The Case for Dependent Allowances in Washington: $98 Million in Federal Funds Available to Help Jobless Workers Support Their Families

This brief discusses reforming Washington state’s unemployment insurance (UI) program to include “dependent allowances”.  Implementing a “dependent allowance” would boost state UI benefits for jobless workers struggling to cover their families’ expenses while making Washington eligible for nearly $98 million in federal funding to finance the reform.

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The Case for Dependent Allowances in WA: $98 Million in Federal Funds Available to Help Jobless Workers Support Their Families