When I was offered the VRP earlier this year, I specifically asked HR if I would be eligible for unemployment benefits. I was told explicitly that I would be. When the severance package ran out, and I hadn't found another job yet, I applied for unemployment, and was denied because I took a "Voluntary" package. Has anyone else had any experience with this?
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@ea this didn't happen. Cigna doesn't comment on unemployment.
@a4 As I said, the "Benefits Specialist with the ABG team" specifically told me I would qualify for unemployment. in my call with her. She even gave me the payroll number for the state office.
@OP FOR employees that took the VRP the HR record was updated as involuntary, so everyone could collect unemployment. Just say your separation was involuntary.
VRP is not eligible for unemployment.
It’s the same as retiring.
I believe it depends on what state you live in.
@OP I know the people that were laid off in February got severance and unemployment but I was offered VRP but didn’t take it but was under the impression no unemployment was available bc that’s for when you’re “let go”
VRP is quitting your job. Unemployment benefits are not granted. Unemployment benefits are also state specific. Cigna would not tell you one way or another so that isn't true. The severance paperwork clearly indicates that you need to follow up with your state on unemployment. Gotta read my friend.