A New $300 supplementary unemployment payment in 2021?
As part of ongoing discussions around an extension to unemployment benefits in the latest stimulus bill, lawmakers are reaching consensus on a supplementary $300 payment for up to 12 weeks between Jan 2021 and March 2021. This will likely work similar to the LWA program (details below). Details on how this will be managed and if any additional eligibility criteria are still to be released, but it is highly likely this payment will start in New Year. I will post updates as more information comes to hand.
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[Lost Wages Assistance Program updates] With the expiration of the FPUC program and the $600 weekly payment at the end of July, many unemployed or underemployed individuals were left high and dry until the LWA program was put in place via President Trump’s Executive order. The Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program is in effect from August 1st to the last week in December, but per the table below states are now paying out under this program but will likely take several weeks for some state UI agencies – who are administering the payments along with other enhanced benefits – to update their systems and start making payments.
All states that applied and were approved by FEMA were only awarded three weeks of initial funding– covering the weeks of August 1st, 8th and August 15th. FEMA will then approve additional weeks of funding for LWA payments on a week by week basis (states have to apply for this). However any additional funding is subject to the $44 billion budget that is available for this program and it is almost certain that funding will run out before the December 27th expiry of this program, unless Congress approves additional funding via a formal UI benefits extension. At this stage FEMA has advised only a maximum of 6 weeks of funding has been approved for most states.
However the good news per DOL and FEMA guidelines is that, similar to the $600 FPUC payments, this payment will be made retroactive to August 1 (week of July 26th). So even though some states will likely take until late September to make these payments they will be making retroactive back payments back to the first week of August if you qualified for the payment.
Retroactive back payments for the initially funded three weeks will likely be paid in one lump sum – up to $900 if you are eligible for all weeks this program is in effect. Additional retroactive payments will be made for weeks the states have approved funding. E.g states who started paying out in mid-September (like Maryland) made the full $1800 payment to eligible recipients. Retroactive back payments however are not guaranteed for new claimants, those who certify late or those with claim issues, since funding is only provided on a weekly basis by FEMA.
Another important point to note is that unlike the $600 payment, the $300 or $400 LWA payment requires a claimant to be getting at least $100 of unemployment benefits from existing federal and/or state programs. This is significantly different to the $1 requirement for the $600 FPUC program. You will likely need to certify on a weekly or bi-weekly certification period that you meet this minimum threshold to get retroactive payments. The $100 minimum threshold is based on the claimants base period for calculating unemployment insurance benefits. For example in California, a person would need to have earned at least $2,574.01 in a qualifying quarter to receive at least $100 in weekly unemployment benefits from the state.
When do the $300 to 400 unemployment benefit (including retroactive) payments start in my state?
The table below provides the actual and estimated (when no official date available) for when the $300 (or $400 in certain states) payment will be made. This includes retroactive back payments, which will be paid along with regular weekly unemployment benefits. Also its important to know that the $300 payment may be staggered in several states (e.g CA, PA, NY) due to the large volume of claimants. So if you see your state with a status of paying now and a date in the past, just know that your payment is likely scheduled to be processed (assuming you are eligible and had certified) and may take a few days after the listed date. And as always, check your state’s UI portal or official emails for your specific payment details.
Phase 2 Staggered LWA Payments – CA, NY, PA, NC
Due to the volume of payments and the fact that FEMA is approving/funding for remaining weeks (following the initial 3 week grant) several state like California and New York are paying the last few weeks of the LWA program. You can see this noted in the table (where specific dates have been published) and across the many comments below. So if you do see a delay between your first and subsequent rounds of payment it is likely due to the staggered nature of payments. Unfortunately states have not always been clear on the timing for these “phase 2” payments as they are dependent of FEMA approval/funding and internal processing so many eligible claimants are facing delays in getting all their LWA payments.
The table is updated regularly as new information comes to hand. You can also follow my Facebook and Twitter feeds for micro real-time updates.
Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) State Payment Date and Status
| State | LWA Status | Start Date | Max Weeks | Weekly Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Paid | Sep 6th | 6 | $300 |
| Alaska | Paid | Nov 6th (see estimate details) | 6 | $300 |
| Arizona | Paid | Aug 17th | 6 | $300 |
| Arkansas | Paid | Sep 12 (up to Oct 2nd) | 6 | $300 |
| California | Paid | Sep 7th (Phase 1) Sep 15th (Phase 2) | 6 | $300 |
| Colorado | Paid | From Sep 18th (in batches) | 6 | $300 |
| Connecticut | Paid | Sep 17th | 5 | $300 |
| Delaware | Paid | Sep 18th | 6 | $300 |
| District of Columbia | Paid | From Sep 28th (in batches) | 6 | $300 |
| Florida | Paid | Sep 8th | 4 | $300 |
| Georgia | Paid | Sep 12th | 6 | $300 |
| Hawaii | Paid | Sep 23rd (see schedule) | 6 | $300 |
| Idaho | Paid | Sep 12th | 6 | $300 |
| Illinois | Paid | Sep 8th | 6 | $300 |
| Indiana | Paid | Week of Sep 21st | 6 | $300 |
| Iowa | Paid | Sep 9th | 6 | $300 |
| Kansas | Paid | From Oct 6th (see schedule/details) | 6 | $300 |
| Kentucky | Paid | Sep 15th | 6 | $400 |
| Louisiana | Paid | Aug 27th | 6 | $300 |
| Maine | Paid | Sep 12th | 6 | $300 |
| Maryland | Paid | Sep 12th (schedule) | 6 | $300 |
| Massachusetts | Paid | Sep 7th | 6 | $300 |
| Michigan | Paid | Sep 10th | 6 | $300 |
| Minnesota | Paid | Sep 4th | 6 | $300 |
| Mississippi | Paid | Sep 10th | 6 | $300 |
| Missouri | Paid | Aug 23rd | 6 | $300 |
| Montana | Paid | Aug 30th | 6 | $400 |
| Nebraska | Paid | Sep 18th (First 3 weeks) From Sep 20th (remaining payments) | 6 | $300 |
| Nevada | Paying 5th and 6th weeks | From Oct 20th (First 3 weeks) From Nov 11 (Last 3 weeks) (see DETR updates) | 6 | $300 |
| New Hampshire | Paid | Sep 12th | 6 | $300 |
| New Jersey | Paid | From Oct 22nd (see more details) | 6 | $300 |
| New Mexico | Paid | Sep 10th | 6 | $300 |
| New York | Paid | Sep 14th | 6 | $300 |
| North Carolina | Paid | Sep 6th (4 weeks) Sep 16th (2 weeks) | 6 | $300 |
| North Dakota | Paid | Sep 17th | 6 | $300 |
| Ohio | Paid | From Sep 14th (on PUA) From Sep 20th (others) | 6 | $300 |
| Oklahoma | Paid | Sep 23rd | 6 | $300 |
| Oregon | Paid | October 2nd | 6 | $300 |
| Pennsylvania | Paid | Sep 17th (first 3 wk batch) Sep 24th (second 3wk batch) | 6 | $300 |
| Rhode Island | Paid | Sep 6th | 6 | $300 |
| South Carolina | Paid | Sep 25th (7 to 14 days processing) | 6 | $300 |
| South Dakota | No Payment | Did not enroll | 6 | - |
| Tennessee | Paid | Aug 30th | 6 | $300 |
| Texas | Paid | Aug 23rd | 6 | $300 |
| Utah | Paid | Sep 9th to Sep 23rd (paying in batches) | 6 | $300 |
| Vermont | Paid | Week of Sep 14th | 6 | $300 |
| Virginia | Paid | Oct 19th (see payout details) | 6 | $300 |
| Washington | Paid | Sep 22nd | 6 | $300 |
| West Virginia | Paid | Sep 16th | 6 | $400 |
| Wisconsin | Paid | From Oct 22nd | 6 | $300 |
| Wyoming | Paid | Sep 13th | 6 | $300 |
Payment Start date is when the state actually started processing LWA payments OR is the estimated date of the first payment processing based on available information. Note: Due to bank processing delays, it can take 2 to 4 days after the noted dates for benefits to hit your bank account or debit card. Please see links to more information in the table or your state UI website for specific payment status. If you find any mistakes or have updates, please leave a comment below and I will update table to help others.
Because there there is no requirement under the Lost Wages Assistance program that an individual’s job separation be directly related to COVID-19 (indirect association is acceptable under self certification) many more individuals may qualify for this program (vs PUA). The end date for this program, assuming funding is available is December 27th 2020.
