On November 20, 2008 Congress passed a 7 week extension of Emergency Benefits. This extension takes effect with the week that ends November 30, 2008. It is NOT retroactive. If you were approved for the original 13 weeks of extended benefits, you can begin to claim these additional 7 weeks of benefits for the week ending November 30, 2008 on Sunday, November 30, 2008 through Saturday, December 6, 2008