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a. If expenses have not previously been deducted, convert the expenses to a monthly amount based upon the anticipated number of weeks/months of Worker's Compensation.

b. Deduct expenses from the monthly benefit amount to obtain monthly countable income. H. Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB) When determining potential UIB eligibility, the local agency must use the current wage data in OVS or the last 12 months (four quarters) and meet the monetary determination criteria:

1. The beneficiary must meet the minimum 12-month base period requirement. 2. The minimum base period wage requirement is currently $6,841.44 and is revised August 1st of year.

The beneficiary may file a claim by using one of the following methods:

1. Register online at des.nc.gov ; or 2. Register by calling the DES Customer Call Center at 888-737-0259; or 3. Register in person at the local NC Works Career Center.

The local agency must send a DHB-5097/DHB-5097S, Request for Information, to request the NC CLM 550, Wage Transcript and Monetary Determination form, and allowing the beneficiary 12 calendar days to provide the information. This form may be used to verify the file claim.

1. The form will be available for access on the individual’s Claimant Self Service Portal no later than the next business day after the claim is filed. 2. Claimants, who elect to receive correspondence from Division of Employment Security (DES) electronically, will receive an email alert indicating that the form is available to view. 3. Claimants, who elect to receive correspondence through regular postal mail, the form will be mailed to the address provided on the next business day after the claim is filed as well as being available on their Claimant Self Service Portal.

If requested information is not received, send a timely notice proposing termination for failure to provide necessary information.