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Unemployment Compensation: Special Rules for Servicemembers
"Unemployment compensation” [UC] programs provide weekly income to workers who can’t find jobs. UC can help you get by if you are unemployed or only able to find part-time work. Weekly UC payments also include a small amount for dependents. Typically you…
Unemployment Compensation for Spouses who Quit Work Because of Military…
Each State runs an Unemployment Compensation (UC) program for people who have lost their jobs. Eligible unemployed workers get weekly checks and can qualify for other work-related benefits.
Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers [UCX Program]
By federal law, certain members of the military can get Unemployment Compensation based on their active duty service. This is sometimes called the “UCX Program.” It provides weekly income to servicemembers as they look for work, including those…
Food Supplements (formerly Food Stamps)
You and your family may qualify for this benefit, even if you have too much money to qualify for other programs. You are given a card (like a debit card) to use when you buy food. (Some states may still use paper “stamps” or may have a different program name.)…