Extra $300 FPUC Unemployment Compensation COVID Stimulus Relief – Slow Rollout Out By States

Congress and the President have passed legislation that funds an 11 week extension into 2021 for enhanced unemployment programs under the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020 (COVID Relief Bill). This covers extending the PUA and PEUC programs until March 14th, 2021 and providing supplementary unemployment benefits at $300 per week for millions of unemployed or underemployed Americans. You can see this article for more on how/when this will be paid and expected duration of payments.

As a reminder, here is how most states are starting the extended enhanced unemployment payments as they update their systems to process extended claims for those who had exhausted their benefits or wanted to file a new claim after December 26th, 2020:

  • Claimants who were receiving PUA or PEUC when the programs originally ended Dec. 26 and still had weeks left of eligibility should not see an interruption in payments, and have continued to be paid benefits in addition to the $300 FPUC as long as they were otherwise eligible.
  • Claimants who had exhausted their PUA benefits or PEUC benefits on or prior to Dec. 26 and are eligible for benefits will begin receiving payments for the $300 FPUC by mid-January (see state tracker)

Irrespective of when your state starts making payments, they will include retroactive payments to week ending January 2, 2021 (Start of extension period) if eligible. In order to be paid, you must have weekly certifications on file. Claimants who are still unemployed should continue to file their weekly certifications, so that payments can be made to eligible claimants as soon as state UI systems are updated to being processing the additional payments.

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[August 2020 – End of $600 FPUC program] With the $600 FPUC weekly program now at an end, new payments are no longer being made after August 1st. States are catching up and processing retroactive payments however for eligible recipients who are getting state administered unemployment benefits (under regular and new programs). For details of the new $300 to $400 weekly payment extension and when payments will start making these payments you can see this article. However these Lost Wage Assistance (LWA) payments have not yet started and it will take several weeks for states to update their systems and process these enhanced benefits. Further Congress continues to discuss a more permanent extension into 2021, so lots of flux around extra unemployment benefits to the end of the year. See this page for the latest unemployment news and updates (including PUA and PEUC).


Most states have now implemented the $600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation. Unfortunately the payout of this has been very slow and fraught with issues with many recipients (see comments below) complaining that they are yet to receive payments. Per updates below retroactive payments will be made to the beginning of April (for those who were eligible) in most states.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has now provided guidance to states for implementation of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Compensation program that extends state unemployment insurance (UI) benefits and provides a $600 p/week Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) stimulus; all approved under the CARES act.

In most states existing claimants should be getting the extra $600 automatically and will be added to their normal weekly payment or sent as a separate payment to where the current UI payment goes. New claimants who are able to enroll and certify for benefits (which has been a challenge given the volume of new claims) should be seeing this payment in their upcoming unemployment check.


Delays by States in Rolling out New Unemployment Benefits

States are responsible for rolling out the new UI benefits and many are in the progress of updating policies and upgrading systems to support the new provisions. Hence the delay many unemployed Americans are experiencing when trying to file a claim. It may take till mid to late April for unemployed workers covered under the new provisions to receive these benefits. Some states have already started providing additional information. Here are some pertinent items and useful information from the major state’s unemployment departments.

Qualifying New York residents will see the additional benefit payments from April 10th. In California and Missouri, payments will start going out as early as the week ending April 12th. Officials in other states have said they have not yet figured out when they will be able to distribute the money as they are upgrading their systems and policies to accommodate the new federal PUA changes.

California Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) UI

The CA EDD has announced it will start paying the additional $600 UI stimulus from Sunday, for the week ending April 11. Claimants do not need to do anything to receive this extra funding. The EDD will automatically add the full $600 to each week of current benefits that are paid every two weeks, as long you are eligible for at least $1 in a regular payment each week. So for example, someone receiving the most recent average Unemployment Insurance payment of $340 a week, a usual biweekly payment would equal $680. With the extra payment, that biweekly payment would increase to $1,880.

The first week the additional payments can be made is for the week ending April 4, not before. Separate retroactive payments will be automatically issued soon to those who had an active claim that week, and the $600 extra payments can continue to those who remain impacted and otherwise eligible for benefits through the week ending July 31, 2020.

