North Carolina ESC Unemployment Extension Programs

The following programs are currently in effect:

• Emergency Unemployment Compensation, 2008 (EUC08)

Federal legislation authorizing up to 53 weeks of benefits


• Extended Benefits (EB)

State legislation providing additional benefits during times of high unemployment


• Federal Additional Compensation (FAC)

For claims effective no later than May 23, 2010, FAC provides a weekly supplement of $25 for weeks you are paid benefits

EUC08 Questions & Answers

Individuals must exhaust regular UI benefits no later than the week ending November 20, 2010 and qualify for EUC08 Tier 1 effective November 21, 2010. Individuals must exhaust the first, second, or third tier of EUC08 no later than the week ending November 27, 2010 to qualify for the next higher tier.

FAC Questions & Answers

For benefit claims effective February 22, 2009, through May 23, 2010, you may receive an additional payment amount of $25 under the Federal Additional Compensation program if your weekly certification for benefits results in any amount due from ESC.

EB Questions & Answers

Applying for EB Benefits
If you exhaust your EUC08 benefits, you may be eligible for Extended Benefits (EB). You must Apply for EB to enroll in this program.

While filing for EB, you must make a sustained and systematic effort to find work. These requirements are met when you seek work on at least 2 different days and make a total of 2 contacts with potential employers or an agent or representative of potential employers each week. To help you keep written records of your work search efforts, download Form NCUI 506E. You will be required to report to your ESC local office in person to provide the work search records.

Forms & Notices:
If your EUC08 or EB benefits roll over from your regular UI claim, your payments will be made in the same manner. For example, if you are being paid by Direct Deposit, your payments will continue by that method when your claim rolls over to the extension.

Debit Card Information:
If you are having problems using your debit card call 1-866-461-4096.