# Labor and Employment (GLE)

## Title 8. Unemployment Insurance

### Subtitle 15. Additional Benefits for Former Servicemembers

#### Section 8-1501

(a) In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Former servicemember" means a former member of the federal service as defined in 5 U.S.C. Sec. 8521(a) that:

  (1) is eligible for unemployment insurance benefits for ex-servicemembers under 5 U.S.C. Sec. 8521; and

  (2) was in active service in connection with Operation Desert Shield or Operation Desert Storm.

(c) "UCX benefits" means unemployment insurance benefits for ex-servicemembers under 5 U.S.C. Sec. 8521.

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Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)