Jaina, posted the following 5 items confirming issues the EDD is having in making these payments:

1. If you received your last benefit payment for weeks you spent unemployed between February 2 and March 21, but are still within the one year that your claim is good for, you could be eligible for PUA benefits for the weeks you are eligible for between February 2, 2020 and March 28, 2020. While you will not be able to apply for PUA through UI Online, the EDD will send you a Notice of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Award and a separate document you’ll need to complete to give EDD additional details that we don’t already have from you to meet PUA requirements.

2. If you received your last benefit payment for weeks you spent unemployed on or after March 21 and are still within your benefit year, you will not meet federal requirements for PUA. But the EDD will automatically file an extension claim for you as soon as it’s available since we will already have your information needed. You will receive a notice from EDD when that claim has been filed and when you can certify for PEUC benefit payments.

3. If you ran out of benefits before February 2 and are still within your benefit year, you most likely will not be eligible for PUA because you have to verify your unemployment is a direct result of the pandemic. However, you may be eligible for the new federal 13-week extension.

4. If you have run out of your benefits AND your benefit year has expired, you are encouraged to reapply for benefits through UI Online. Based on the information you provide, the EDD will determine if you qualify for a new regular UI claim based on wage data or a PUA claim.

5. If you are unable to collect regular UI benefits due to a disqualification (such as you voluntarily quit, were fired or discharged from your employer), or you are serving a false statement penalty from a past claim, you could be eligible for PUA benefits. As with group one above, you will receive a Notice of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Award and a separate document you’ll need to complete to give the EDD additional details that we don’t already have from you to meet PUA requirements.

Under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance page those who don’t usually qualify for regular CA Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, including businesses and the self-employed, may be eligible for the 13 weeks of extended benefits funded by the federal government. However the EDD is working through the eligibility provisions and so a lot of the newly covered worker types cannot currently file a claim since systems are not updated to accept their applications. You can see this page for the latest CA EDD filing details.

New York (NY) Enhanced UI insurance

The New York Department of Labor which manages the state’s UI payments published the following graphic which provides a good overview of how the enhanced UI benefits under the PUA and CARES act works. Payments for the enhanced benefits will begin 4/10/2020. See more information around the CARES UI provisions for NY claimants.

Texas Workforce Commission COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Update

The Texas (TX) WC provided the following graphic and timing for the enhanced payments. They are still in the process of upgrading systems but Texas Workforce Commission Director Ed Serna said that Unemployed Texans may see the big boost to their benefits from April 14th. See more information around the CARES UI provisions for Texas claimants.

PUA $600 Extended Unemployment Benefits

Florida (FL) Department of Economic Opportunity

See more information around the CARES UI provisions for Florida claimants. ​Eligible claimants typically receive their UC benefits in two to four weeks for their initial claim. Benefit payments are issued via a debit card provided by the UC office or through direct deposit. Florida has been one of the states with the most number of issues in paying claims.

Gerogia (GA) DOL Seeing Delays, but will backdate UI payments

The Georgia DOL has issued guidance for self-employed workers, gig/freelance workers and 1099 independent contractors to NOT APPLY until April 10th as they confirm eligibility requirements for these workers groups who were not eligible for UI benefits under existing programs. The PUA/CARES laws have changed this. They will however backdate payments for all eligible weeks beginning March 29th. See more information here and additional comments.

Regarding the $600 supplementary UIC payment the GDOL will begin sending this additional payment to those currently receiving state unemployment benefits beginning 4/13. This supplement will be an additional payment to regular weekly state unemployment benefits and will include all eligible weeks beginning with the week ending 4/4/2020. State and federal taxes may be deducted. Other deductions may include court ordered or voluntary child support or repayment of an UI over payment (one-half of your $600 FPUC payment will be deducted and applied to your outstanding over payment).

Maryland (MD) has announced that starting Friday, April 17, everyone eligible for benefits ending the week of April 4 will begin receiving an additional $600 per week as part of the FPUC program. They have partnered with a third party vendor to expedite payments. Unemployed people will receive the $600 on top of current regular benefits. Marylander’s will begin to see the increase in their next regularly scheduled payment after April 17th.

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has gotten instructions to pay the $600 UIC to qualifying Hoosiers. They will be paid retroactively to the week starting with March 29th and payable for any week of unemployment through July 31st. Payments will be added to your existing UI payment and are targeted to start from 4/20. The first payment will include retroactive payments.

