Why The $300 Cut to the Original $600 FPUC Unemployment Stimulus Benefit and 2021 Extension is a BIG Deal

Congressional leaders and the President have now approved a $900 billion stimulus plan that includes funding for extending federal pandemic programs (PUA, PEUC) and providing another supplementary unemployment benefit (FPUC) of $300 per week for millions of unemployed or underemployed Americans. This new $300 payment will be made to eligible recipients between December 27th, 2020 and March 14th, 2021.

Unfortunately this is only half of the original $600 FPUC payment, but had to be cut to keep the overall stimulus package below $1 trillion and get Republican Senate support. While the $600 weekly payment provided nearly full income replacement for 73% of Americans, the lower $300 will only cover about 42% of Americans (assumes regular UI is also being received). The the new 2021 $300 FPUC provides the same extra weekly benefit as the $300 LWA program, the good news is that it only requires a claimant to be getting $1 in regular UI (vs $100 under the LWA program).

You can see this article on actions claimants will have to take to get these extended benefits. States are updating their systems so will take time to get this payment, but will be retroactively caught-up for eligible weeks. See how your state is tracking with this payment.

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[October LWA Update] Most have states have paid out the $300 weekly LWA unemployment benefit. See the full and update list of states and payment dates.

The limited funding for this program means that the states who sign up late may have limited funding to implement these programs. The FEMA website, which this program is being rolled out under, has the latest updates on states enrolling in this program.


President Trump’s executive order on extending extra weekly benefits looks like it will provide much needed relief to millions of unemployed and under-employed Americans given Congress’ inability to compromise on a new stimulus bill which was supposed to include an extension of funding for the FPUC benefit (which was $600 p/week until the end of July 2020). Based on recent Department of Labor guidelines, Trump’s executive order will be enacted through the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program and have the following features:

The LWA program will extend the extra weekly unemployment payment until the end of the year, or until funding runs out. Under the program the extra UI benefit will cut the overall weekly payment to between $300 and $400, depending on how much states can fund of their obligation (up to 25%) of the extra weekly unemployment payment versus federally owned funding (75%). The payments will be valid from August 1st 2020 to the end of December 2020, subject to funding availability.

While the federal component of this weekly payment ($300 or 75%) will be funded under the FEMA program, the states can fund their $100 component out of the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF), provided under the CARES Act or other state funding. Alternatively, and importantly under DOL guidance, states may count funds that are already used to provide regular state UI payments toward the state match. If this is the case then the revised extra FPUC weekly UI amount will only be $300.

This is BIG deal because many states will likely just count their existing UI payments towards their state match, leaving the extra weekly payment to the federally funded $300! Which is a 50% drop from recently expired FPUC levels. While this will be in addition to existing state UI payments, it will still be a large cut for many families and jobless workers who relied on the earlier $600 FPUC payment.


[July-August 2020 update around 2020 $600 FPUC extension] Despite all the payout challenges with the enhanced unemployment benefits, millions of Americans have been benefiting from the $600 FPUC payment (detailed below in previous update) while they survive Coronavirus induced shutdowns or job losses. But with the $600 payment officially set to end at the end of July 2020, many Americans are asking if the $600 payment will be extended?

You can see a more detailed analysis here, but as with everything government related nowadays this has become a political issue. Republicans have indicated that they don’t want to extend the $600-a-week UI benefit past its current expiry. They feel the economy is improving and now want to encourage workers to go back to work versus relying on the generous enhanced unemployment benefits. This is why they are pushing for either a cut to the current $600 weekly amount to something around $200 to $300 p/week and/or providing back-to-work bonus payments. The argument here is that the current $600 weekly federal unemployment payment on top of regular state unemployment benefits is 133% more than the average income for most jobless Americans. They want to move to something like 60% to 70% of the average income, which will encourage people to go back to work (assuming their job still exists).

House Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have confirmed the importance of the $600 weekly payment for the millions of unemployed by passing putting a new Stimulus bill in the House, called the HEROES act, which includes an extension of the $600 per week extra unemployment payment (FPUC) through to January 2021. However it is likely they will have to compromise with Republicans to get something passed.

My bet is that a compromise will be reached where the unemployment benefits will be extended to the end of the year, but the amount of extra UI payments will be reduced and/or progressively tied to the states unemployment. There will also likely be a matching incentive to workers if they go back to work. But stay tuned for more updates.

NotePUA unemployment benefits will continue to the end of the year while retroactive $600 payments will also likely continue into August as state UI agencies catch-up on payouts to eligible recipients.

