What is a resea assessment?

The Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program is a grant program for states to assist individuals receiving unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. The funds are used to connect participants with in-person assessments and reemployment services through American Job Centers.

What can I expect at my resea appointment?

What to Expect. All RESEA appointments will have both a virtual and phone/dial-in option as a result of COVID-19. Participants may choose to attend through either option. Participants will receive a letter in advance of their first appointment, confirming the date and time of the scheduled meeting.

Is the job search requirement waived for unemployment in Florida?

To remain eligible for state unemployment assistance in Florida you will now need to fulfill a weekly job search requirement. Ron DeSantis introduced the Work Search Waiver, removing the condition that unemployment benefits recipients must demonstrate that they are actively looking for work.

What is the difference between reemployment and unemployment?

Reemployment is a 21st century replacement for Unemployment. The program would continue as a universally available earned benefit, offering a temporary income to laid-off workers who paid into the system. A bonus if a worker lands a new job before their income support expires.

Is Resea program mandatory?

Once selected, a claimant’s participation in RESEA is mandatory and failure to complete services may affect the claimant’s UI benefits. During FY 2018 approximately 20 percent of all UI claimants received RESEA services. State participation in RESEA is voluntary.

What is a reemployment session?

You may be required to participate in a Reemployment Session. These sessions are designed to help prepare you to find your next job by connecting you to resources such as CareerForce – Minnesota’s career development and jobs resource. Looking for work is your full-time job while you receive unemployment benefits.

How long is the Resea appointment?

If the RJS was originally scheduled in a prior week it should be rescheduled before completion. If it happens to be the same week but a different day, it can be completed without rescheduling. RESEA Time Charging: It has been determined that an RESEA will take an average of 1.50 hours/90 min. to complete.

What is the reemployment services and eligibility assessment ( resea ) program?

The Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program is a grant program for states to assist individuals receiving unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. The funds are used to connect participants with in-person assessments and reemployment services through American Job Centers.

What is the reemployment Assistance Program in Florida?

In Florida, the UC program is referred to as Reemployment Assistance (RA). Florida’s RESEA program also targets transitioning Veterans receiving Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers (UCX).

How does the resea program work in Florida?

The RESEA program provides Florida RA claimants the opportunity to engage with the workforce system to receive a combination of targeted staff-assisted services that RA claimants may not customarily utilize.

What was the Rea program replaced by in 2015?

Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment (REA) program to address individual reemployment needs of UI claimants, as well as prevent and detect improper benefit payments. In 2015, the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program replaced the REA program providing greater