ADVISORY:	UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO. 18-03
TO:	ALL STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM:	CHERYL ATKINSON  /s/ Administrator       Office of Workforce Security

SUBJECT:

Revised Federal Schedule of Remuneration for Use in Determining Benefit Eligibility Under the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers (UCX) Program

1. Purpose.To transmit the revised Federal Schedule of Remuneration for the UCX program based on the January 1, 2003, military pay increase.

2. References. Chapter IV, ET Handbook No. 384, Second Edition, 20 CFR 614.12 and 5 U.S.C. 8521(a)(2).

3. Instructions. State workforce agencies (SWAs) shall use the attached schedule to determine Federal military wages for UCX "first claims" filed beginning with the first day of the first week which begins on or after April 6, 2003, pursuant to 20 CFR 614.12(c).

SWAs will continue to use the existing schedule for UCX "first claims" filed before the effective date of the attached revised schedule. As provided by 20 CFR 614.12(d), the attached schedule shall be published as a notice in the Federal Register.

4. Action Required. Administrators should provide the above instructions and the attached revised schedule to appropriate staff.

5. Inquiries. Direct questions to the appropriate Regional Office.

5. Attachment. Revised Federal Schedule of Remuneration (UCX)..

RESCISSIONS	EXPIRATION DATE
UIPL 11-02 , Change 1	February 28, 2004