Unemployment Insurance

Maryland Unemployment Insurance: Underfunded and Out of Date Maryland's unemployment benefits are low and the program is inadequately funded. These problems can be fixed without worsening the state's overall budget deficit. 2/21/03

Fixing Maryland's Unemployment Safety Net Maryland's unemployment benefits could be improved by extending benefits to part time workers and recent work force entrants, and by increasing the per-child benefit from $8 to $25 per week. 2/24/03

Reforming Maryland's Unemployment Insurance Taxes. Maryland employers are facing an increase in unemployment insurance taxes starting January 1, 2004. This increase is due to chronic underfunding of a program whose benefits are far from generous. 8/26/03