Americans have suffered through some rigorous and difficult economic changes over the past few years - this recession period has left many men and women struggling to cope with the financial pressures caused by layoffs or general unemployment. To augment traditional benefits and help people through this dark period, the government has put in place a series of federal extension benefits that offer added financial support to single people or families. Normally, 26 weeks of employment is the norm for UI benefits; now, up to 72 additional weeks of UI benefits can be accessed through a series of isolated, or separate, extensions. Of course, each extension will requite paperwork, and the adherence to a new set of government rules and regulations.
The US federal government has deemed their new set of UI extensions the "Fed Ed" benefits. These extra weeks of unemployment insurance provide a safety net or cushion to struggling Americans facing mortgage payments, grocery bills, rising fuel costs, and other expenses related to medical insurance, the cost of living, and childcare. All in all, almost 100 weeks of benefits are available to the unemployed in America, as long as they fulfill all of their obligations by reporting honestly to the government during applications for extensions and UI benefits, and by following each stipulation and guideline to the letter.
Now and then, government regulations will change to reflect new political leadership, economic realities, and other variables, such as federal budget woes. For this reason, it's always smart to check directly with the federal government before assuming anything related to unemployment insurance benefits - get the facts from a government representative before you apply for an extension. Currently, under President Obama's leadership, there are four extra tiers of extensions in place to assist Americans who are unemployed and eligible for UI; however, this situation may not last forever!
The US federal government has deemed their new set of UI extensions the "Fed Ed" benefits. These extra weeks of unemployment insurance provide a safety net or cushion to struggling Americans facing mortgage payments, grocery bills, rising fuel costs, and other expenses related to medical insurance, the cost of living, and childcare. All in all, almost 100 weeks of benefits are available to the unemployed in America, as long as they fulfill all of their obligations by reporting honestly to the government during applications for extensions and UI benefits, and by following each stipulation and guideline to the letter.
Now and then, government regulations will change to reflect new political leadership, economic realities, and other variables, such as federal budget woes. For this reason, it's always smart to check directly with the federal government before assuming anything related to unemployment insurance benefits - get the facts from a government representative before you apply for an extension. Currently, under President Obama's leadership, there are four extra tiers of extensions in place to assist Americans who are unemployed and eligible for UI; however, this situation may not last forever!
