What is the Extended Benefits (EB) program?
EB is a federal/state program that allows for additional weeks of unemployment compensation benefits during periods of high unemployment in the state. Connecticut’s unemployment rate “triggered” the program effective February, 15, 2009. EB is precluded by any EUC08 benefit eligibility. In other words, EB cannot be paid until you exhaust all regular and EUC08 benefits. 2. How long is the EB program in effect? Once Connecticut triggers “on” to extended benefits, the program remains in effect for at least 13 weeks. 3. Who is eligible to collect EB? Claimants who: • Are totally or partially unemployed. • Have exhausted all Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC08) entitlement and are not eligible for regular UI benefits against any state or eligible for benefits from Canada. • Meet the eligibility requirements of the law and are not disqualified. 4. How much will I collect under the EB program? Your Weekly Benefits Amount (WBA) will be the same as it was for UI and EUC08. EB provides for