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[Previous update] Under the latest Coronavirus stimulus bill (CARES act) unemployment compensation insurance has been extended by 13 weeks and boosted by adding $600 per week for up to four months, on top of what beneficiaries normally receive from states. It also expands eligibility for unemployment checks to self-employed people and independent contractors. More details and specific state payment dates shown below.

When will the $600 Unemployment Benefit Payment Start?

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has now provided guidance to states for implementation of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs and the $600 per week extra unemployment (FPUC) approved under the CARES act. While most state labor departments and unemployment agencies have implemented the enhanced unemployment programs, they have been very slow in getting payments out due to issues with updating policies and systems to accommodate the mandated changes. As a result state UI agency websites are behind on processing the additional $600 p/week payment to eligible recipients. Payments to those already receiving unemployment should be automatic, while others or newly unemployed will need to (re-)apply for the UI payments. The table at the end of the post shows states who are now paying the $600 payment based on their State Labor/UI website.

Will I get the full $600? The $600 is added to whatever amount you are currently getting in terms of regular unemployment insurance compensation (UIC), whether it’s the minimum or the maximum. So for example even if you are only getting $50 a week in unemployment benefits today you will still get the full $600 through the next four months (July 31, 2020) which is mandated in the stimulus bill. Note: regular state unemployment compensation includes UCFE, UCX, PEUC, PUA, EB, STC, TRA, and DUA.

Also note that the $600 weekly FPUC payment is paid retroactively. The DOL has specified that states who agree to participate and take the federal funding for the enhanced benefit program under the CARES act must provide retroactive payments to individuals eligible for FPUC for the weeks they would have been entitled. So assuming your state agrees to take part in the DOL program at the end of March (and most states have done so) payments would be effective starting with the week ending 4/5/20. So, if it takes your state UI agency until mid-April to actually start the payments, they will be retroactive back to 4/5/20.

The $600 only applies to those who are receiving regular or PUA state unemployment benefits. If your state said that you don’t qualify for any amount of unemployment compensation, then you do not get the $600 either. The bill also waived the 7 day waiting period for new claims or if you lost your job due to any COVID-19 related reason. So you can file as soon as you get laid off or lose income as a self employed person.

Do part time workers or those getting partial UIC qualify for the $600 unemployment stimulus?

Yes. The Department of Labor (DOL) issued Unemployment Insurance Guidance Letter 15-20 (UIPL 15-20) that alludes to the fact that individuals who are entitled to receive regular unemployment compensation (UC) will also receive the $600 flat weekly payment through July 31, 2020. There is no minimum limit of unemployment compensation that is specified in the DOL guidelines, so even qualifying for a partial amount (i.e the case for part time employees) would qualify the employee for the $600 weekly payment. See more for part-time workers on getting this payment.

State by State Status on $600 payment

The following table shows how the current state administered maximums would increase with the supplementary $600 provision and which states are now paying these. However the roll-out of the enhanced UIC payments for those able to file new claims has been much slower than planned (see details). This information is changing daily so please let me know if you see an changes and I always recommend checking your local state labor or unemployment site to get the official payment dates specific to your claim.

State
(Click State For Details)
PUA State Contact NumberPaying Original 39 weeks (CARES)?Paying 11-Week 2021 Extension?
AlabamaY
AlaskaY
ArizonaYY
ArkansasY
California1-800-300-5616YY
ColoradoY
ConnecticutY
DelawareYY
District of ColumbiaYY
FloridaY
GeorgiaY
HawaiiY
IdahoY
Illinois1-800-244-5631Y
IndianaYY
IowaY
KansasY
KentuckyY
LouisianaY
MaineY
MarylandYY
MassachusettsYY
MichiganYY
MinnesotaY
MississippiY
MissouriY
MontanaY
NebraskaY
NevadaY
New HampshireY
New JerseyNorth Jersey: 201-601-4100
Central Jersey: 732-761-2020
Southern Jersey: 856-507-2340
Y
New MexicoYY
New York1-833-491-0632
1-833-324-0366 (to certify)
Y
North CarolinaYY
North DakotaY
Ohio1-877-644-6562Y
OklahomaY
OregonY
Pennsylvania1-855-284-8545Y
Puerto RicoY
Rhode IslandYY
South CarolinaY
South DakotaY
TennesseeY
Texas1-800-939-6631Y
UtahY
VermontYY
Virginia1-866-832-2363 YY
WashingtonY
West VirginiaY
WisconsinY
WyomingY

Naturally the above flat weekly increases are creating controversy as the new maximums could exceed what workers make from normal jobs and actually encourage employees to temporarily lay off employers while things are slowed down due to the Coronavirus induced shutdowns.

