| What is the benefit year? |
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An individual who is eligible may claim benefits within a 52-consecutive-week period. This period of time is known as the "benefit year." |
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| What is a dependency classification? |
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The letter A, B, or C identifies the number of dependents used to establish the applicant's claim: |
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Class A: |
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No "allowable dependents" |
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Class B: |
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One or two "allowable dependents" |
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Class C: |
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Three or more "allowable dependents |
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| Who qualifies as an allowable dependent? |
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Under Ohio law, an applicant's spouse and children must meet certain requirements to qualify as "allowable dependents." |
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To be an "allowable dependent," a spouse must: |
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- Be legally married to the applicant, as of the benefit year beginning date. To be legally married, either a marriage ceremony must have been performed or an agreement made between the applicant and the spouse to live together as husband and wife in common-law marriage. NOTE: On or after October 9, 1991, common-law marriage is prohibited in Ohio unless either: 1) it occurred in Ohio before October 9, 1991, and remains valid; or 2) it occurred in another state or nation that recognizes common-law marriages; and
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- Be living with the applicant as of the benefit year beginning date. If the spouse is not living with him/her, the applicant must give a statement providing the reason for living apart. If the facts establish that the separation is for temporary periods by reason of the applicant's employment and he/she frequently returns to their common residence, the applicant is living with the spouse. If separated from the spouse, either legally or by mutual agreement, the applicant cannot be considered living with, even though the two are living in the same household.
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To be an "allowed dependent," a child, stepchild, or adopted child must: |
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- Be under 18 or, if 18 or over, be unable to work because of a permanent mental or physical disability, and
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- Have had more than one-half of the cost of his/her support during the past 90 days (or for the duration of the parental relationship if less than 90 days) paid for by the applicant
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| What are the reasons dependents may be disallowed? |
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Class A-1. Indicates you did not list any dependents or none of the dependents listed were allowed.
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Dependents will be disallowed for the following reasons: |
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- Identity of dependents could not be verified
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- Amount of support contributed by the claimant does not meet requirements
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- Child listed is not a natural child, step-child, or adopted child of the claimant
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- Child listed is 18 years of age or older with no physical/mental handicap
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- Spouse is not living with claimant or
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- Spouse's average weekly wage is greater than 1/4 of the claimant's average weekly wage
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Class A-2. Indicates that you listed dependents, but your base period wages were insufficient to qualify for a higher amount. |
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