Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 65.116 - Application for benefits(a) If, at the time the claimant files his initial application for benefits, a full-time weekly wage can be established, subject to verification, it shall be indicated on the initial application of the claimant. The weekly benefit rate for these applications shall be computed on the basis of the highest quarterly wages in accordance with Part A and Part B of Appendix A, or 50% of the full-time weekly wage, whichever is greater.(b) If, at the time the claimant files his initial application for benefits, a full-time weekly wage cannot be established, the weekly benefit rate shall be computed solely on the basis of the high quarter formula. Upon receipt of the Notice of Financial Determination (Form UC-44F), the local office shall determine if there is a substantial basis for a weekly benefit rate determination based on full-time weekly wage. This determination may be made at the time of the waiting week or at the time of the benefit rights interview. For these cases the local office shall initiate whatever actions are required to obtain necessary wage information upon which to establish the full-time weekly wage.The provisions of this §65.116 adopted July 1, 1969.