[Updated following approval of 2021 UI program extensions under $900 COVID stimulus package] With the 2021 extension of PUA and PEUC, along with an extra $300 FPUC and $100 MEUC for 11 weeks, many states are updating their systems to process these changes. This means delays and potential lapses in benefits for those who automatically qualify for these extensions. You can see the 2021 UI state tracker of the new supplementary payments, including updated state UI resource pages for the latest information.
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[Nov 2020 – Updated state payout dates and FAQs] The table below shows which states have now officially enrolled in the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) unemployment benefits program. Whether state UI agencies add the extra $100 weekly payment on top of the $300 per week base amount or just count existing unemployment benefits towards this $100 will vary state to state. The table also shows actual and estimated dates claimants can expect their first weekly unemployment payment, if eligible. I’ll continue to update the table as more states sign-up for the program.
Approved states will only get a maximum of 6 weeks of funding (weeks covering August 1st to September 5th) for the LWA program per recent FEMA guidance to state labor and unemployment agencies that have already made several weeks of payments. Several states which started making the $300 payments earlier than other states have already been notified that their LWA funding allotment has run out and no additional funding will be provided. The maximum benefit in most states is $300 p/week or $1800 if you qualify for all weeks, as shown in the table below.
The good news however is that even if the state you live in takes several more weeks to roll out this program and start paying claims, payments will be retroactive to the beginning of August (week of July 26th to August 1st), the first week when this program was in place. So if you were eligible for the first three weeks you will at a minimum get $900 from this program in your first payment. Subsequent payments will come in following weeks based on FEMA funding approval and state processing timelines.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions and Comments
Based on some repeated questions in the comment section below I have received here are answers to help those who may have similar questions:
$600 FPUC vs $300 to $400 LWA – $99 Qualification difference
Many people have been asking if they qualified for the $600 FPUC payment prior to its expiry at the end of July, would they qualify for the current LWA payment? Sadly the answer may be no, because the $600 FPUC payment only had a requirement that the claimant be eligible to get at least $1 of regular state UI. The LWA unemployment benefit on the other hand (per above) requires claimants to be getting at least $100 of UI benefits (on a pre-tax basis). This $99 difference is a pretty significant difference in many states with low unemployment insurance benefits and in many cases the $100 threshold may eliminate part time workers or those furloughed from their jobs with partial incomes. Not however in some high unemployment benefit states like New York, the minimum unemployment payment for eligible claimants is $104. So everyone receiving UI benefits in that state will qualify for LWA.
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Question – Do I need to certify again for the LWA payment?
In most states if you are already on PUA, you would have already certified your job loss or loss of income was due to COVID related reasons. The PUA qualification threshold for this requirement was higher than LWA. However if you are starting a new claim or were getting over $100 in existing UI benefits from other programs you will need to certify (one time only) for the LWA program. You will generally receive an email, letter or notification in your UI portal to do this certification. If not then check your state UI website. If you don’t do this or do it late, you may miss out on your retroactive LWA payments if funding for the program has run out in your state.
Question – Why I am being asked for identify verification to get my payment?
Because of the rapid and inconsistent roll-out of the LWA program many states are seeing a sharp rise in fraudulent claims for these payments. As a result several states (e.g. SC) are implementing additional verification checks before making payments. This is delaying payments to eligible claimants by 2 to 3 weeks in several states. If your payment is delayed or you have only got your first batch of payments, then you will need to contact your state UI agency (or check UI portal) to ensure your remaining payments have not been held up due to additional fraud verification delays.
Question – I’m listed as DUA for my unemployment. Will I get the 300 dollars (under LWA) or don’t I qualify for under DUA?
Answer – This depends on how you got your Disaster unemployment assistance (DUA). If your DUA benefits qualification was not related to the Pandemic, e.g due to natural disasters (flood, hurricane) that impacted your employment, then you won’t be eligible for LWA. However Individuals receiving DUA benefits because their employment was impacted by COVID-19 are eligible for LWA. Note some state unemployment agencies (e.g Texas and Oklahoma) are sometimes referring to DUA as PUA, in which case under PUA (Pandemic Unemployment Assistance) you would qualify for the $300 to $400 LWA payment.