I live in Nevada and will be going back to work mid September (after being furloughed since march) will I still receive the LWA payments retroactively for August and the beginning of September if I have to stop filing unemployment before the funds are released to my state?
Same here did you find out
Hang tight Travis….wait till your next payment request to find out. It is so frustrating. In Texas it was a 3 week request for these Federal funds and then another 3 week request for Texas to receive funds and distribute.
Pedro you seem to have many smart ass comments on this site. Hasn’t your mother told you ” If you don’t have anything nice to say then don’t say anything at all” ? Again does anyone know anything about receiving the 13 week extension of regular UI ?
I just wanna say thisCovid 19 has really showed the leaders of America that as a country it has a lot of work to do. I’ve never felt so low in spirit saying I’m an American and I believe in wat this country stand for and it all starts with the President of this nation. I’ve never experienced a president that Was so involved with affairs that’s not a political issue Trump has devided this country and created a lot of the racial differences we’re experiencing Let the elected leader’s run there states and stop treating them like children. Trump who’ve really made thinks difficult for the next elected. God is up high looking down
RL, I agree 100% about these issues that are in WH. All staffers should be a shame of themselves working for and protecting such a beast. All we can do is vote Trump out !!
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If unemployment ends before payout will you still be eligible for retro pay from August 1st, 2020?
California announced that the 300 is going out September 6th, not the 13th as reported here.
Thanks for the updated information. I have updated the table. Here is the EDD update:
On September 7, 2020, we will begin processing LWA payments to eligible claimants in two phases.
Phase 1
If you indicated that you were unemployed or partially unemployed due to COVID-19 when filing for unemployment, whether it was regular Unemployment Insurance or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, you will automatically receive LWA payments. No further action is needed.
The payments will be added to your regular unemployment amount for any eligible weeks. Payments will be issued retroactively for weeks that you have already received unemployment benefits, beginning July 26.
Phase 2
If you did not indicate that you were unemployed or partially unemployed due to COVID-19 when you filed for unemployment, you must provide a one-time certification.
We will send you a time-sensitive notice, the Lost Wages Assistance Self-Certification (DE 4365LWA), in the mail or to your personal email, asking you to provide information in UI OnlineSM. Complete the information as soon possible. You might not receive LWA payments if you respond late or if the funding for this program becomes unavailable. For faster service and prompt notifications, register in UI Online.
If we find that you are not eligible, you will receive a Notice of Determination for Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program
Louisiana and Montana have paid there people! Just wanted to let you know so you could update the table.
Thanks Taylor. I have updated.
And based on the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Governor Steve Bullock announced [on August 26th] the Montana Department of Labor & Industry is now issuing the $400 weekly payment through the Lost Wages Assistance Program for Montanans filing for unemployment benefits due to COVID-19. For the benefit week ending August 29, claimants will see a new question on the weekly payment request form asking if their unemployment or partial unemployment for that week was due to disruptions caused by COVID-19. If they answer “yes”, they will also qualify for the additional $400 payment for that week. According to the federal guidance issued for this program, all Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims are deemed to qualify for $400 payments and those payments will start going out next week.
For Louisiana – Approximately 400,000 eligible unemployment insurance claimants will receive weekly Lost Wage Assistance (LWA) payments beginning tomorrow, Wednesday (Aug. 26). The retroactive payments will include the weeks ending August 1, August 8 and August 15, 2020. All claimants need to continue to file their weekly certifications in order to be eligible for future weekly benefits.
Hey I’m Candy.
I got the $900 and 1 week for $300 which is just 4 weeks of payment but after that I haven’t received the last 2 weeks of the $300 and Lex had told me that it was only for the month of August which is four weeks but I read about my governor put in a request for sep 5 and only 92% got paid for the 5week so why I didn’t get mine. I live in louisiana
Do I qualify for the LWA. I live in Arkansas and draw $81 a week but lost my job due to COVID…I’m drawing from the PEUC loan..
I live in Arkansas but I draw pua but I am self employed so I draw the min. Which is 132. Have you applied for pua? I also know if you don’t draw enough to get the lwa that they’ve set aside funds on TANF for people that aren’t eligible you should call DHS amd ask them if you can qualify under TANF, however if you lost your job from covid you should be able to switch to PUA. Pua.arkansas.gov hope that helps you
I received $600 today, but did not receive a lump sum for retroactive weeks. Do we have to apply separately for the retroactive weeks?
