Unemployment since Jan 2010 Help w EB

I am really concerned and stressed. My unemployment ran out in Aug 2011. Its been 2 months with out income. My friend will sometimes find small jobs for me to do for a few dollars.
My question is.....

I been on unemployment about 75 weeks, Have NOT worked since It ran out.
Do I qualify for the EB that started recently.
I had phone interview today. All she asked me... Have I worked recently! NO I have Not.
She could not confirm or deny my Bennies. PLEASE HELP.

Since I applied my account is re opened. I have been able to file my webcert online as of Monday Oct 3rd.

What state do you live in?

DesperateInRI wrote:What state do you live in?

Sorry, Maryland.

Unemployment says I will hear something by mail.
Im really hoping I hear some good news by Thursday.

Welcome, itsfrankwhite! You probably will hear something very soon. The state's EB benefits were just reinstated on October 1, and they have a lot of catching up to do! Here is a link to more info on it! Good luck!


http://www.unemployed-friends2.org/t3879-about-58000-marylanders-can-claim-extended-unemployment-benefits

Wanted to keep this updated. Previous post....

I exhausted my tier 2 (26wks) in Aug. I filled for EB like unemployment, had a phone interview. All she asked me was have i worked lately!
No I have not worked since i was laid off on Jan1, 2010. My unemployment started on Jan 2010.
I got a letter today that said I was denied the 13wk EB because I have not worked. How is this possible?
I thought it was more like u would be denied if u quit a job to file for EB benefits!!!! WOW IM REALLY STRESSING FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!! i HOPE MY APPEAL GOES MY WAY AND HAPPENS FAST!!!!

Sorry im not sure if I have accurate tiers of unemployment.

This is what I have been receiving. The 1st 47 weeks. Then that ran out I filed and received the 26wk extension. Thats all. After the 26wk ran out in Aug 2011 I Called to re apply and Unemployment said I have exhausted all funds. So I thought this EB was tier 3 for me.
If not im sorry for the misunderstanding.

Is this normal to receive a denial of EB benefits for NOT working?
Should I expect another letter of approval?
Personally I believe im out of luck for the holidays.
I am fiing appeal today, May my higher power be with me.
Thank you for the input and hope everything is going good for all the people of UF2.0.

I found this article in my local newspaper.
""The Extended Benefits program, which takes effect Sunday, provides an extra 13 weeks of payments to Marylanders who have run out of their 26 weeks of state benefits plus the 47 weeks of federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation.""

Employers will not be charged for the benefit, state officials said.

This is the exact about of benefits I have received. 47wk then 26wk

I think I replied to you in another thread. In my experience when you move to EB or to a new benefit year end you will receive a rejection letter first because they always try and put you on a new claim, if you haven't worked they can't and so you go onto EB.

If I understand what you mean then you should be able to file and claim.

It should have gone like this:
You should have gotten 26 weeks for standard unemployment
then went into tier 1 automatically for 20 more weeks.

That would be the 46 or 47 weeks that you are talking about.

then the 26 weeks after that should be tier 2 and 3. which would be 14 and 13 which would be 27 which is roughly what you recieved.

If your state is eligible for tier 4 then you would have 6 more weeks and then eb. You should have Eb still available.

I am posting in two places so you have a better chance of seeing this it'sfrankwhite.

I hope it helps you sort this out.

It has been a mess for every one of us.