Question – I am just below the $100 threshold ($90 to $99), can I still get this payment?
Gina asked, “I receive $97 a week in unemployment benefit in California. Will I get the extra $300? Just $3 short!”
Technically no. You must be getting at least $100 (pre-tax) in weekly benefits from the following qualified unemployment programs below to get the extra $300 to $400 LWA payment. However several states like California and New York are temporarily raising their state minimum unemployment benefit to put claimants in their states above the $100 limit so they qualify for LWA. You will need to check with your state unemployment agency to see if they will make this exception for you.
- Unemployment compensation, including regular State Unemployment Compensation,
- Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) and Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service members (UCX)
- Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
- Extended Benefits (EB)
- Short-Time Compensation (STC)
- Trade Readjustment Allowance (TRA)
- Payments under the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) program
Question: Working part time or a few hours, will I qualify for LWA?
This was Jonathan’s example: I qualify for weekly $117 PUA payments every week. This week I worked one day part time and will receive less than $100 from PUA. Will I still Receive the additional $300?
Answer: The LWA program’s $100 cutoff is based on a claimant’s benefit base rate, which is calculated before any
deductions or reductions. This includes supplementary job payments by working part time in a given week, which would reduce your normal UI benefit claim. Because LWA eligibility is based on what you are eligible for or your base rate, you can still qualify for the $300 LWA payment if your actual weekly payment (net of taxes and deductions) is less than $100.
Question: Do I have to reapply to get these benefits?
Answer: It will depend on your state. In most states you won’t have to reapply and will be notified via mail or your UI portal around your eligibility and payment date for these benefits (will be on your claim balance). You may have to self certify that your unemployment or partial unemployment is due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (which is a very general criteria that almost anyone can use). Payments will be made retroactive to August 1st for the weeks you have certified and qualified ($100 threshold) for this payment.
Question Are LWA payments subject to federal income tax?
Answer: Yes. LWA is subject to federal income tax and will have been communicated to you by your state UI agency at the time of filing or certification
Question: Can LWA UI payments be withheld or offset for Child Support or Past Debt payments?
Answer: According to DOL guidance, Offsets of LWA payments other than for tax withholding are not permitted by state agencies. This includes child support debts.
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.
Also it is highly likely that the $44 billion funding for the LWA program via FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund will run out well before the December end date, unless Congress agrees on funding for an extension. States were initially only approved for 3 weeks and will have to keep requesting funding approval from FEMA on weekly basis. Some experts are saying benefits will only last 4 to 6 weeks, so states that have signed up early will likely get the most benefit payments. Further if your payments stop, it is likely due to states running out of federal funding.
Note however that should Congress pass another stimulus bill with enhanced unemployment benefits funding (e.g. FPUC extension), the LWA program will terminate immediately per program guidelines.
Note – States must apply via FEMA (by September 10th, 2020) to get access to unemployment funding for the LWA. Once FEMA reviews and approves the state’s grant application, the State Unemployment Insurance agency will coordinate with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and FEMA to program, implement, and distribute LWA funds once they update their systems to support program requirements such as claimant eligibility. States will be the ones administering the program and making payouts. The LWA state payment tracker table above shows which states are currently approved and the estimated week payments will begin. You should check your states unemployment website and UI portal for exact payout dates
[Aug 15th update] With Congress unable to reach an agreement on a new stimulus bill and no impending legal challenge, it looks like Trumps executive order to extend and replace the existing extra weekly unemployment benefit (FPUC, or $600 weekly payment) may actually be implemented following guidance by the Department of Labor (DOL) on the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program. The following are key guidelines issued by the DOL:
The LWA program will provide eligible claimants in state administered unemployment Insurance (UI) programs up to $400 per week additional UI benefits, starting with weeks of unemployment on or after Aug. 1, 2020, and ending Dec. 27, 2020 at the latest. This means that payments will be retroactive to August 1st, even though the program has been implemented after that.
Per recent federal enhanced unemployment benefit programs guidelines, to quality for LWA benefits claimants must certify that they are unemployed or under unemployed due to coronavirus (COVID-19) related reasons, and the state must confirm that the individual is receiving at least $100 of existing unemployment benefits under current benefit programs (which include state UI, PUA or PEUC). This is supposedly to prevent fraud from people who were claiming this payment with minimal UI benefits.
