Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Unemployment Benefits
KENTUCKY...
Being dependent on unemployment benefit payments is depressing to many families. And, it may get worse after this week. Unemployment benefits are scheduled to end.
If Congress doesn't act soon, the federal programs that have extended benefits during the recession for a total of 99 weeks will begin phasing out at the end of February. If the program ends, only the normal 26 weeks of benefits would be available in the state. Kentuckians can collect up to $415 dollars a week. Those collecting benefits are also getting another $25 a week as a part of the federal stimulus package - another provision that will end if Congress doesn't act soon.
Being dependent on unemployment benefit payments is depressing to many families. And, it may get worse after this week. Unemployment benefits are scheduled to end.
If Congress doesn't act soon, the federal programs that have extended benefits during the recession for a total of 99 weeks will begin phasing out at the end of February. If the program ends, only the normal 26 weeks of benefits would be available in the state. Kentuckians can collect up to $415 dollars a week. Those collecting benefits are also getting another $25 a week as a part of the federal stimulus package - another provision that will end if Congress doesn't act soon.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 8:11 AM 
