Unemployment insurance benefits cannot be extended past 26 weeks, even during a recession.

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Unemployment insurance benefits can be extended during a recession through federal or state emergency measures, such as the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program or the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program, which provide additional weeks of unemployment benefits beyond the initial 26 weeks.

Unemployment Insurance Benefits Cannot Be Extended Past 26 Weeks, Even