When a EUC claimant becomes eligible for UI, will he be required to file a UI claim?
Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) #22: When a EUC claimant becomes eligible for UI, will he be required to file a UI claim?: Yes. For individuals claiming past their BYE date, the benefits systems will perform a wage check at the beginning of each quarter. Claimants who have qualifying UI wages will be required to file a new UI claim. The claimant will receive a letter informing them that they need to file a new claim.