60BB-3.015. Continued Claims for Benefits (Transferred)

(1) Method of Filing Continued Claims.

(a) After filing an initial, additional or reopened claim, the claimant will be instructed and required to report bi-weekly for the duration of the unemployment by Internet at www.fluidnow.com.

(b) In the event of a disaster or emergency, or when special assistance or accommodation as defined in paragraphs 60BB-3.013(1)(c), F.A.C., is required, claimants may report in the manner set forth in paragraphs 60BB-3.013(1)(d) and (e), F.A.C. or by using the AWI Form UCB-60 “Weekly Claim Certification” (Rev. 02/03), which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 60BB-3.029(1)(q), F.A.C.

(2) Time Limit for Filing Continued Claims.

(a) Scheduled Reports. Continued claims for benefits must be filed within 14 calendar days following the scheduled report date as shown on the Internet Confirmation Page, or otherwise communicated to the claimant by the Agency. The Agency will stop providing this notice when the claimant ceases to report, has no additional benefits or weeks to claim, or benefits were denied and no appeal is pending at the end of the appeal period.

(b) Late Reports. If a report is not made within 14 days after the scheduled report date shown on the Internet Confirmation Page, or communicated to the claimant by an Agency representative, the claim will be re-opened effective the first day of the week in which a report is filed. Upon request, the claimant will be permitted to file a late report for weeks that were not claimed within the permissible time period and will be granted appeal rights to any resulting determination denying benefits for the weeks in question.

(c) Resubmitted Continued Claim. When a claimant is directed by the Agency to resubmit a continued claim for completion or correction, the scheduled report date will be extended to 14 days from the date the Agency notifies the claimant that the claim was incomplete or incorrect. If the notification is mailed, the mailing date will be considered the date of notification.

(d) Early Reports. The Agency may accept a continued claim certification prior to the scheduled report date provided each claimed week has ended.

(e) Special Reports. At any time during the pendency of any claim for benefits, the Agency may make a written request for information or documentation from the claimant regarding any question whose resolution is necessary to ascertain the claimant’s entitlement to benefits or the amount of any such benefits. The failure of the claimant to respond will result in a determination made from the available evidence.

Rulemaking Authority 443.1317(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented 443.091(1), 443.111(1), 443.151(2) FS. History–New 8-25-92, Amended 4-1-96, Formerly 38B-3.015, Amended 8-14-08, 11-27-11.