Indiana Extended Benefits Program for unemployment FAQ

Once the regular unemployment benefits and the five tier extension benefits are exhausted an someone is still unemployed, the Indiana Extended Benefits Program (EB) for unemployment is the last possible extension that can be applied for to continue to receive unemployment benefits.

Who qualifies for EB?

• Once Hoosiers have exhausted the initial Unemployment Insurance and Emergency Unemployment Compensation oh or after March 15, 2009 they will receive a letter from the Department of Workforce Development, if they qualify, with information about how to apply to receive Extended Benefits.

Do out-of-state residents qualify for EB in Indiana?

• If your unemployment claim is in Indiana and you live in another state, you can qualify for EB if your state of residence and Indiana are both on EB. If not, then you would be eligible to receive two weeks of EB benefit.

How do I apply for EB?

• Take the original letter you receive from the Department of Workforce and Development along with a state issued photo ID to the Work One Center at 700 E Walnut Street if in the Evansville area, or your local Work One Center. Applications are accepted Wednesday through Friday only.

How soon will I receive EB?

• It takes approximately 21 days to process and EB claim. Once the claim is processed, weekly vouchers are paid within 1-2 business days.

How many weeks of EB will I receive?

• Hoosiers may receive up to and additional benefit payments. However, unless the US Congress extends the deadline for this program, all payments will stop after the November 30th date the US Congress had previously authorized. Payments will stop, even if there is still an amount showing available to be drawn from the account.

How do I file EB vouchers?

• EB vouchers must be filed online, even if you previously filed using paper vouchers.

The Indiana Extended Benefit Program for unemployment is a stricter program designed to allow someone to continue to draw benefits but make sure that at least three applications are submitted each week. Once this extension runs out, there is no further financial assistance available to Hoosiers.