If the unemployment rate falls to under 8.5 percent in a state, residents will not be eligible for Tier IV of EUC, which gives the unemployed an extra 6 weeks of compensation. If the unemployment rate falls below 6 percent, the unemployed will lose Tier III, which is 13 additional weeks.
If the unemployment rate falls in a state, it could also affect the extended benefits program. For instance, if the unemployment rate falls below 8 percent for a three-month average in a state, the unemployed could lose 7 weeks of benefits. If it falls below 6.5 percent, they could lose 13 weeks of compensation.
