On $2,700 a week in Maryland, about $430 in weekly benefits.

What shapes the award.

Weekly range

$50 to $430. Wage requirements still apply.

Duration

Up to 26 weeks under this program. The modeled benefit balance is $11,180.

Dependents

The state has a dependents rule. Qualifying relationships and limits apply; use the dependents input to model it.

Base period

First four of the last five completed calendar quarters. An alternate or extended period may be available under the state’s conditions. Understand the quarters.

Alternate-period detail

Last four completed calendar quarters if the standard period does not qualify.

Benefit balance and dependents

The regular benefit balance excludes the dependency allowance. Eligible allowances are paid separately for weeks with a payable benefit; they do not shorten the duration shown.

Who counts as a dependent

Up to five supported children, adopted children or stepchildren who were under 16 on the first day of the benefit year. Only one claimant may claim the same child for the applicable year; total weekly benefit plus allowance cannot exceed $430.

Partial-week conditions

For a partial week, wages must be less than the regular weekly rate plus dependency allowances and work must be less than full-time. Working all hours for which you are available can also disqualify a part-time worker. The earnings ceiling is checked before the $50 disregard.

Before you count on it.

• Covered wages and employment are required.
• This checks only the modeled monetary rules. The agency also checks your employment history and other eligibility conditions.
• Separation, availability, work search and certification can affect payment.
• Tax withholding, offsets and agency adjustments can change the amount received.

This is a wage calculation and an informational screen. Your agency or insurer decides your claim.

Keeping the claim eligible.

Unless exempt, register in Maryland Workforce Exchange, make your resume available to employers, and complete at least three documented job-search activities each week including one direct job contact. Enter the activities before completing your weekly BEACON certification.

Taxes and the amount received.

Unemployment is taxable federally and in Maryland. You may choose 10% federal withholding, 7% Maryland withholding, both (17%), or neither. This estimate is before withholding and offsets.