1. Unemployment Compensation (UCX)
Element 44

2. Purpose Provide you with:
An overview of unemployment compensation benefits you will probably be eligible for after separating
A quick way to estimate how much you will receive
The typical application process
Links to state-specific information

3. How much will you get?
Ballpark figure: One half of your weekly wages for between 20 and 26 weeks
… up to a maximum weekly benefit that varies by state
TX: $494 OK: $490 CA: $450
NE: $408 VA: $378 NC: $350
FL: $275

4. For how long? Most states: 26 weeks Mass: 30 Arkansas: 25 NC/SC
MO/MI: 20
Georgia: 18
Florida: 12

5. Monthly base pay during base period X 12
Quick calculation
Monthly base pay during base period X 12
104
$2,370 X 12 = $28,440 = $273/week

6. In more detail
In most states: Count back five quarters, ignore the most recent quarter, and calculate 1/2 of your weekly wage during those four quarters.
2017
2018
Jan
Feb Mar
Apr
May June
July Aug Sept
Oct Nov Dec
Jan
Feb Mar

7. In more detail
Retirement or separation pay may affect your unemployment compensation in some states
You can no longer draw unemployment compensation and the GI Bill at the same time
You must have an Honorable Discharge
You can file a claim the day after the date on line 12b of the DD Form 214

8. Applying
Find your state UI office at careeronestop.org

9. Applying Familiarize yourself with: Amount of benefits
How the base period is calculated
Waiting period (typically one week)

10. Applying Familiarize yourself with: Registration requirements
Job search and reporting requirements (including when you obtain a steady job)
How part-time work is handled

11. Applying If married, determine your spouse’s eligibility
File for benefits
Comply with the rules
Keep looking for work! Don’t become toxic to employers

12. Questions?