As of this week. Week ending Aug 30 in NH. When I filed, I was asked to self attest for the additional $300. I am hoping this means that it should be coming this week for us now. Has anyone else had this self attest at filing
I saw the same thing when I filed last week. And I just read retroactive payments will begin to go out Sept 10. But we’ll only get retroactive payments for Aug 1,8 and 15th. I’m not sure what happens next.
Michigan still hasn’t given out the $300 yet August 30th what a joke
Yep, announced delays it could take till mid-September.
Why did you change the date for Michigan? It first read Aug 30
I updated it as appears payments have not started yet and so moved it out by a couple of weeks when it is more likely to be paid. If you hear it being paid sooner (or later) please let me know and note the source.
They have no idea. I’m convinced that table is a bunch of guesses and when it’s correct it’s simply a coincide. Other than that it’s a bunch of educated guesses. I haven’t seen a reputable source from any Michigan government office make any statement as to when we will receive the LWA except for 1 and he said 3 to 4 weeks. Hopefully it will be sooner in praying it will be sooner but the 13th is more than likely true.
After Labor Day they are sending out the extra pay for Michigan
I started calling (and couldn’t get through) on April 10. I gave up until June 1. Then got through. Can I get retro for when I started calling?
It retro pays back to date of job loss or hours reduced. Good Luck !!
Does anyone know when will will get our extra 300$ and back pay in michigan??? Omg. I just certified today and nothing
I have the same question as DColeman. Could Andy or others help clarify the answer? Just to be clear, I filed for and received unemployment (including the $600 fed CARES supplement) during July and August. I started working partially this week and will work full time beginning this upcoming week, so I need to stop filing my weekly unemployment claims. The eligibility for the retroactive $300 seems to require that one is still filing for unemployment the week(s) that the $300 becomes available in your state to receive the $300 and the retroactive $300 past payments. Is the correct or incorrect? Also, what if my state requires me to re-self-certify that I am (or was) unemployed due to the coronavirus? How could I re-self-certify if I am no longer filing weekly claims? I am worried that the $300 “Lost Wages Assistance” program requires me to still be filing weekly claims when it become available in my state. Can someone please explain the alternative interpretation (that I desperately need) according to which I will still receive the retroactive payments even if I stop filing weekly claims now, before my state starts the $300 payments (and the $300 retroactive payments)?
Hi, hope you are well. Were you able to find an answer? I’m on the same boat. Trying to figure out if i’d get some type of retroactive payment. Thank you in advance
What if I have just found a job but was on unemployment already before they approved 300 a week , will I still get paid back for those weeks I files even tho I’m no longer receiving funds
Yes. Payments are retroactive
Andy, can you please help? My claim is under investigation because I answered a question on the bi-weekly-checkin incorrectly. Please help!!!
No you wont get back pay only if you were in unimployement since aug
What about Richmond Va we need it like it’s way to much going on to not release those funds to the American people
Blame the Senate on this one not Congress!!! Blame Mitch McConley !!! Congress on May 15th passed the Heroes Act of which a continuation of $600 week in PUA would be included till end of 2020…. It needed to pass Senate now and Mitch marked the request as DOA( DEAD ON ARRIVAL) So with the passing of George Floyd and all that followed it held up for a few months the compromization talks between Senate and Congress. Senate only wanted to give $200 week and Congress stood firm on the PUA being $600 weekly so…… Trump did the Executive Orders instead. Also included in those 4 orders that day was get rid of that Paycheck Protection Plan which a person might think that has to do with UI….WRONG it doesn’t ….it is your Social Security Tax that you pay your whole life in order to retire and have your Social Security check and Medicare. Beware of what Trum
I am trying to figure out the same thing in Texas. I don’t see where in my case the 13 weeks of extended benefits applied…. Brandon have you used the 13 weeks extended payment yet ?Please reply.
How acurate is the table? It says Michigan will begin payments on Aug 30th. I’m curious because I live in MI and desperately need this money.
It’s an estimate based on FEMA approval date where states have two to three weeks to get payments out
Anyone have any info on Oregon? When or if they will receive it?
Oregon just got approved yesterday. Should see payments in 2 to 3 weeks. Table updated.
Oregon is back paying so far 4weeksand it should show up on the 13th
Hey what about Virginia will they get the 300?
