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Social Security Explained, 2008 Edition

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Several states announce 2008 weekly benefit amounts

Alabama. An individual's weekly benefit amount equals 1/26 th of the average quarterly wage for insured work from his or her two highest base period quarters. Effective July 6, 2008, if the amount derived is more than $254.50, the weekly maximum benefit amount will be $255. Effective July 5, 2009, if the amount derived is more than $264.50, the weekly maximum benefit will be $265. See, CCH Unemployment Insurance with Social Security Daily Document ¶12,710.

Arkansas. Effective July 1, 2008, the maximum weekly benefit amount in Arkansas is $431 and the minimum weekly benefit amount is $77 (DWS Communication). See, CCH Unemployment Insurance with Social Security Daily Document ¶12,695.

Colorado. Effective July 1, 2008, the maximum weekly benefit amount in Colorado is $431, the alternative maximum weekly benefit amount is $475 and the minimum weekly benefit amount is $25 (DLE Communication). See, CCH Unemployment Insurance with Social Security Daily Document ¶12,696.

Kentucky. Effective July 1, 2008, the maximum weekly benefit amount in Kentucky is $415 and the minimum weekly benefit amount is $39 (DES Communication). See, CCH Unemployment Insurance with Social Security Daily Document ¶12,697.

North Dakota. Effective July 6, 2008, the maximum weekly benefit amount in North Dakota is $406 and the minimum weekly benefit amount is $43 (JSND Communication). See, CCH Unemployment Insurance with Social Security Daily Document ¶12,699.

Oregon. Effective July 1, 2008, the maximum weekly benefit amount in Oregon $482 and the minimum weekly benefit amount is $113 (ED Communication). See, CCH Unemployment Insurance with Social Security Daily Document ¶12,700.

Washington. Effective July 1, 2008, the maximum weekly benefit amount in Washington is $541 and the minimum weekly benefit amount is $129 (ESD Communication). See, CCH Unemployment Insurance with Social Security Daily Document ¶12,703.

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