On $200 a week in Massachusetts, about $100 in weekly benefits.

What shapes the award.

Weekly range

$60 to $1,105. Wage requirements still apply.

Duration

Up to 30 weeks under this program. The modeled benefit balance is $3,000.

Dependents

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

Base period

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

Alternate-period detail

Last three completed quarters plus the filing quarter through the claim date if the standard period fails, or if the agency verifies a requested increase of at least 10% in total benefit credit. A separate extension can apply after more than seven weeks of qualifying temporary total workers compensation disability; ask DUA.

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

The agency may add $25 for each qualifying dependent child. Support, documentation and residence conditions apply. Eligible children include those under 18, older children unable to earn because of incapacity, and full-time students under 24. Only one parent can receive the allowance for the same child in a claimed week.

Partial-week conditions

Work must be less than full-time. The earnings disregard uses one-third of the regular weekly rate before dependency allowances. The regular partial payment rounds down, and an eligible allowance is added separately. Full-time work or earnings that eliminate partial-unemployment status also prevent the allowance payment.

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 DUA grants an exemption, complete at least three approved job-search activities each claimed week and provide proof during certification. Keep a written record of the activity and date in case DUA asks to verify it. Follow any MassHire or RESEA appointment and registration instructions.

Taxes and the amount received.

Unemployment benefits are taxable federally and in Massachusetts. DUA does not automatically withhold taxes; you may elect 10% federal and 5% state withholding. The estimate is before withholding and other offsets; use the agency tax forms for reporting.