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Vanessa Said:

What insurance agencies provide supplemental unemployment insurance?

We Answered:

There is no supplement to your unemployment. If you don't think that you can live on what the State will pay you, or you don't think it will last long enough, get started now to find work elsewhere.

Eleanor Said:

does fica cover unemployment insurance?

We Answered:

No. YOU don't pay unemployment insurance. Only the employer pays it. FICA is social security.

Gary Said:

does it cost an employer for someone to claim unemployment benefits?

We Answered:

Employers pay premiums for unemployment insurance. If there are too many claims for unemployment, the premiums go up. That's why some employers fight the unemployment claims.

Phyllis Said:

I'm coming home from war, how much of my base pay does unemployment insurance cover?

We Answered:

It depends how much you were making, they will not pay 100%.

Roberta Said:

what percentage of salary does unemployment insurance cover in massachussetts?

We Answered:

Claimants receive a weekly benefit of approximately 50 percent of their average weekly wage, up to the maximum set by law. The current maximum benefit rate is $628 a week.

The duration of benefits – the maximum number of weeks you would be able to collect benefits – is determined by the total amount of your wages paid and the amount of your benefit rate. The maximum number of weeks a claimant can collect full benefits is 30 weeks. However, many individuals qualify for less than 30 weeks of coverage. The maximum benefit credit amount is $18,840, which equals $628 a week for 30 weeks.

Extended Benefits
On Monday, June 30, 2008, Congress passed into law a program allowing states to extend unemployment insurance benefits. Governor Patrick has taken action to make this extension effective immediately in Massachusetts. The program becomes effective July 7, 2008 and will remain effective through March 28, 2009.