They are approved. Eligible claimants should start seeing funding by the week of Sep 13th (if not sooner)
Do we get our back pay when we certify or when the state gets approved.
Both need to happen.
August 1 , 8, 22, and now 29 now still no $300.00 my state says could take to get the checks out for 4 to 6 weeks do we get all them checks while we’re waiting till August 1 retroactive or just the the 3 in August 1st 8th and 22?
I noticed Alabama date has changed on here a couple of times is there a certain reason why?
Yes, I updated based on information that is made available to try and get a better estimated date of payment. Currently FEMA estimates 2 to 3 weeks for states to update systems and make this payout. Hence the date for Alabama. But check the state UI site for the latest information.
Texas has started to pay out the $300 extra through UI. I even received back pay of $300 from week of July 26th when the original PUA of $600 stopped. I thought under Cares Act that UI was extending 13 weeks. I am at 24 weeks and there is not enough in my UI account to pay that week. I researched about the extended 13 weeks and came up with you can only receive if unemployment rates are at a certain level. So Texas is within the range but I don’t see enough funds in my case to continue with Texas U.I. I am still furloughed from my job and if no more payments then I would have no more income !! Where do I go from here????
Are you on peuc now?
What is PEUC ?
I did receive the PUA of $600 weekly until it stopped July25th. Now I continue with the LWA $300 weekly. I started with Texas UI late March when all this CV19 happened and was furloughed from work. I am on week 25 and it looks like there are not enough funds in my originally work up to continue. Where does the 13 week extension come into play and will I see that amount in Claim and Benefits page of the Texas UI? It is impossible to get a hold of anyone by phone…..does anyone now that answer please?????
Thank you for the info
Does anyone know if and how I will get retro active unemployment if I filed my 1st claim May 7th nut have been out of work since 3/16? I also put 3/16 on my initial claim. I have only received unemployment since 5/7. No one at unemployment can answer me!
West Virgina just got approved by FEMA, They announced that the FEMA disaster relief funds will cover $300 of the new weekly payment, and the other $100 will come from West Virginia’s allocation of the federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund. This will provide a total of $400 of extra weekly unemployment benefits until FEMA funding is available.
So if I was receiving benefits and my boss just gave me a separation letter and now I had to file on my own…. so my claim is still being processed. Am I SOL for the $300 since my benefits are not “active” yet?
I believe the pay and backpay of the extra$$ goes back to your filing/application date…..
What about Oregon have they applied
They have announced their intention to apply, but have not yet been approved for funding by FEMA (as of August 26th)
So Oregon has no applied? And if Oregon does get he additional how long would it usually take
My question is this. I live in Lousiana, and from everything I’ve read it appears that the LWA payments are to start here the week of Aug 24th. I filed for my weekly benefits, and the Louisiana unemployment site shows me receiving the same 107 per week that I’ve already been receiving. The retro payment of 900, for the weeks Aug 1st, 8th, and 15th, will that be coming separate from my normal payment, and also, will I receive this via direct deposit(which I already have) or will they be mailing a paper check? I am praying its via direct deposit…any info anyone can give would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!
Direct deposit- same as your current payment is what most states are doing. Payment dates are still not firm – just estimates.
Thank you SO much for the info and update Andy! God bless you and all of you going through these difficult times….
When will Michigan recive payments is this date really close or just a random guess
Its an estimated based on FEMA/DOL that states need 2 to 3 weeks to update their UI systems. Per the Michigan UI site – “If you are already receiving unemployment benefits, you do not need to do anything additional to qualify for this payment at this time. Continue to certify bi-weekly as you normally would. Check your MiWAM account for information on the status of your claim.
See the Michigan UI resource page I have for this – https://savingtoinvest.com/michigan-mi-unemployment-benefits-news-including-updates-on-extended-benefit-pua-peuc-programs/
I’m in NC i got my $900 for those three weeks on Tuesday Sep8 and it comes as a separate deposit you will see it. If you have direct deposit it will come that way, they have all taken their sweet time if you ask me. They act as if ppl arent in critical need smh. Our state shows now approval for aug 22. Where is the payment it hasnt shown up yet.
Reading the last news Governor McMaster it would really look bad on your behalf and the state of South Carolina if you don’t show any consideration of the ppls of that state during this Hardship If the state don’t have the 100 accept the 300 I’m starting to think all the advertisements about your state is fake news.