LWA will be funded through a joint federal-state agreement that requires states to contribute 25% ($100) of the benefit payment with the remainder (75%, or $300) coming from the federal government. States can use their own budgets or the emergency Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) they received under the CARES Act to cover their portion of the enhanced LWA UI payment, however this is not mandatory and is at the discretion of the state administration.
More 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 would only be $300, the federally funded amount.
Because Trump’s executive order cannot allocate new federal funding, the LWA program may end earlier than Dec. 27 (highly likely) if FEMA expends $44 billion or the balance of the Disaster Relief Fund decreases to $25 billion. Congress would then have to approve additional funding.
There are still several questions around how and when states can implement this. While the DOL guidelines will provide more clarity it will likely take weeks for states to update their unemployment systems and roll-out the updated guidelines.
Source: DOL (LWA program), FEMA LWA guidelines
im in md my son was recieving 118$then last week they charged his amount to 98$ has anyone else went threw this and do u know why
Is pua and Dua the same is what I need to know my claim type is saying DUAi get $189.00 every week and only received the $600.00 the last week they was giving it and another date has popped up saying pending I think it’s the day I lost my job is that meaning there going to go back until the second date because it’s before the first date that I’m getting paid for the second date is 5-3-2020 first one is in July 2020 I’m so confused can some one please let me know what I’m doing I’m brand new to this first time on unemployment does people in Oklahoma with a DUA getting the extra $300.00 in unemployment I can not find the answer any where please will some one let me know asap thanks for y’all time!!
DUA is disaster unemployment relief and is not the same as PUA. Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is a federally-funded program which provides financial and reemployment assistance to certain individuals whose employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of a major disaster. While COVID is a disaster, UI benefits funded under PUA come from a different bucket to PUA. Amounts are different and you need to submit a claim via your state UI who will determine which program you qualify for.
First of all thank you for the information you have provided. I am just wondering how accurate and where did you get the estimated start dates on your chart. I can’t get any kind of idea as to when this LWA money will start in Massachusetts. I’m sure everyone is anxious for this information about their state. Thank you very much. Kris
MA just updated their date to Sep 15 (table updated). You can see more in the MA UI page.
I hope Ark raises their amount cause its not fair how they are doing they should have cut the ppl off who are already drawing $200-300 wk instead of the ones who are drawing less
Thank you Andy. It is, very, good that we have someone like you to help us get this vital information. Please keep it coming.
As far as I can See If you don’t have underlying conditions Or were put out of work because of Covid restaurants close down Or anything to Do with that you are not entitled
I live in Oklahoma and I make 189 dollars a.week the type of claim is d.u.a will I get the extra 300.dollars a week
No
My wbf is 257 but payment is under $100 will I qualify for the $300. I work reduced hours
did you find an answer to this question i am in same boat
They go by wba weekly balance amount. So yes.
Yes you qualify since your weekly balance amount is more than $100.
So if my WBA is more than 100 but I work a couple hours a week therefore I receive less Than $100 each week will I qualify?
Yes, if your WBA is at least $100, no matter if you worked and got reduced to less than that. They go by your WBA.
I’m on DOA in Mississippi but have received Pua since June all the way to July 1st. I get 106 a week. Would I be eligible for the lwa?
Yes
So us people with a Dua type claim still will get the extra 300 a week if we r receiving over 100 dollars I get $189.00 a week I only got the last week of the 600 does anyone know where to look to see if your approved for back
Why has Nebraska not applied for these benefits yet? Doesn’t seem fair to the unemployed residents of the states not appplying. Pricketts needs to consider the residents in Nebraska and get on board with the rest of the states. I realize he doesn’t need the votes but he’s Hurting Trumps votes. Not right the way these states are being approved and not being approved. Discrimination at the highest level.
Hello, I’m in baton rouge LA,
I get 107 a week before taxes
And 96 after taxes,
Do I qualified?
Yes. Pre tax amount is what qualifies you
My BF gets $88 plus $25 for dependant
He is suppose to get $103, but after taxes he gets $91
Is he eligible for the $300, or should he change to not have taxes taken out
Yes its before taxes
Im also in Baton Rouge I also $107 UI benefits but $54 of child support gets deducted so I only received $53 , will I qualify for the $300 of LWA?