Will I get the $600 payment if I owe the IRS money or pay child support?

Individuals who currently have a debt with the IRS (or other government agencies) are still eligible for the $600 payment even if 100% of their weekly benefit amount is currently intercepted. Child support obligations however must be deducted from FPUC payments in the same manner and to the same extent as these obligations are deducted from regular UIC. Generally one-half of your $600 payment will be deducted and applied to your court ordered or voluntary child support or repayment of an UI over payment.

Since unemployment benefits are administered at the state level, please check your state’s UI website and file a claim to confirm your specific entitlement. Also note that the $600 payment is taxable and will be shown as income in your 1099G.

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595 thoughts on “Why The $300 Cut to the Original $600 FPUC Unemployment Stimulus Benefit and 2021 Extension is a BIG Deal”

  1. I WAS APPROVED FOR BENIFITS AND IT SAYS I HAVE RECIEVED 2 PAYMENTS BUT I HAVE NOT RECIEVED MY DEBIT CARD YET,THERES NO ONE TO CONTACT ABOUT IT,WHAT SHOULD I DO?

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      • There is no one you can contact and there is no office open for you to go to. You will be on hold for hours and then the systems hangs up. The call center is different than the Benefits department. The benefots department is who pays, the call center really doesn’t do anything.

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    • We are in the same boat we have paid back all of our overpayment but they are still making us wait out our penalty weeks but I am wondering if we will still get the $600. I am in ohio tho

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    • The 1 week “lag” has been waived. You should not have a “penalty week” or anything. You should call your EDD office if you were not paid for the initial week when you filed.

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  2. Andy2i

    I am eligible for UI and have been paid for two weeks which went on a prepaid cc they said I would receive in mail soon.
    I get 275 per week but am having 200 per month taken out due to a previous overpayment by UI.
    I am staying compliant and have been seeing 124 per week going into my card. How are they arriving at taking 150 each week from benefit. Also when will the 600 start being added. Im in Minnesota.
    Thanks much. Broke and confused.. Eddie

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  3. So if my benefits is about to end this month and i certify on the 13th of April will i get $600 or $1200 since its $600 a week. Will i get an extension?

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  4. So if my benefits is about to end this month and i certify on the 13th of April will i get $600 or $1200 since its $700 a week. Will i get an extension?

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  5. If my daughter only had her job for a couple weeks and then got laid off due to the virus to she still qualify for unemployment

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  6. I have the same question as below. I am working half my hours now, make too much for state UI weekly max, still file my claim every week. I am still not making enough to cover my bills. Will I get the $600 per week because my hours are reduced?

    Has anyone determined if workers that are on partial furlough and are making too much on their reduced pay to qualify for unemployment will get the 600.00 anyway?

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  7. I live in CA, and I was laid off March 16, 2020, due to the Corona Virus. I received my first UIB check, but without the increase (600 each week). Will, they back pay me?

    Thank you!

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    • Yes. Most state UI agencies will back pay to early April. But it is at their discretion and you need to check the State UI site. CA has not published official guidelines on retroactive UI pay, but I imagine they will follow federal guidelines and back date April 4th
      Note – It takes at least three weeks to process a claim for unemployment benefits and issue payment to most eligible workers.

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  8. From alabama my last day of work was the 23rd of march due to shutdown from covid 19 I file the same day will I be eligible for the extra 600 dollars

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  9. I file my claim November 2019 but I am still unemployed because of the cold or virus will I get the additional $600 from the stimulus package my claim is still on going I am not working right now because of the virus

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    • Yes you will be eligible. See reasons below under new law.

      – You have temporarily or permanently lost your job or had your hours reduced because of COVID-19.
      – A healthcare professional or health authority recommended or ordered you to avoid contact with others due to COVID-19.
      – You have been ordered not to come to their workplace due to an outbreak of COVID-19.
      – You have received notification from a school district, daycare, or other childcare provider that either classes are canceled or your usual childcare is unavailable, as long as you made a reasonable effort to find other childcare and requested time off or other accommodation from your employer and no reasonable accommodation was available.

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      • My last unemployment payment was issued in North Carolina on April 5th because my benefits are now exhausted though my benefit year doesn’t end until September. I see no option to file a new claim on the website and they are not taking calls. N.C. are to begin issuing payments April 17 but I don’t know if I will receive them or when if I do. There’s no way to getin contact with anyone. What should I do or expect?