Governor Andrew Evil Cuomo playing politics on the backs of the citizens on NY, The citizens that pay his salary!
How about Illinois? Have they applied yet?
Yes. Just today. Table updated and see IL UI page (top menu). Payments likely won’t start will mid-Sep.
I was wondering about the 8/24 date for Alabama. Does that mean expect payments 3 weeks from this date?
My company waited until the $600 was done to do a reduction in force and now the South Carolina Governor is dragging his feet. So now I am supposed to pay bills on $270 a week after taxes. Ridiculous.
Try paying bills with 2 kids and only getting 125 after taxes!
How accurate is your start date. I’m in Massachusetts and you have 08/30/20 listed as a start date, can’t get any kind of answer from Mass. and just like everyone else nation wide we are desperately trying to keep from going under. Thanks for your help.
Updated to Sep 15 per guidance from MA UI – Massachusetts’ application to receive grant funding to pay an additional weekly unemployment benefit to claimants under the federal Lost Wages Supplemental Payment Assistance (LWA) program has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The application was submitted late last week by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in coordination with the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
Per FEMA’s authorization, the grant will fund an additional $300 weekly payment to those who are eligible for the three weeks ending 8/1/20, 8/8/20, and 8/15/20. The Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance has already begun work on the technology requirements necessary for this program and anticipates being able to quickly deliver retroactive funds to eligible claimants for those weeks by Sept. 15. Eligible claimants currently receiving benefits do not need to take any action because the Commonwealth will automatically add LWA to their weekly benefit payment retroactive to the dates they are eligible.
If they not paying out until Sept. 15 that’s actually more than 3 weeks. Are we only allotted the 3 weeks. Will the weekly payments be $300 plus your weekly UI or will it be minus the 300 until it’s approved?
Please please please tell me. I got $146 on MA UI weeks ending 8/1 and 8/8, I went back to work on 8/10 so case is currently closed. Will I get the 2 payments of $300 ea to make up for the missing FPUC Weeks come 9/15 or am I ineligible bc I went back to work? I need to know please, I’m behind on all of my bills and was counting on it. Thank you Robin
Why is WV listed as being approved with a Sept 6 date when according to FEMA they haven’t even applied yet?
Gov. Jim Justice has directed WorkForce West Virginia to apply for the Lost Wages Assistance Payments grant through the Federal Emergency Management Administration, according to a press release.
Upon approval by FEMA, this grant will allow WorkForce West Virginia to provide an additional $400 per week in assistance funding to those receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits due to COVID-related impacts.
Andy,
How many weeks has wv been approved for so far and when will they start making payments.
is there any other program South Carolina can apply for in the meantime while we’re waiting to see if our governor is going to approve this or even send the application in because I went from receiving $731 a week to receiving 131 and the business I was working for went under and he filed bankruptcy and he shut down for good and there is no more jobs in this town.
Did Illinois applied at all ?????
My sister in Florida has yet to receive all her PUA payments from the PUA under Cares Act. She has been back to work for past 2 months but no retro pay of $600 PUA weekly. Why is this. I had no issues collecting in Texas.
They gave you $600 in retroactive payment
When does the payout start on this new PUA in Texas?
Why is live 5 news in South Carolina outing regular ppls on TV voicing there Option about a issue that’s not even affecting them. The LWA is 5 weeks in affect and South Carolina has yet to make a decision. I hope this isn’t a racial reason why it’s taking this State so long to help the suffering. FEMA is giving the funds not the state. Do what is right SC
It’s a disrespect to the citizens of this nation to have a representative of a state not to take advantage of this offer because they don’t agree with a political body. This Covid 19 has put ppls in a uncompromising position and politicians are trying to harm the ppls instead of helping us. Listening to adds on TV and it seems like its a lot of corruption in politics. Help the working ppls who are suffering. America ? And South Carolina. A Shame
What about Connecticut ?
What about PA?
I was wondering the same. Hope it’s true and we get a lump sum this week.
I’m trying to see if anyone from PA got anything today?
Are you going to update this table? From what I’ve been reading ny was approved already
Done. Thanks for the reminder. 3 in total approved today per FEMA.
August 23, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for New York
August 23, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Alaska
August 23, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Georgia
Just curious as to how you found the dates.
