How to determine if an individual meets the eligibility requirement under the August 8 Presidential Memorandumthat he or she must receive at least $100 in benefits for the underlying unemployment benefit program?

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How does a state, territory and the District of Columbia determine if an individual meets the eligibility requirement under the August 8 Presidential Memorandum that he or she must receive at least $100 in benefits for the underlying unemployment benefit program?

Presidential Memorandum

This eligibility provision is determined at the individual level based on the individual’s weekly benefit amount. An individual is determined to have received at least $100 per week for purposes of being an “eligible claimant” if the individual’s WBA as provided on the monetary determination is at least $100 (including any dependents’ allowance). In addition, the week in question must be considered compensable.

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