Unemployment extension begins Nov. 23

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Nationwide unemployment remains at a record high 10.2 percent, and is expected to rise.

The unemployment benefits extension states benefits for folks currently collecting unemployment will be extended automatically.

Folks who have exhausted their unemployment and remain unemployed need to file for the extension beginning Nov. 23.

Hoosiers who previously exhausted their unemployment can file for this extension as follows:
Beginning Nov. 23 - Reopen unemployment claim through Uplink, Indiana's online benefits system
Beginning Nov. 24 - Return to Uplink to complete two weekly vouchers, covering the time since the extension became law on November 6, 2009
Beginning Nov. 25 - Deposits for eligible vouchers will be posted to individual debit cards
Each subsequent week - file your weekly voucher online similar to other unemployment programs

Click here or here if you live in Indiana and would like more information on filing for the unemployment benefit extension.

Click here or here if you live in Illinois and would like more information on filing for the unemployment benefit extension.