Effective October 1, 2011, the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Law will provide for an Extended Benefits (EB) program

Effective October 1, 2011, the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Law will provide for an Extended Benefits (EB) program. In order to pay these benefits, the law requires that the Maryland unemployment rate be at certain levels. If the United States Department of Labor determines that Maryland's total unemployment rate based on specific criteria in the Federal and State Extended Benefits law falls below the legal requirements, Maryland will not be able to pay these additional benefits. If Maryland can pay Extended Benefits, the program may provide up to an additional 13 weeks of benefits. The individuals must still be unemployed, be ineligible for any other type of unemployment insurance benefits and must meet the requirements of the EB law.

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uieb.shtml

That's interesting. I wonder what type of program this is and who is funding these benefits. Any way you look at this, I am so happy for all exhaustees in Maryland.

I haven't a clue MaryKay... but will stay on top of it.

I am trying to get the information and can't find it. It may be attached to a bill they passed last month regarding states meeting certain requirements they can then have the Federal Government kick in for these benefits. States have to comply with the legislation and the unemployment rate has to be above the trigger point, I am trying to find this out now. Will post if I find it. Thanks for sharing this with everyone rhiannonj

That is great news for the people in MD! I don't think they were ever eligible for Tier 4.

You are lucky to have Governor O'Malley on your side!

Maryland has never been eligible for Tier 4. Our unemployment rate has been too low so this kinda puzzles me.

And yes, us Marylanders are lucky to have Governor O'Malley and Senator Barb Mikulski on our side and fighting for us.