Like other state UI agencies the DWD is experiencing a massive influx of calls, given how many state residents have become unemployed or partially employed for the first time in their lives.

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286 thoughts on “Extra $300 FPUC Unemployment Compensation COVID Stimulus Relief – Slow Rollout Out By States”

  1. I live in TX, I submitted the application for PUI on 3/29/20, I got the answer on TX Work Force Comm.: “You did not earn enough money to establish an Unemployment Benefits claim. Check the wages on your Statement of Benefits that was mailed to you and if it is not accurate, call a TWC Tele-Center toll-free at (800) 939-6631.” I called many times a day, but it is too busy, once the automatic system told me to go online. I am so confused, any one could help?

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  2. So my first week of unemployment benefits I got the extra $600 but today I got paid just the benefits and not the $600 I just want to know why if anyone has an answer?

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      • Not sure if its the same as your state, but Hawaii’s waiting period was waived and that benefit amount with out the stimulus is supposed to be for your waiting period week.

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  3. Any idea when Hawaii is supposed to receive the additional $600 weekly supplement?
    Are we supposed to receive the supplement as a lump sum from April 04, 2020 to current?

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  4. I’m in California my benefits were exhausted back in November. I’m still waiting in the 13 weekend extension to come in along with the additional $600. Will I automatically get this ? When will the money start to come in?

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    • I have the same question for FL. My benefits regular reduced hours benefits will be exhausted in a 2-3 weeks max. If anyone has the answer for these states please let us know.

      Thank you!

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      • I recieved my $600 check mailed to me on 04/16 But it was for $540 because of $60 in Fed tax taken out by the state of Florida. Your benefits should be extended automatically if you are all ready in the system.

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  5. My job – Dental office closed due to the virus on March 18. I have received 2 unemployment checks but nothing for the $ 600. Additional benefits how would I check the status on the additional $ 600.00 cause with my husband on disability I could really use that additional benefit since I am getting half of my pay thank you

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  6. Hi, i live in Rhode Island and I’ve recieved my benefit for the week ending on 4/11 and I have two questions:
    The benefit I received was $651 as opposed to my previous UI benefits of $126. I expected my weekly benefit to be ($126+$600=$726) since the benefit is supposed to be 600 additional dollars. Is it normal for my benefit to decrease with this? 651 is more than I earned weekly at my job anyway and I’m grateful, but I’d like to know if this was an error.
    Second question: since this was the benefit for the week ending April 11, I thought we were supposed to receive a retroactive check for the week ending April 4? Is it normal to not have received the benefit for that week yet? I thought they both would have come at the same time..? I have been on unemployment since March 22 so I was filed for unemployment within the correct timeframe.
    Also noting that I have not received my stimulus check.. I’m hoping that’ll come soon.
    If anyone can help it would be appreciated.

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  7. I live in Texas and applied for benefits and don’t qualify because of not making enough money. Will I still receive the $600 payment and when will it start?

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    • You need at least $1 of UI to get the $600 payment. So if you don’t qualify for regular UI you likely won’t get stimulus

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      • Hey, I’m in NC and just want to know What if you are granted benefits with reduced hours, but one week your benefit amount is reduced to $0 due to going over the allowed earnings because you worked four hours more than usual ( rotating 16hrs one week 24 the next) haha, should I still get the $600 for the weeks it is reduced to $0? Thanks in advance :)

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  8. LIVE IN RHODE ISLAND BEEN LAID OFF AS OF 3/13/20 ONLY GOT MY FIRST 600.00 ADDED ON 4/14/20 WILL WE BE PAYED BACK MONEY

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  9. I live in Texas and I have been receiving UI benfits since Feb 2020, do I get the $600 as well, if so when is Texas excepted to see the increase and are they back paying from March 29th?

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    • I dont know if you do, sorry. My wife applied on march 13th and it still saying pending reviewing your claim.

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  10. Been on unemployment in Ohio for over a month now and just start receiving my unemployment checks so wanted to know if the $600 will be backdated from time I started my claim or not.

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  11. Allie: What was your usual day to claim benefits before the virus? Mine was Tuesday and I still haven’t received my $600. Thank you.

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  12. When will i receive my 600.00 in unemployment in Tennessee? It shows the 600.00 is there and my 156.00 weekly benefit is there but hasn’t paid me out yet.