Maryland, which was approved for extra unemployment benefits under the LWA program on Aug. 20 aims to start distributing the benefits “by late September.” Colorado, which was approved on Aug. 19, expects to start paying out the benefits “mid- to late-September.”
Hi I just filled out mine and I made 100$ this week 86$ after tax do I qualify I live I. Tennessee
Yes. It’s the pre-tax one that counts
I’m in Mississippi. I was receiving PUA benefits up until July 31 and my claim was PUA up until a week ago I’m listed as DUA. I receive 106 dollars a week. Am I eligible for the 300.
DUA is very limited and only available to individuals who aren’t eligible for regular Unemployment Insurance (UI). The President’s authorization for a $300 lost wages payment from FEMA is for a
supplemental payment on top of UI paid by the state/territory. Also, DUA is limited to what regular UI in the state/territory would pay out so it can’t be used to supplement regular UI.
So am I not eligible even though I received the pua 600 dollars and was listed pua. This confuses me.
It’s sad that a Governor is making excuses for doing the right thing for the citizens of South Carolina Governor McMaster. I know your IQ is much higher than that. LWA funded byFEMA and if your state don’t have the 100 dollars accept the 300. Do wats right for the ppls When we had our jobswe paid our taxes and bills now respect our needs
Correct!
I have worked since 14 Cuban American from Miami , voted Republican for Ron Disaster and Trump, but not this time!! Ruined lots of lives these 2 As pay the people and families !!!
If I make 110 before taxes. 95 after do I still qualify for 300
Yes
Ive been waiting for opvere 6000 owed to me for retroactive pua from 04/26 thre 6/26 and claim weeks disappeared saying rejected then honestly floated across my page and disappearee. i believe it was due to website error/ difficulties. rep says it shoulds work itself out and its just been overlooked
what? not much help. have sent emails, called waited on hold 20 plus hours. im about to give up
Ohio gov. Promised that the state of Ohio would be part taking in this federal unemployment fund and from what i have seen Ohio was applied with fema with the last set of states that were accepted but Ohio is not on this list. So why is Ohio not accepted and why does it seem Ohio is not smart enough as the other states who have set up the systems and changed to the fema funding form and got payments rolling but takes Ohio longer to be accepted or did Ohio un-apply? Sounds stupid but really Ohio whats the issue or fema why wouldnt Ohio qualify like the last group of states Ohio should have been in??!!
My husband receive $98 in UI will he get the extra $300-$400
Nope. You need $100 as a minimum.
What if u receive less then 100 after the taxes taken out
It’s based on pretax amounts
I’m working part time and i get $50/W from EDD (California), am I not qualify for the $300/W or not? thx.
Unfortunately no
7 more states approved for LWA program by FEMA (table updated)
August 24, 2002: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Connecticut
August 24, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Pennsylvania
August 24, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Washington
August 24, 2020: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for New Hampshire
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
Is sc going to apply or are they rejecting it
Andy Thank you for your time, if I get $130 pretax in Massachusetts but I only have 3 weeks left till my employment benefit money exhausts before peuc extension kicks in. My final week before PEUC I get $92. It says Above Massachusetts is ready to roll August 30th so if I apply this week I’ll be getting all 4 payments retroactively to August 1st? $300 plus my $130 or $111 after taxes? So summary 2 questions, if I’m supposed to get $130 For the next 2 weeks and my final UI benefit left is $92 am I not getting the $300 for that one week till my peuc extension kicks in the following? Since it says August 30th for Massachusetts and we were first State systems to roll FPUC out, when I apply for My $130 state benefit this Sunday I will get the retroactive deposit that week?
Not yet…
I am still waiting to be paid from April. I haven’t got a dime, it just says pending and we have no one to talk to about it. Sisolak hasn’t applied, I see, and hasn’t taken care of his past responsibilities. What are we supposed to do?
I receive 67 per week regular state ui….but I received pua and currently euc. I was eligible and received the 600…from what I read of I received help from any of the previous programs(pua, euc..), that I qualify for the 300/400, even though my state uI alone is only 67. So am I correct in believing I will get the 300 since I received the 600 and have been laid off since march die to covid. Someone please give me some facts before I lose my mind..and my house..lol
Thanks chris ward
You will not receive the 300.
