UIPL Modernization Attachment B

Attachment II
Modernization Incentive Payments
Base Period Provisions
Questions and Answers

II-1. Question. What provisions must my law contain to qualify for an incentive payment under
the base period provision?
Answer. There are two options:
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A regular base period that includes the most recently completed calendar quarter before
the start of the benefit year, or

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An ABP that includes the most recently completed calendar quarter, when the claimant
cannot meet monetary qualifying requirements using a “regular” base period that excludes
this quarter.

II-2. Question: I believe my state law qualifies for the incentive payment. What should my
application state?
Answer: The application must:
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Identify the state;
Cite the specific base period provision of state law supporting the application;
Certify that the provision of state law is either currently in effect or will become effective
for claims filed on or after a specified date;
Contain a certification that the provision is permanent (that is, not temporary) and is not
subject to discontinuation under any circumstances other than repeal by the legislature;
Address how the state intends to use the incentive payment to improve or strengthen its
UC program; and
Attach the relevant provision of state law.

II-3. Question: Is the Department aware of any existing ABP provisions that will not qualify
for the incentive payment?
Answer: Yes. A provision providing that an ABP will be used only if the unemployment fund
is above a certain “solvency” threshold would not qualify because the ABP is subject to
discontinuation under a specified condition. Also, a state law that permits use of an ABP only
after a specified number of days have elapsed since the end of the last completed quarter in order
for wage records to be received would not qualify because it does not permit use of the ABP
during the days immediately following the end of the quarter.