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  13. I’m in Virginia and when I checked the Unemployment Benefits automated line this morning it said the $600 benefit will be in my weekly deposit tomorrow. However, it said nothing about back pay. Isn’t Virginia supposed to back pay for claims submitted on March 29th and forward?

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  14. When does Washington state receive the 600 dollar weekly benefit. ..Maximum weekly benefit here is 780 not bad at all plus 600.❤

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  15. Hi I get my regular slotted UI benefits in Missouri but not the $600 yet…do you know when the payouts will be?

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    • You should start seeing it this week as the state UI website says active now. I have updated table in the article with link.

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  16. I’m in Texas and my 600$ extra was added today. I haven’t even gotten my first payment or my card. It shows the first week of 275 and then 787 for this week

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  17. In Illinois will the payment of 600 weekly be added to your bi-weekly payment? So you will actually receive 1200 on a biweekly check I’m guessing.

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    • Per IL DES, “Individuals receiving unemployment benefits beginning the week of March 29, 2020, will receive an additional $600 each week above what they would receive in regular unemployment benefits until the week ending on July 25, 2020.” t could well be in the same payment, but some states are providing it as a separate payment to the regular UI payment. Either way you should be seeing the total amount this week assuming you qualify for it.

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  18. Does anyone know where Missouri is to start getting there’s in the site it says active but I have yet to receive any on my account it only has my regular benefits

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    • Should start from this week Per MO website – “The FPUC is effective the week beginning March 29, 2020 for those eligible to receive a regular unemployment weekly payment. The Missouri Department of Labor expects the payments to begin going out to eligible recipients as early as the week of April 12, 2020. Payments will be made retroactively for claims filed on or after March 29, 2020.” I have updated table. Also note, to get the $600 FPUC you must be eligible for at least one dollar ($1 US) in regular unemployment benefits during that week.

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  19. Hello, I received my enhancement benefit today from New Jersey. But I haven’t seen any information about the extension. I have been on UI since December 19,will they automatically extend this for me?

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    • I’m in same boat as you just about 3 weeks before you…so I’m monitoring if you get a response. I was told since we are unable to get interviews and in some cases I had interviews lined up that had to be cancelled due to the shutdown I was told anyone who will run out of the normal 26 weeks between now and as the shutdown continues we will he extended since its not our fault we had our ability to define employed taken from us and we get another 13 weeks or something like that. In 2013 I was on unemployment back when ext er nations still existed and when my original 26 weeks ended it rolled me right into an extension….praying there are no delays mid may when this hopefully should happen if the shutdown is still going on. I have companies that emailed saying they have my resume but cant mive forward until their businesses open back up. I work in a nonessential field.

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  20. I also would love to know when Maine will start the extra 600$? It states on MDOL that it will be retroactive going back to April 5th but it doesn’t say when it will begin…

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    • Maine has yet to implement the expansion of unemployment benefits. They are saying should be in place within a couple of weeks but are understaffed and system upgrade is taking longer than expected.

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  21. I live in Michigan and I still haven’t received my unemployment benefits and I applied March 15,2020. I still haven’t received my $600 and after I did my certification it said my account was $0

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    • My wife and I did our claims 1 and 2 weeks after you and we are still waiting for payments.

      I am getting the max amount but my wife claim was $0 so we applied for the PUA claim. Still awaiting both payments.

      I am reading online that we have to physically call into the UIA or initiate a chat. If you do not call in at 8AM on the dot or do a chat then you will most likely not be able to get in.

      After you initiate the chats or call in there is a wait of up to 4 hours for someone to get to you that is why the chat with an agent option is better but still painful to wait around for.

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  22. If you were denied unemployment insurance in Arizona because you only worked part-time and you don’t have enough income or employment history over the past 18 months, do you still qualify for the $600 COVID-19 UI Benefit Relief? My job at the Phoenix Convention Center came to a halt because of the corona virus.

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  23. Do you have any idea when the PUA BENEFITS WILL BE PUT INTO PLACE?? ON THE CHART IT SAY APPLY, BUT WHEN I APPLIED IT SAYS I ALREADY HAVE AN OPEN CLAIM.