I live in the state of Mississippi and I currently collect UI under the DUA program and I currently receive $106 a week will I receive the $400? And if I can’t then why not?
You will get $300
As of Aug 23, here is the official FEMA list of states who have been approved for LWA;
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)
Source : https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/lost-wages-assistance-approved-states
When will wisconsin apply how do we find out
Feel Like it’s unfair if a person who is receiving under $100 a week for unemployment and they can’t qualify for the additional 300-400 like what’s since does that make it should for EVERYONE who is Unemployed due to COVID not just the people who get 100+ a week in Unemployment Benefits. I Live In Florida Where the max Unemployment Benefits is $275 the one of lowest in the country is not the lowest. I Just started. receiving 89 dollars a week which is 378 a month this crazy since July 27th was And because I only get 89 weeks I can’t even qualify for The additional 300-400 a week to help out and it seems there is no program assistance help for the people receiving less than 100 a week WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO?
I’m receiving $70/week in Nevada EUC. Hours were reduced to part time in March. Can’t return to work because I’m high risk due to pre existing conditions and have a Dr. note to self isolate thru December.
Any appeals process to get the $400 for high risk workers who can’t return to work?
GOOD LUCK
I get 44.00 a week in Regular be fits. I qualified for Pua and got the 600.00a week will I get this new benefit? I’m n Ky our governor said if u got the 600 u will get this one to
You have to make at least $100 a week in regular unemployment benefits to qualify for the Boost
No you will not. FEMA released a comment
That said unlike the 600, not everyone qualifies under this program. If you WBA is under 100 you do not qualify
If you haven’t already heard…Kentucky is one of the few states that is paying the $100 state contribution! You will be receiving the full $400 because your state will be providing the $100 for you to to qualify for the rest.
I have been unemployed since October 2020 as I was laid off from my job before the pandemic. I received Reg UI, PEUC, FPUC and now Extended Benefits at $430 per week. Still can’t find a good job like I had before. My question is do I qualify for LWA even though my initial unemployment was not related to COVID-19 but it seems to be now?
Yes… it is everyone that’s unemployed as long as you keep filing your weekly benefit claims I don’t care what anybody says this is the truth
FEMA released a comment directly on their site that if your state chose to use existing benefit awards as the 100, you have to qualify for 100 weekly to receive payment. If your WBA is 98, you do not qualify.
You will qualify. Everyone laid off is in one way or another related to Covid. As long as you were laid off, not fired
Am I eligible to receive extra help? I receive $120 a week but child support comes out and then taxes and it takes me to about $50 a week but deducts 120 a week from remaining balance.
Me to and it is not even close to pay my rent
Yes you will still get rhe extra because your benefit amount is over $100 before deductions. They dont count taking out child support or taxes.
As long as your WBA is 120 you’re good.
As long as your WBA column says $120, you qualify. What the state gets their hands on after that is besides the point
Unfortunately, I dont think so. :( You have to be eligible for at least $100 in unemployment benefits (regular unemployment, PUA, PEUC, etc). to be able to get the enhanced federal amount.
seems unfair cause I only get 49 dollars weekly in regular unemployment so I don’t qualify, work less then 2 hours a week, that’s 17 dollars after taxes, i don’t get PUA, SO BASICALLY i AM SCREWED!
Me too Laura & I’m sure you like myself need it just as much if not more because ours is already low!
I get 64.00 a week will I qualify for the 300 or 400
nope
No
I have been on part time unemployment in AZ receiving at least $100 a week. I filed my claim for August 1 and August 8 and collected the $240. The week of August 15th i worked more hours and wasn’t able to collect any money. Will i still get the retro LWA $300 for the two weeks i did collect?
My benefits exhausted August 2 and I’m currently not getting anything , does that mean I don’t qualify for the extra 300 dollars weekly ?
You should qualify for 1 week
I guess I’m not eligible since I only get $54 a week.
It seems like the poorer are going to be hit the hardest.
