Benefit Expansion

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Benefit Expansion

On October 1, 2022, the maximum number of benefit weeks in a year increased to 12 weeks for parental, medical, and family leave. Claimants who filed a claim before October 1, 2022 and wish to receive additional weeks should submit a new claim for benefits as long as the additional requested weeks occur after September 25, 2022. Existing claims cannot be amended to include the additional weeks.