(Washington, DC) - A thirteen week extension of unemployment insurance benefits has been enacted by Congress. Individuals whose unemployment insurance benefit year ended on or after May 1, 2007 will be contacted by mail, notifying them of possible eligibility for these benefits. The letter will contain instructions on how and when to file claims. Do not contact the agency’s Call Center at this time as they do not have any additional information. Anyone who quits a job to file for these benefits will be denied. If you are currently receiving benefits you will be notified when you exhaust your 26 weeks of benefits. We will provide more information as it becomes available.