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  10. I was self-employed as a contract worker (ie “gig worker”) and had to stop working mid-March due to COVID-19 personal health concerns as a “high risk” person. I was working full time for years, but doing contract work paid by 1099 forms. My kids are also now home from school through the end of this school year due to COVID-19, so I cannot work. I filed UI in AZ on 3/24. Got a letter saying I have no “base pay”, so no benefits as “monetarily ineligible”. I filed a wage protest and sent in my last 5 quarters of pay info, as instructed. I then called and waited on hold for hours, and was told all of those “disqualifications” for being self-employed/contract worker were being removed now that the Federal bill passed. I have been filing weekly claims anyway, as instructed. However, today, online my case now reads “benefits exhausted” and to apply back again in July. I have never claimed before, so unsure how it could be “exhausted”? And what about at least the $600 per week that is supposed to help people like me? Or am I just screwed?

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    • Now there is a loan to apply for if you are self employed and you can apply for up to $1000 per employee at first I forgot the amount of the max somewhere around $50,000 but the loan is forgivable for anything dealing with payroll

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      • Just to clarify you have to request the entire loan amount all at once but they will make $1000 of it quick access and the loan is only forgivable for 8 weeks so don’t think anything past that is gonna be free money it is exactly what it says after that point a LOAN

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  11. My daughter worked part time as a waitress in SC they were forced to close their dining room so no need for any servers so she lost her job .She applied for unemployment and got a letter this week that she was eligible for partial unemployment will she be eligible for the extra $600 00 or not.

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  12. This $600.00 we will be getting, will we be paying the tax on this if we don’t have it deducted now at end of year, tax time I mean?

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  13. I live in Florida worked in a resturantthat was ordered to close due to virus.i filed for unemployment on 3/20.had to claim my weeks on march 31st.i claimed my 1st week which was from 3/15-3/21. I submitted that week but didn’t give an option to claim my 2nd week 3/22-3/28
    My last date to claim is April 9th.why wouldn’t it let me claim that 2nd week

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  14. I have been collecting unemployment since November and just returned back to work today with the same landscaping company. Will I still get the additional $600 retroactive from whatever date it is? I’ve heard several different dates

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    • No unfortunately that $600 is only in place as far as the bill itself. You won’t be getting 600 extra dollars a week from November until you started working. That $600 will be retrograde starting the week of the 28th ending in the 5th. They’re not going to pay you for stimulus package that wasn’t even up and running for an event that wasn’t even happening at the time. I’m sorry

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  15. My unemployment is suppose to be up May 5 2020, will I need to reapply for the extra 13 weeks or will it automatically keep going?

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  16. I open my claim in November, I exhausted my claim on march 21 my last payment was for week ending 03/21/20 do I get the 13 week extention n the stimilus…? Got paid 04/01/20

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    • I also have a claim ending this week and am not sure if I will be receiving the extension. Would be really helpful information to those of us running out of benefits and unable to find work amid all of this chaos.

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      • You will be eligible for extension if you are on UI benefits. State UI agencies should be rolling the new rules out soon (by mid April)

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  17. I filed my unemployment 2 to 3 weeks ago and i filed my first pymt request this morning its showing the 202.00 a week but its isnt showing the 600 a week boost…..How long is it going to take to kick in and is it retroactive as well it should be but im just wanting to know how long its going to take before its attached to my my request approvals before it is direct deposited …does anybody know >

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  18. I was laid off from work on 3/13/20. My first call in date for benefits were 3/30/20. Will i still receive the 600.00$ a week for those 2 weeks? I am off until ????

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    • On different websites I’ve read. It states that they will go back as far as January on this pay. Even mine from 2 weeks ago. How do i know what’s really true and accurate??? Please advise. Thank you

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  19. i received 2 weeks of unemployment so far. this week i had to report that my work gave me “emergency pay” which is 50% of our weekly income over the course of avg from the beginning of the year. so i was denied due to “deductible income” my employment is going to do this for 3 weeks. unemployment wants me to fax this check stub cover sheet to show the pay from my work. i am doing that now. my ? is will i not be eligible to receive the $600 for these 3 weeks that i am receiving pay?? please help.

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  20. I file my unemployment claim about week of go because my job reduce our hours. My employer told us to file unemployment so I did but went file my weekly claim last Sunday I only had two days for that week and they said that my wages was more then some. I don’t know it my first time ever fileing.

