NA Pre-strike Eligibility
To determine pre-strike eligibility, consider all eligibility factors on the day before the strike. Complete the following to determine the amount of income to budget:
●Compare the striking participant's income before the strike to their current income.
●Compare the temporary strike-related union payments to the pre-strike average monthly earnings. Add the higher amount to the budgetary unit's combined income for the current benefit month.
●Key the deductions on EXNS based on the current budget month or the month of a new application.
●Allow the earned income deduction for the striker's earnings, whether the striker's pre-strike or temporary strike related income is used.
Strikers who are eligible to participate are subject to work registration requirements, unless exempt the day of the application.
Budgetary units with a striking participant that do not meet pre- strike eligibility are not eligible for NA benefits. Key the PS Denial Closure Reason Code on FSED.