General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

months prior to the month of UIB application,
and
• have earned a minimum of $900 within the 18
months preceding the UIB application.
NOTE: There may be other indications of UIB
eligibility that are not listed in this section.
If there is any indication of eligibility, the
individual must apply for UIB.
GR 44-112.4 – Criteria
for Other States
Are the criteria the same for individuals who
were employed in another state?
While each state has their own requirements,
individuals meeting the requirements for UIB in
California may be eligible to UIB in another state
and must apply.
GR 44-112.5 – Trade
Readjustment
Allowance (TRA)
What is the Trade Readjustment Allowance
(TRA) Program?
The TRA program is a part of the UIB system, but
the payment system is separate from it. Benefits
are available due to the impact of imported products
on certain businesses. Individuals laid off by
specific companies at specific times as listed in
Regulation 29-008.2 of the California DSS
Operations Manual must apply for TRA benefits.
• TRA benefits are mailed bi-weekly, but weekly
or lump sum payments are also possible.
Claimants may receive TRA benefits at the
same time and for the same period during which
they receive regular UIB.
• TRA claims should be minimal because there
are only about 2,500 persons eligible at any one
time in California.
GR 44-112.6 –
Evaluation for Potential
UIB Eligibility
When should individuals be evaluated for
potential UIB eligibility?
Individuals must be reviewed for potential UIB
eligibility when:
• Processing an application.