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  21. My friend’s husband might get laid off due to this mess. She was telling me that he would NOT qualify for the additional 600 UI benefit because they filed their taxes “married / joint” showing a earned income of over 200k for 2019. Does it matter how much you made to get the extra 600? Or as long as he is laid off, he qualifies? Thank you!

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  22. Hi, just got furloughed by a company due to CORVID-19 this week. If I get any temporary job during the time period before my company calling me back, do I lose the UI benefit including the $600 additional benefit? My friend works for a drugstore, and she was looking for additional help there.

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  23. to all those that are worried about unemployment being paid to people and making more than you, dont forget that money was issued to businessess to help with their employees and its a lot of money. how the employers distribute it is the problem. you will see also and hugh increase due to the covid 19.. Its designed to help everyone basically. you have to first pray we live through this just to have something to fall back on. if you are dead it dont matter how much is given, its our money anyway. we pay taxes we deserve even more for the bail outs we have already indured. but its time to help each other and thank god and pray.

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  24. I work as a matron on the school bus we had to open a book for those day that we get off to apply so we did and open unemployment and we can’t work because school is closed So went i go to do my claim it doesn’t say nothing about the covid 19 because I already have my claim open and I claim last week and i only got paid 125 so when we getting the 600 dollars

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    • if you have a claim already open and received money then when your state updates their system you will get the 600 extra automatically

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  25. i am on unemployment and pay child support here in pa and they take it out i am behind in fl on a seperate case will i still get 600 a week xtar

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  26. This is crap for the people who still have to work and make less then 600 a week. What are they going to do for the people who still have to go to work everyday and risk our lives?

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    • You can decide not to work because of the pandemic and in most cases people qualify for unemployment. So it is totally up to you if you want to temporarily leave your job in the meantime. Someone I knew did the same thing because they wouldn’t let her work from home. This is also in Seattle where the whole thing started. She can still qualify for unemployment regardless of it being her choice. We are in a state of emergency.

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    • In what state do you live and what do for a living? I’m a meat packing house employee, I’m among the crucial personal to feed the nation, and I don’t have the choice to stay home and collect UIB, if I don’t show up for work cause I’m afraid of catching covid19, then I get fired and I can’t collect unemployment, so I pit myself and my family at risk, but still have a job, people that can get the $600.00 of federal aid is for four months only, but what will happen to them after that time if pandemic is not finish by then yet? I prefer to risk myself and my family, I will take the necesary steps to lessen the risk of getting infected, there’s people that makes a living of tips like restaurant waitress and the unemployment benefits will be minimum and everything else is in jeopardy. so if you are not on my situation you my qualify for UIB in your state. Go head isolate yourself if is what you want, I have benefits I don’t want to loose like, health, dental and vision insurance, and 401k.

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  27. HI,

    I live in FL and my pay was reduced to minimum wage and I currently make more than $275 a week (by $60) and seems I currently do not qualify. However, in 4/5 it seems the new threshold is about $800 which i currently do not make a week. I am also behind now on all my bills/rent. Will i qualify for UI after 4/5?

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  28. Chill ….. everyone that is on unemployment , just filed, recently ended , or whatever! From min to max unemployment benifits you will get the 600!! Enjoy your day!!!

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  29. I see this question has been asked, but I can’t find an answer. If I qualify for unemployment, but work some hours which reduces my amount paid by unemployment or some weeks I may not get a check at all. Will I still receive the extra 600.00?

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    • Yes you will still get the extra 600.00, as long as you file each week and repost your earnings if any.

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  30. my daughter was supposed to start her new job but then the Covid-19 prevented her from starting her job she is also homeless. can she apply for UI?

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  31. Screw you Don. I make more than this I I’ll have to make due. Also the way unemployment works is you have a set amount to use in a year. Also this 600 is very temporary then you can feel safe knowing that poor people will go back to being poor. Quit watching Fox News

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  32. Has anyone determined if workers that are on partial furlough and are making too much on their reduced pay to qualify for unemployment will get the 600.00 anyway?

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    • Depends how your state sets up your PUA you should qualify but its gonna be a while waiting for them to implement it

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  33. My work shut down because of the virus, but when I was filing my UI claim, I dont think there was a “coronavirus” option for why I was put of work. Will I still get the 600 even if I didnt choose that option as to why I’m out of work?

