a vital financial safety net in times of job loss or unstable economic conditions. Whether benefits are paid via prepaid debit card or direct deposit determines the speed of payment; direct payments are quicker and more convenient.
Unemployment Benefits; Source- MARCA
Unemployment Benefits
The payment for this week is due on November 17 at 10:00. Beneficiaries are urged to consult the website of their state’s unemployment office or call the customer care hotline to find out the exact payment plan for their state. For someone to be eligible for unemployment benefits, they must have lost their work involuntarily; voluntary resignations usually disqualify people unless there are certain exceptions. Generally speaking, undocumented workers, contractors, freelancers, and self-employed people are not eligible to apply for jobless relief. It is necessary to actively pursue gainful employment, which can be done in several ways, such as by applying for jobs, going to job fairs, or interviewing for jobs.
Amount Of Unemployment Benefits In Different States
States differ greatly in the amount of benefits they offer. Mississippi, which is the most conservative, pays up to $235 per week for an aggregate of 26 weeks, while Massachusetts offers a more generous $1,051 weekly plus $25 per dependent for a possible 30-week period. Washington, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Hawaii are among the other states offering sizable benefits; each state will pay out between $765 and $999 per week for 26 weeks. Before being eligible for unemployment benefits, employees must wait a waiting week in a few states; during this time, no payments are provided.
Layoff employees have until the end of this week to submit their initial claims; but, in certain regions of the country, the first payment might not be made for three weeks, following federal regulations. Each state offers a different means of receiving unemployment benefits; some accept direct deposits, paper checks, or pre-paid debit cards from the state. Claimants need to understand that unemployment payments are taxable by the federal government and some state governments, and they also need to be reported on tax forms.
