Yes:
They should file just the same… and dispute it if the state says they don’t qualify.
Washington D.C. is not a state, and while it does have unemployment insurance, the duration and amount is not great:
How much benefit you receive every week is based on how much money you made. Individuals who receive benefits, or claimants, could receive a standard 26 weeks of benefits. The maximum weekly benefit amount you may receive is $444.
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