I found it online based on state official quotes or used DOL guidelines that it takes states 3 to 4 weeks to update systems to make payouts. Arizona and Texas are the only ones confirmed for making payments (as of Aug 24th)
Ok thank you so much I am just hoping this is correct for Alabama.
I would like to know if Georgia has applied for this program?
Yes…GA was approved on Aug 23rd for the program. Expect them to start paying benefits in 2 to 3 weeks, and probably a bit longer for retroactive payments.
What about New Jersey
Yea he waiting on guidance from feds
so do we just keep claiming are weekly ui and pua beneifits and the Lwa will
automatically will start,,the 300 for ga ,,in place of the 600, we were receiving..or do i have to apply for ui and then Lwa to get the 300,,
I thought under Cares Act if you go back to work before it was approved you dont get the pandemic relief. I heard that was a requirement to get the pandemic your still unemployed, in order to receive it. If she didnt have reg UI benefits and only PAU then you become disqualified upon returning to work, since PUA requires you to be unemployed.
On one of your listing you had South Carolina paying on August 30. On this one you have no date. My question is, is it paying out of not? Thanks
Table was updated. As of August 22nd, SC has not been approved for the LWA program to pay extra weekly UI Benefits. Gov. Henry McMaster’ rep said he is “continuing to analyze the program and the President’s order as we determine what’s in the best interest of South Carolinians.”
What happens if south Carolina governor does not fill out the paperwork. Are we just sol or what happens
Can anybody help me with my question …
I have 5 more weeks left of unemployment payments … do I need to re file for it to continue? Or does it roll over .. someone please help me with this question …. I’m in Georgia
You have to apply for an extension of benefits.
I am trying to figure out the same thing in Texas. I don’t see where in my case the 13 weeks of extended benefits applied…. Brandon have you used the 13 weeks extended payment yet ?Please reply.
Did Indiana apply
Yes and they have been approved. See table in article for details.
Do you think Michigan will really start in the 30th and what about back pay is that the 39th also
It’s a disrespect to the citizens of this nation to have a representative of a state not to take advantage of this offer because they don’t agree with a political body. This Covid 19 has put ppls in a uncompromising position and politicians are trying to harm the ppls instead of helping us. Listening to adds on TV and it seems like its a lot of corruption in politics. Help the working ppls who are suffering. America ?
I agree, I feel since this whole Covid 19 all these political figures care more about who’s side makes sense, dems or reps and they act as if all these ppl on unemployment arent suffering. It shouldn’t take as long as it is for them to agree about the second stimulus package that outlines all the benefit programs to help Americans. It’s so ridiculous I’m disgusted with this nation.
Just found out yesterday via email from the NYS DOL that New York has applied for the LWA. Now it’s just waiting for FEMA approval.
Correct. — New York State’s budget director now says New York will apply for lost wages assistance program because the federal government is no longer making states provide part of the funding. Governor Cuomo was not initially going to apply.
Note – The table in this article shows approved states per FEMA (as of August 222nd) and since NY has only applied, and not yet approved, its not on the list.
WHat about New Jersey
Not approved by FEMA as of Aug 24th. But word is they have applied so should get approval soon.
Andy, do you know anything about the 13 week extension that was part of Cares Act back in April ? I am at week 26 with only half a payment left , when does that get added in ? I am in Texas…Thank you
Update on 13 week extension in Texas. I had only $64 in my UI account left on the 26th week. Did a payment request not knowing where it would take me. Texas gave the last of my funds $64 and $300 LWA but nothing for the second week. The Extension benefits did not auto roll in. My account has $0 funds. So where does one go from here? Do I appeal? Impossible to get answer by phone….. I will try in person at TWC since I live in a smaller town. So be prepared folks for it to come to an end or LOONNGG pause………
Newest Update…. So Texas did deposit a 13 week extension into my Claim/Payment account and paid the week that they actually owed plus continue with LWA $300 week . Just takes system a moment to catch up when your regular UI runs out. For Texas when that 13 week extension runs out an additional 7 weeks will add on.
S, your comment said they just approved it now. Is “they” you refer to NY?
WHAT ABOUT MISSISSIPPI IN PENDING PAYMENT ALSO I SEEN SEPT 6 AND TN ALREADY PAIDED
Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has said it will implement the program and funds will be available within three to four weeks (after FEMA approved it on Aug 22nd). FEMA has assured the states that money for three weeks will be available to pay claims for the weeks ending August 1, 8, and 15, 2020. Additional FEMA grants are provided after that subject to funding. MDES will implement the program and funds should be available within three to four weeks. Hence the estimated Sep 13th date. I will update if it does get paid sooner or delayed further.
