How To File A Emergency unemployment compensation extension On Go2ui

   Once you have established a valid unemployment extension claim for benefits through the Washington State Employment Security.

 

On March 10, 2010, the U.S. Senate passed a bill to extend the emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) program through the end of 2010.  This law only extends the dates people can apply for and receive EUC benefits.  It does not add any weeks of benefits.

On March 17, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to extend the EUC program for an additional 30 days.  This bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.  This bill does not add any weeks of benefits.

Both the House and Senate must agree on which version of the bill to pass.  After passage, the President must sign it before it becomes law.

We will update this site as new information becomes available.

If you have questions, please call the EUC unit at 877-558-8509.

 

Can your benefits be extended?

Washington currently has two different extensions available:

• Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) is a program that pays up to 53 additional weeks of unemployment benefits.
• Extended Benefits (EB) is a program that pays up to 20 additional weeks of unemployment benefits.

We must pay EUC before EB.

Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC)

We mail paper applications to potentially eligible claimants.

See here for more information on Congress extending EUC.

Extended Benefits (EB)

The U.S. Department of Labor notified the state Employment Security Department that Washington qualifies for state extended benefits as a result of a rising unemployment rate. This state extended benefits program is different from the federally-funded Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program approved by Congress in 2008.

Though this program took effect on February 15, 2009, eligible claimants will continue on EUC until those benefits run out. At that time they may be eligible for state extended benefits.

EB pays up to 20 weeks of benefits. The first payable week is the week of February 21-27, 2009.

We mail paper applications to potentially eligible claimants.

 

Questions

If you still have questions after checking both the EUC and EB questions-and-answer page, you can call toll free 1-877-558-8509 during normal business hours

How To File A Weekly Claim On Go2ui

Once you have established a valid unemployment claim for benefits through the Washington State Employment Security, it is imperative you learn how to file a weekly claim through go2ui.com. This site helps unemployed and jobseekers living in the Washington state area file their weekly certifications, and utilize the seek employment features.

If you are filing your weekly certification, Sunday is the first day you will be allowed to file for the week. Upon accessing the site you see information on how to file a weekly claim on go2ui. You will need to click on the link that reads file weekly benefits online. This link will give you admission to file your weekly certification page. On this page you will be prompted to enter your social security number. You will need your social security number and your valid pin number to file online, or by phone. Make sure you enter the correct information for both, if not the system will let you know, you did not enter a valid response and you will not be able to move forward. Once you enter the valid information you will need to follow all directions thereafter.

There will be a list of questions you will be asked to answer. You may retain a copy of the list by visiting the website, and clicking on the words "series of questions." Make sure you familiarize yourself with these questions and answer all questions truthfully. Try to avoid making any unnecessary mistakes; this could delay the processing of your claim, and cause payments of your benefits to be delayed. It is very important to double check all of your answers; the system will allow this toward the end of your claim. If you do make any mistakes you will be given the opportunity to correct them before submitting your weekly certification.

Please retain all your weekly job search records. You may be asked to bring your documents into a local office. There is a link provided on the home page where individuals can obtain forms and publications.

How To File A Weekly Claim On Go2ui

If you have further questions regarding how to file a weekly claim on go2ui, you may contact your local office or call 1-800-318-6022, TTY 1-800-365-8969.
Resources:

http://www.esd.wa.gov/index.php
http://www.esd.wa.gov/uibenefits/fileweekly/file-weekly-claim.php

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