Update Regarding Federal Unemployment Extensions

• As a direct result of across the board budget cuts administered by the federal government, known as sequestration, Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefits will be reduced by 10.7 percent. For weeks that begin on or after March 31, 2013, claimants who are currently collecting or will be collecting EUC will have their weekly benefit amount reduced by 10.7 percent.
• As a result of federal law, Michigan is no longer eligible for Emergency Unemployment compensation (EUC) Tier 4 benefits after week ending April 20, 2013.

More information:

• Frequently Asked Questions: EUC during Federal Sequester
• Frequently Asked Questions: Expiration of Tier 4 of EUC Benefits
• Fact Sheet 120, Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) in Michigan

Exhausting Unemployment Benefits

The agencies listed below may be able to assist you when your unemployment benefits end:

Health Care Resources

• Visit www.healthcare4mi.com or phone 1-888-988-6300.
• MIChild is a health insurance program available to uninsured children of Michigan families.
• Healthy Kids is a health care program for pregnant women, babies and children under 19.

Family Support, Housing Assistance and Health Care

• Visit the Helping Hand Website at www.michigan.gov/helpinghand

Foreclosure Assistance

• Visit the Michigan State Housing Development Authority website at www.michigan.gov/mshda

Utility Bill Payment Assistance

• Access the Michigan Public Safety Commission website at http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/mpsc/winterwise/eadirectory11.pdf

Food Assistance, Medical Assistance, Cash Assistance, Emergency Services and Child Care

• Visit the State of Michigan's Bridges Program website at www.mibridges.michigan.gov

Educational Opportunities and Employment Assistance

• Visit the Michigan Works! Agencies website at www.michiganworks.org
• Visit Pure Michigan Talent Connect at www.mitalent.org