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  24. So I’m in jersey just got first $600 last night. If they are back dating it till March 29th shouldn’t there be another one for week of April 4th? We are week of 11 th now

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    • Hmm..you should have gotten the back payments if your UI was active then. Check with the UI office (which is hard to get through to).

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  25. Will the 600 increase be applied to this weeks checks? If not will we be reimbursed for the 600 when they start submission?

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    • Same question I hv and I’m wondering why if it’s supposed to be back dated why I only received $600 I hope when I go to file sun everything be the way they say it’s suppose to be I live in pa so ours was sent out yesterday for anybody who just opened a claim if it’s your first time like it was for me and you were sent a card you have to set that card up a.s.a.p so you can get your money cause I thought when my card came it came with money on it but I had to set it up first and make sure if you hv ur own card set that up later like before your next payment cause the first one for some reason I was told has to go on the card they send but I love my card I file on sun and always get it on mon I pray everything works out for you guys please stay encouraged GOD is in control GOD BLESS

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  26. My son only worked part time he is a student and was laid off due to covid 19 he filed unemoyment and it says 0 balance 0 to be paid out. Will he be eligible for the stimulus $600 weekly when it starts?

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  27. When will Tennessee receive the extra $600/ week for unemployment? Will we receive back pay to April 4? I am already receiving the base pay. Thank you!

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  28. Can you please tell me when Wisconsin will start to release the $600.00 cares act unemployment benefit?
    Thanks
    Kris

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  29. I am in Tennessee and I have been getting unemployment since Feb, 2020 and it wasnt due to Covid. Do I still qualify for the 600.00 a week in benefits?

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  30. I’m a 1099 in NJ and applied for unemployment. My status says Filed and the weekly amount says $0. Anyone knows what that means? I’m confused because it doesn’t say ‘denied’ and the amount is $0 so I’m not sure if it was approved or not. Thanks!

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    • Hey I’m from CT as well. They just updated the FAQ’s as far as the stimulus help will begin. I had a question though. I was receiving unemployment benefits since January but before coronavirus happened. Am I still going to receive the $600? And also will people who were already on unemployment receive the help faster than those who filed in like February or March?

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  31. My Colorado UI benefits were postponed due to a decision from the UI appeals division. Do I still qualify for the $600.00 per week benefit before the postponement is over?

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  32. I live in green bay virginia, I have not received the increase for employment benefits, when can I expect to start receiving these extra benefits

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  33. What is going to happen to the Florida people that have been out of work for 4wks and still have to wait another possible 4+ weeks for unemployment?? How are we suppose to survive? But food? Gas? Medications? Try to pay some bills? This is total crap!! This FL UI should never had been allowed to be “designed” to make it impossible for us!!

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  34. I live in NJ. My unemployment benefits ran out in October of last year. I’m still unemployed. Do I qualify for the $600 weekly benefit and the extension?

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  35. I have been unemployed since November 2019 and my benefits here in Wisconsin are scheduled to reach 26 week maximum in a couple of weeks. I have not received the additonal $600 per week nor have I been made aware of the 13 week extension of benefit increase. Patiently waiting for both.

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    • Hang in there. Wisconsin likely still updating their state unemployment systems. This is the message they have as of April 13

      “Because our system is not yet set up to accept your application. We are waiting on additional guidance from USDOL. We expect those changes to be complete by mid-to late-April. We understand how important it is to get these payments to you as quickly as possible, and we are doing everything we can to get you the help you need. There is no need to call the Unemployment Insurance Call Center at this time. The department will announce when you are able to start filing your initial claim. We will have the most up-to-date information at https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/caresact.

      *It is important to note that benefits will start from the time you became eligible for unemployment, not from the time your application is submitted or approved. This is also true of the additional $600 per week.

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  36. I live in North Carolina, and just lost my job. I received 6 weeks of severance, but in NC, that means I will have to wait 6 weeks before I start to receive my unemployment benefits. I am wondering if this means I will also have to wait for 6 weeks to start receiving the $600.00 weekly supplement, OR, if I can at least earn that $600.00 per week immediately, even though I won’t be getting the state portion?

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    • You have to get some level of UIC to get the $600 payment. The Division of Employment Security anticipates making the first payments by April 17, 2020.

