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Trying to Cope When Jobless Benefits Run Out
Even with extensions, the checks are drying up for many. Their stories.
 
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Posted 9:46 AM EST June 01, 2009
SmartMoney: AnnaMariaAndriotis
 Yes, it's true that 59 weeks has been the maximum amount of time for unemployment benefits. But now some jobless folks in states with an unemployment rate of 8% or more can qualify for up to an additional 20 weeks, making the potential maximum time of unemployment benefits 79 weeks. States where that is the case include Alaska, Kentucky Rhode Island and Washington, among others, according to the Department of Labor.

AnnaMaria Andriotis, SmartMoney.com reporter
Posted 9:29 PM EST May 29, 2009
Posted by: gju1943
CORRECTION: The maximum duration of Unemployment Benefits is 59 weeks, NOT 79 weeks
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