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    • yes just file a regular claim for now and then when the option becomes available look into that or call someone at the unemployment office and they,ll tell you what to do

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  34. This is Shelley again…beings though my benefits exhausted March 22,2020 will I have to reapply for unemployment benefits and the stimulus

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    • You should check your state UI website, but if your claim is still active you may automatically get extended and additional benefits

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  35. I live in Nj and my benefits exhausted on March 22, 2020 am I entitled to anything? As of now I have a balance of zero to claim.

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  36. So let me get this straight. All the unemployed people are going to be bringing in way more a week then the (essential ) working class will be for the next four months. Am I the only one outraged by this ???

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      • I am an essential business-Veterinarian. I have had to really decrease my staff’s hours due to only seeing sick animals and trying to hold off on routine stuff. Most of my staff is hourly and some are part time. I need them to help work and keep my business going. I have applied for SBA and PPP loans. With this unemployment package, NONE of my staff should work for the next 4 months, BUT I NEED THEM. My part timers especially NEVER make $600/ week!! What should I suggest? Can I somehow have them get some of unemployment?

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    • So you prefer to be laid off? Guess what, if millions of people applying for unemployment are making the bare minimum they will not have money to out back into the economy and keep it going. You prefer them to live scraping pennies to buy food and groceries? Be thankful you have a job right now. Eventually unemployment will run out and who knows if their job will come back so yes giving them a extra is a good idea for the long term., Stop thinking about what is in your own pocket and look at the bigger picture.,

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    • Well maybe, just maybe if you really thought about the situation for a second you would realize that you’re mad at the people hurt by this virus right now, instead of the person that purposely downplayed the risk of the virus and potentially killed hundreds of thousands of people so he could sell stocks and make money off this. The only reason they have to make those extra $600 payments instead of just a slight increase in benefits is because of the way this situation was handled from the very beginning so how about you stop harassing the victims and place that blame where it actually belongs

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    • I am also confused regarding the extra $600.00. I am an essential worker and my hours have been cut from 40 hours a week to 25 hours a week. I work in Health Care so I cannot file for unemployment even if my hours are cut more. I am actively looking for ways to supplement my income and will take any position that becomes available. I hope people receiving this $600.00 bonus will do the same. I try to stay positive, but I feel when the government hands out money to some, they take advantage of the situation.

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    • That is how it’s supposed to work. Right now, essential workers have a paycheck. Non-essential workers are staying home so the essential workers can do their jobs and stay ahead of the virus. Essential workers will get hazard and bonus pay, but it might be in the 5th round. It’ll happen, we all know you essential workers deserve it. (PS- For many of us, the 600 isn’t over our regular paychecks. Added to our UI amount, it’s still less than our normal weekly pay.)

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  37. I started recieving UI a few weeks ago. My benefits would be available for 12 months but the maximum benefit will actually be paid out in 9. Does this extend the UI even though I no longer have funds available?

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  38. My ui benefits end on April 12th will I automatically receive the extension by then or will I have to reaaply

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  39. I’ve lost my job due to the virus and now i can’t pay my child support. Im hearing that people who child support won’t be getting stimulus help. I don’t think that’s it fair that my child support is still going up!

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  40. I have been receiving unemployment benefits since November. I understand that an automatic extension will be given, however will the a $600 per week continue past the extension period? The $600.00 per week is for a 4 month period?
    Thank you!

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  41. What about if the weekly UIB balances to $0? The state approves the claim, but the UIB weekly is set at $180 and the 19 hours of work (reduced from 40) amounts to $345. This zeros outs the state UIB showing a total $0.00. Would this situation still receive the $600?

    Thanks

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    • Sorry it says as long as you qualify for $1 in UI you get the $600 so if you don’t qualify for $1 you won’t get it that week but that doesn’t mean you won’t qualify in future weeks depending on how much you work

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  42. Hi I just started getting bennifits because I cant work due to school closures technically I am still employed I just cant work because of the situation….will I also get the 600?

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  43. My employer still wants us to work whenever work comes in. It has been between 10 to 20 hours a week so far. He wants us to file for unemployment (which i did two weeks ago). Will we get the full 600 dollars even if we work 10 to 20 hours a week. On a side not if they take 50 percent out of state and federal there is not point of working.

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  44. I started a job on 9/18/2019 and our office is now shut down due to the corona virus. I tried to file for unemployment and the said I wasn’t eligible because the said the go from 10/2018 to 10/2019. I don’t understand. Someone please help me understand

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    • Les after 4/5 the Unemployment Benefits will be going to the next calendar year so your quarterly information will be down loaded automatically into the system and then you will be eligible

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  45. No. If you already get UI you will automatically get new stimulus payments and extended duration of benefits.

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