States' Reductions in Maximum Benefit Durations Have Implications for Federal Costs
May 21, 2015
May 21, 2015
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Government Accountability Office released the following report highlight:
What GAO Found
The unemployment insurance (UI) system, a federal and state partnership that provides benefits to eligible workers who have lost their jobs, was under financial pressures during the recent recession and recovery. Since 2011, nine states reduced the maximum length of time (duration) individuals could receive state benefits. These states reduced duration . . .
What GAO Found
The unemployment insurance (UI) system, a federal and state partnership that provides benefits to eligible workers who have lost their jobs, was under financial pressures during the recent recession and recovery. Since 2011, nine states reduced the maximum length of time (duration) individuals could receive state benefits. These states reduced duration . . .