Unemployment question

[jonest28]

I'm currently med retired 100% va and pulling crsc. Does anyone know if I get laid off from my job will I be ineligible to file for unemployment from the job loss?

 

[chaplaincharlie]

Unemployment benefits vary by state. But I suspect your DoD retirement and/or VA benefits do not affect your eligibility for unemployment should you lose your job.

 

[jonest28]

I'm currently in kansas. I've been trying to find answers but I've come up with nothing either way. I'm expecting to get furloughed in 3 weeks so I'm trying to plan ahead the best I can.

 

[SFC H]

Unemployment Benefits After Separating from the Military

Military Veterans may qualify for unemployment benefits through specific programs like the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-servicemembers (UCX), which is based on the Veteran’s service and discharge status. Knowing the ins and outs of this program can help Veterans receive the support they need...

themilitarywallet.com

 

[jonest28]

I thought that was just for after you separate initially not in civ jobs after.

 

[SFC H]

From how I understand the article, you qualify for unemployment. How much may be influenced by your retirement compensation.

 

[SFC H]

Unemployment benefits for military veterans
Unemployment compensation may be available to ex-military personnel. If eligible, military members will receive compensation from the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-service members (UCX). This program is run by the federal government, but each state has their own agents representing the UCX. Whether or not you are eligible and how much compensation you will receive depends on several factors. If you receive other compensation (separation pay, retirement pay) the amount of compensation for which you may be eligible will be reduced. Here we look at how you can go about signing up for unemployment compensation and what you can do before separation to get your finances in order.