WI AB532

Maximum weekly unemployment benefit increases from $370 to $497 for weeks beginning January 4, 2026 through January 2, 2027, then adjusts annually based on consumer price index starting January 3, 2027

Wage cap for benefit eligibility increases from $500 to $672 for weeks beginning January 4, 2026 through January 2, 2027, then adjusts annually based on consumer price index starting January 3, 2027

Annual indexing adjustments calculated using percentage change in consumer price index for 12-month periods ending July 31, with amounts remaining unchanged if CPI does not increase

Adjustments to maximum weekly benefit and wage limitation take effect on the first Sunday in January each year

Department exempted from administrative rulemaking requirements when setting the indexed maximum weekly benefit amount or wage limitation