What are Extended Benefits (EB)?
Extended benefits (EB) are additional benefits that are available during periods of high unemployment in the state. These benefits are different than the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefits. Learn more about EUC benefits. When does the current EB program start? The week ending February 21, 2009 is the first week we can pay Extended Benefits. Do I qualify for EB? You are potentially eligible for EB if: • Your last claim was in Washington; and • You are not eligible for a regular claim in any state (including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the District of Columbia) or Canada; and • Your benefit year ends on or after February 21, 2009; and • You are not eligible for any other claim with this or any other state. Application How do I apply for EB? We will mail you a paper application for EB. If you do not receive it by the time your regular or EUC benefits run out, you can get one from your local WorkSource office or call the EUC/EB Unit at 1-877-558-8509. Return yo
Extended benefits (EB) are additional benefits that are available during periods of high unemployment in the state. These benefits are different than the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefits currently available. If you have not applied for EUC benefits, you must do so before receiving EB. Learn more about EUC benefits.
