I have $114 left on tier 1. Will I get extended to tier 2 in texas unemployment benefits?

Tier 1 ~ We can pay up to 14 weeks of tier 1 benefits. You must apply to receive tier 1. See "How do I apply for EUC?" below.

Tier 2 ~ Pays up to 14 weeks of benefits. You do not need to apply or contact us to receive these additional benefits. Tier 3 ~ Pays up to another 9 weeks of benefits.

You do not need to apply or contact us to receive these additional benefits. For additional background on the EUC program, read our fact sheet. Do I qualify for EUC?

You are not eligible for a regular claim in any state (including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the District of Columbia) or receiving unemployment benefits from Canada; andYou have a valid Washington claim that began on or after May 7, 2006; andThe benefit year on the claim has ended or you received all of the regular benefits; andYou run out of regular benefits no later than December 21, 2013. Am I eligible for EUC if I had a denial on my claim while receiving regular benefits? If you had a prior denial on your claim for benefits, the denial remains in effect until you meet the requalification requirements.

You cannot apply for EUC using the Internet, telephone or fax. You do not need to apply for the additional tiers of EUC. We will automatically set up these benefits if you qualify as each tier of EUC benefits runs out.

When do I apply for EUC? You can apply when we send you an application. If you do not receive an application by the time your regular benefits run out or your benefit year ends, call the EUC unit at 877-558-8509 (toll-free).

We cannot set up your EUC benefits until you run out of your regular benefits or your benefit year ends. You do not need to apply for tiers 2 or 3 of EUC. We will automatically set up these benefits if you qualify as each tier of EUC benefits runs out.

Tier 1 ~ The maximum benefits payable for tier 1is the lesser of:14 times your average weekly benefit amount; or80 percent of your final maximum regular benefits payable. Not everyone qualifies for 14 weeks of benefits. Eighty percent of your final maximum benefits payable on your regular claim may result in fewer than 14 weeks of tier 1 EUC.

We will mail you a "Statement of Wages and Hours" after we set up your EUC claim. It will tell you how much you are potentially eligible to receive from tier 1 EUC. Tier 2 pays the lesser of:14 times your average weekly benefit amount; or54 percent of your final maximum regular benefits payable.

Not everyone qualifies for the full 14 weeks of benefits. Fifty-four percent of your final maximum benefits payable on your regular claim may result in fewer than 14 weeks of additional EUC. Tier 3 pays the lesser of:9 times your average weekly benefit amount; or50 percent of your final maximum regular benefits payable.

Not everyone qualifies for the full 9 weeks of benefits. Fifty percent of your final maximum benefits payable on your regular claim may result in less than 9 weeks of additional EUC. These additional EUC benefits are available only if the unemployment rate in Washington remains high at the time you run out of tier 2.

I received a "Statement of Wages and Hours" in the mail, and it states that I am not eligible. Why don’t I qualify?