Hi Andy,
In addition, each state has to request from FEMA the additional weeks in order to get funding past Aug1,8, and 15. It is not automatic, the only state that has been proactive since this executive order is Arizona and that’s where I’m from but now live in NC. AZ has been paying ssd since Aug 17. faithfully I dont know why all the other states dragging like they are seriously.
Did Connecticut apply for fema enhanced benefits
Where does this info come from. I ask because similar sites don’t have SC as applied and 2 days a go the SC idiot governor said he hadn’t made up his mind as to whether to apply or not
SC has not applied or been approved for benefits. Please review table (you may need to refresh page)
Hey sir. Do u. Know when mo will start paying it shows on my UI that it’s paid but I haven’t seen it but my bank account as of 9/14/20
did connecticut apply
I am still waiting to get my PUA from April! There are thousands of us in NV that have not been paid a dime, it just says pending. I have sent numerous emails, called 20 times a day and can’t get through. They said I will be getting $181 a week, that was in June but nothing! I don’t know what to do.
Lorine,
When I applied in may 17 I didnt get my first check till july9 my claim literally sat there due to overwhelming demand of benefits and so many calls waiting for hours and hours finally spoke to a supervisor and my back pay and everything was done in 24 hours and deposited to my account. Very ridiculous.
Wow! It’s shameful that New York State did not enroll even just for the $300. Even with our coronavirus deaths and recent cases considerably low, there are still many people without work and that extra money would help.
Another Cuomo political stunt. Maybe he can humorously discuss it with his Mother and brother on national TV to make us feel like he is concerned and doing something. There are a bunch of us out here still unemployed while the politicians still enjoy a paycheck and personal protection at taxpayer expense during Covid and now the Marxist takeover of the streets.
Actually, Cumo is doing the right thing. I just found out he refused for the State of New York to accept Trump’s deal because he believes it is unconstitutional and illegal. Spending some time at the law library at S.U. I did note that everything that Trump has done to make this into an executive order and have the states pick up the tab for the remaining $100 is unlawful. In short, his executive order is as useless as a ropeless skipping rope.
actually they just approved it now so………
NY has accepted actually. So I’m not sure what your talking about. Go check the FEMA site.
You should check the FEMA website. As of August 23rd, here is the approved list (and NY ain’t here buddy). They may have applied, but not yet approved.
August 22, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Vermont
August 22, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Mississippi
August 22, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Tennessee
August 22, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Rhode Island
August 21, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Massachusetts
August 21, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Alabama
August 21, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for California
August 21, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Indiana
August 21, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for North Carolina
August 21, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Texas
August 21, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Kentucky
August 21, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Michigan
August 19, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Maryland
August 19, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Idaho
August 18, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant to Oklahoma
August 18, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant to Montana
August 16, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grants for Colorado, Missouri and Utah
August 15, 2020: FEMA Announces First States to Receive Lost Wages Grants (Arizona, Iowa, Louisiana, and New Mexico)
I received notice Sat afternoon 8/22 from NY Dept of Labor that Cuomo had applied and that funds would be retroactive to August 1. Keep filing…
Spot on Jacob!
Did new jersey apply for fema enhanced benefits?
Applied but not yet approved by FEMA (as of 8/21)
where did you get info that new jersey applied, as of site with law and all states that applied and approved,
there are still 14 states that have not applied including new jersey
The table does not show Nj applied as of August 22nd. are you looking at the right entry? You may need to refresh page
All we can do is hold tight and hope for the best but prepare for the worst. I’ve learned to not depend on a anyone this includes our Government. I suggest everyone take advantage of any and all programs available in their states whether its job training or education as unemployment is just a bandaid that barely covers the wound.by the time I receive anything it goes right out . And Andy I seen on the L & I page for Pa. That people will start to see payment of LWA as early as September 14th,,Best wishes for all of us,
Well said ….it is a bandaid…. too bad we don’t have the whole first aide kit !! Get creative apply for SNAP ,it provides full amount of $194 person till UI rate drops below 5% and currently Texas is at 12% as well as most states. EB benefits run the same way. Seek your local churches , community centers etc. Good Luck!!