If I’m on the pua will I get the extra 300
I am currently on unemployment due to the corona virus since april. I live in New York. Will I have to do anything in order to receive the extra 300 once it starts? And how do I do this?
You don’t have to do anything, just continue to certify your weekly benefits. NY just applied for the LWA program. Once NY is approved by FEMA and the new system is implemented, you will be seeing the $300 retroactive from August 1st.
I am unemployed and receiving UI in the state of Missouri. My department got laid off but it had nothing to do with Covid-19. Am I out of luck from receiving the extra benefit?
When will NY state see the 300?
Can’t find my answer any were…i get 73 dollers week plus they add 36 for dependence so its 108 so will I get the extra money our no cause my weekely benifits is only 73 the 36 is for the 3 kids…guess they give u extra
Yes. You may qualify – but guidelines are still being rolled out at a state level so can confirm then
I can’t seem to get a definitive answer to this. Is the $100 minimum to qualify the amount that will be paid after certification of part time hours or before (in other words the weekly award)? I’ll need to make arrangements if it’s the former. This thing is really stupid!
If my weekly amount is 91 dollars does that disqualify me from getting the 300
Will I be able to receive the $300 or $400 extension if I have exhausted or will soon exhaust my regular unemployment benefits? And will I have to continue to make claims every two weeks for this even if my regular unemployment benefit balance is at $0?
You will need to apply for PUEC once you run out of regular unemployment. It is also on Uinteract
I am currently receiving 167$ a week in California and my claim ends on 12/31/2020. I know I’m eligible for the 300$/$400 extension because I’m receiving the 167$ per week from PUA. But my question is, even though I’m receiving over 100$ do I have to apply for the 300$/400$ extension or will it be automatically added for me ?
Can your state boost your benefit to 100 so you can receive the 300
The facts are as long as you are receiving at least 100 in any form of unemployment whether from the state or from one the the other programs you WILL recieve the additional 300 or 400 and that does include FLORIDA!!!
Would I have to do a new claim for pandemic unemployment or no cause I’m already on it to get the $300
You may have to in some states. Exact guidelines are still to be released (DOL just put some broad outlines in place) at a state level – so you’ll have to see how your state does it. But given this is a different/new program to PUC ($600) there will be some hoops to jump through.
Ok so I actually only get 47 a week thru my UI, but my payment is 147$ they just take out the 100,because I work 12 hours a week. I hope I qualify for this extra cash seeing as I only recieve 47$. Does anyone know?
I have the same question…have you gotten any answers?
it is my understanding that if you receive less than $100 dollars, you wont qualify for it. I hope you do.
In the same boat… can’t find an answer anywhere :(
Shame. People who were already underpaid so don’t even get $100/wk in UI (like me) are the ones who need the help the most.
I did read it, and the first thing I noticed was that you have had to be receiving at least $100.00 from regular state unemployment- which self-employed don’t qualify for in FL. At least that’s how I read it. I have a feeling self employed are out.
does anyone know how long it takes CA. EDD to recalculate PUA BENEFIT.??..I WAS ON REGULAR UI IN MARCH 2020 THEN IN JUNE EDD SAID I HAD AN OVER PAYMENT FROM 2017 SO I WOULD SEARCH PENALTY WEEKS I BECAME NOT ELIGIBLE FOR UI..SO THEY FILED A PUA CLAIM FOR ME,,I WAS ABLE TO BACK DATE TIL APRIL..BUT MY QUESTION NOW IS ….IF I WAS RECIEVING 450.00 PER WEEK {THE STATE MAX.}…THEN WHY WHEN I STARTED PUA AM I ONLY GETTING 167.00…ITS THE SAME BASE PERIOD AS REGULAR UI..ASKED FOR A REVIEW OR MY BENEFIT AMOUNT ITS BEEN 4 WEEKS..AND I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING I CALL AND THEY JUST SAY ITS PENDING..DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW LONG IT TAKES..??
Is it 100 per week to qualify or per month?
Per week
I am still waiting for my PUA from the first round. It says “in progress” for 2 months now.
Mine too….idk whats going on
Then u will get it pua takes time but they pay what they owe
Is there any way someone self-employed, who did not qualify for state unemployment, but has collected some PUA and FPUA assistance could be considered for additional help?
Yes, you are eligible.