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Unemployment Compensation for Ex-servicemembers
Purpose
The Unemployment Compensation for Ex-servicemembers program provides benefits
for eligible ex-military personnel. The program is administered by the States as
agents of the Federal government.
- If you were on active duty with a branch of the U.S. military, you may be
entitled to benefits based on that service.
- You must have been separated under honorable conditions.
- There is no payroll deduction from the service member's wages for
unemployment insurance protection. Benefits are paid for by the various branches
of the military.
Benefits
The law of the State (under which the claim is filed) determines benefit
amounts, number of weeks benefits can be paid, and other eligibility conditions.
Filing A Claim
You should contact your
State Unemployment Insurance agency as soon as
possible after separation. You should have a copy of your separation papers (DD
Form-214) available. In some States, you can now file a claim by telephone.
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