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      • Hello…I live in Louisiana…I received my $600 today but no back pay…Can you tell me when will we get the back pack from the week ending 4/5

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        • I have the same situation and wondered how I can claim that, too. If somebody know how and answer here that will be great!

    • I also live in FL and my weekly amount only reflects the normal $275 maximum payment and does not have the added $600 a week.. I would also like to know when FL will start paying the extra $600 we are entitled to.

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  37. I have a question. I started a job mid Dec, 1st pay was in Jan 2020. I was furloughed April 5th. My claim for unemployment was accepted, however, I received a letter saying I have $0 in unemployment benefits. Does this mean I will only get the $600 top up….or, once KDOL have the Cares Act program in place, will they take my last 3 months earnings to calculate my unemployment benefit? Also, I have not received the $1200 stimulus yet either.

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    • I was under the impression that even if you did not qualify for regulat unemployment you would still get the extra $600 but from what I’m reading for other people you need to get something from regular unemployment, even if it’s $1. I dk if it depends on the state you live in but it was originally suppose yo be for anyone that filed for unemployment whether they got money or not. BUT i cant believe anything because it was also said that the payments would be retroactive starting the week ending march 28th, but now many starts r only going back to april 4th. Even april 12th. So I think things are all messed up. I know it’s hard right now but maybe try giving them a call?

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      • If you qualify for PUA (Pandemic Unemployment Assistance), you will get the additional $600 per week just like people who qualify for regular unemployment assistance. Someone with limited work experience, like in Barbara’s case, wouldn’t qualify for regular unemployment assistance (hence the $0 in unemployment benefits she mentions) but WOULD qualify for PUA. It’s just that in a lot of states, there is a uncertainty about when these benefits will pay.

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  38. When is NJ rolling out the Caronavirus stimulus package. I have not yet received this. I have received my fist unemployment direct deposit but I also received a debit card with a 0 balance. Can anyone help?
    Thanks

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    • This is according to NJ DOL website “ Residents already collecting unemployment will begin to see their $600 supplemental unemployment benefit arrive April 14 (for the week of March 29th). It will be a separate payment from your regular unemployment benefit, and will be available to those receiving benefits until July 25, 2020. We are awaiting guidance on the 13-week extension of unemployment benefits.”

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  39. Hi I’m in New jersey, 3 weeks left of ui, people keep saying that because I’m already
    Getting benefits since December 2019, that I won’t get the 600 increase, is this true?

    I have 4 weeks, will I get the extension and the increase, I’m not seeing it laid on on the website

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    • This is according to NJ DOL website “ Residents already collecting unemployment will begin to see their $600 supplemental unemployment benefit arrive April 14 (for the week of March 29th). It will be a separate payment from your regular unemployment benefit, and will be available to those receiving benefits until July 25, 2020. We are awaiting guidance on the 13-week extension of unemployment benefits.”

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    • You should have seen the $600 this week. I’ve collected since then too mine went into my account monday and my regular check came wednesday as I filed Monday per the new schedule. Scared about extensions no one is confirming its happening….I’ve been submitting resumes even had interviews cancelled mid march due to shutdowns I wNt yo have a job but if I dont get an extension I’m going to lose my home, car. Everything and it’s not my fault. If this never happened I would have had a job by now I’m sure. I was getting lots of call backs early-mid march before they all closed and put hirings on hold!!

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  40. I live in Virginia. I received my first unemployment check today but the extra 600.00 was not included. When does it start in Virginia

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    • I’m also in Virginia. I’ve received 2 unemployment deposits already, but no “extended” amount yet either. As I’m looking around different websites, your answer is a “it’ll be this date” but another site says “a different date”…so it’s up in the air.
      I DID, however, receive the $1,200 direct deposit Friday (April 10) so at least I have that going.
      Stay safe, my friend. We’re all in this together!

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      • My husband received one payment for unemployment last Tuesday after we filed his first weekly claim. We filed his second claim on Sunday and he has not received payment yet. What day of the week are you usually receiving payment into your account after a weekly claim is submitted?

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  41. I live in Alabama, if my hours have been cut do I get the additional $600.00 on top of my unemployment amount or do I have to be completely unemployed to get the additional $600.00 per week?

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      • Hello, I am just a reader trying to find out more information about this Stimulus payment and I really appreciates you helping out and answering some questions from concern readers. It is very nice of you.

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