[2022 Update] The $300 supplementary payment made in 2020 and 2021, ended in all states on September 6th, 2021 (some states ended it earlier).
Unless claims are in the adjudication process, At this stage all retroactive payments (including those for PUA and PEUC) have also been processed and no new payments are being made.
An extension of unemployment benefits, including the $300 payment, is not likely for 2022 and beyond unless economic conditions deteriorate significantly. I will post updates as they come to light.
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The latest (ARPA) stimulus package was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President Biden on March 11th, 2021. It includes further extensions to pandemic unemployment programs (PUA and PEUC) and an extra $300 weekly FPUC supplementary UI payment. The latest supplementary $300 payment will be paid over 25 weeks starting from week of March 15th, 2021 to September 6th, 2021. This is in addition to the previous extension covering 11 weeks from December 27th, 2020 to March 14th, 2021. Eligible payments will be made retroactively in cases where state unemployment agencies face delays with rolling out system updates to process these payments.
The $300 weekly unemployment payment will be made above and beyond any regular state or enhanced federal unemployment payment and require eligible claimants to certify regularly according to their state UI agency guidelines. Claimants will need to be eligible for at least $1 of an underlying unemployment benefit to receive the $300 supplemental payment under the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program.
You do not need to take any additional action to receive this supplemental payment. States are slowly rolling out these payments for different groups of claimants starting with those already getting regular UI and state extended benefits (active claimants). Those who have exhausted benefits prior to the extensions being rolled out or new claimants will only be able to get payments once their underlying claim is approved.
I will update dates in the table below as states implement these guidelines and start making making actual payments. Please leave a comment if you find updated or incorrect information reflected in the table and I will review/update accordingly. Details on why this payment could be delayed due to PEUC or PUA roll-outs are discussed in this video.
State unemployment departments and agencies will be responsible for disbursing these benefit payments, similar to the $300 LWA and earlier $600 FPUC supplementary unemployment programs. Given the many challenges and various payment issues across states with earlier supplementary UI benefit programs, I expect this to take some time to be rolled out and require retroactive payments to get claimants caught up. So stay tuned and subscribe to get the latest updates. You can also see this $300 FPUC video for more details on this program.
Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program – Now Expired
The temporary $300 unemployment benefit under the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program funding has now been paid in all states who participated in the program. The program expiry date was December 27th, 2020 and this means that any new or retroactive payments under this program will NO longer be paid out going forward. This has been replaced by the new $300 FPUC payment discussed above.
This supplementary payment was a temporary, but much needed benefit for unemployed or underemployed workers who lost the supplementary $600 FPUC weekly payment at the end of July. There was a lot of confusion on when the $300 would actually be paid by state UI agencies which led to the creation of the LWA state tracker table below, which shows the payment status and actual or estimated future date claimants can expect their first weekly unemployment payment, if eligible. You can also see the 1000+ comments from readers that share their experiences around the LWA payment, including some very useful tips if you are facing issues getting your $300 LWA payment.
All states that applied and were approved by FEMA were only initially awarded three weeks of funding – covering the weeks of August 1st, 8th and August 15th. After that, states and territories will need to submit a Lost Wages Additional Week Request one week at a time for funding to pay claims for subsequent weeks. However any additional funding is subject to the $44 billion budget that is available for this program and it is almost certain that funding will run out before the December 27th expiry of this program, unless Congress approves additional funding via a formal UI benefits extension.
In fact, at this stage 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 beyond will be approved. Note however that some states like Florida will only be applying for and paying 4 weeks of LWA benefits, since they didn’t meet some of the LWA program qualification rules (details here).
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.
What if my state has started making payments, but I don’t see my $300?
Claimants in most states do not need to take any action to receive the new benefits available in this program. The additional benefits will be added automatically for all claimants who are eligible and have certified for the relevant week. Their self-certification will ask them to confirm they were unemployed or partially unemployed due to COVID-19. See more FAQs on this here.
However if your state has started making payments and you haven’t received payments you need to first confirm you are eligible. This means you must be receiving at least $100 in weekly unemployment benefit payments (pre tax and before any other deductions). This includes claimants receiving any type of regular unemployment insurance benefits as well as those receiving PUA and PEUC benefits.
If you are eligible and you have not received a payment in several weeks then you will need to contact your state UI agency to ensure the claim has been processed and is not being held up due to fraud, missing/incorrect payment details or due to a weekly or bi-weekly certification issue.
See more in this article on Why Your $300 Unemployment Has Not Been Paid or Delayed.
My state has been approved and the LWA tracker says payments are being made, but when will I get my payment?
The tracker provides an actual or estimated date for the when the LWA payments start being processed by the state. If a start date has been officially published by the state, you will see the status updated to “paying now.” Otherwise it is estimate based on FEMA guidelines or if confirmed by several sources online. However this date (week start date in many cases) may not be the same as the date the actual UI payment will hit your back account or debit card. The actual date you may see the money could be several days after the official state processing start date and tied to your normal UI payment cycle. You will need to confirm via your UI online portal or state agency for the exact payment date.
Also note the payment date is generally the date when payment starts. In many states, due to volume of people being paid, claims are paid out over several days (in batches, based on SSN or First/Last Name). And given processing by banks to disburse these payments via direct deposit or debit cards can take 1 to 2 days, it may take several days after the first payment date for you to receive your payment.
I got my $900 back payment but no payments after that. Why?
The first state LWA grant approved by FEMA was only for three weeks. Hence the $900 payment (3 x $300) is what most people are seeing first, less any taxes or withholding. Subsequent $300 payments are approved and paid on a week by week basis. This includes retroactive payments which will also be staggered. Rest assured if you are eligible for past weeks you will get your payment.
Also the maximum number of weeks that can be paid under the LWA program is 6, which means the maximum payment in most states is $1800 (or $2400 if the state was paying $400 p/week). After the payment of 6 weeks, you will revert to what you were getting under existing unemployment programs.
I am got my first week of payments but not subsequent weeks.
Kristin asked, “My son just got his first payment for the weeks of 08/23 thru 08/29 and 08/30 thru 09/05. He got the extra $300 for the week of 08/23 – 08/29, but did not get the extra $300 for the week of 08/30 thru 09/05. We are in Texas. Do you know why he got it the first week, but not the second week?
Every week is processed separately by the state UI agency subject to FEMA funding. So you may be seeing some variability due to delays in approval, claim processing and eventual bank/debit card payment.
Michigan here still haven’t gotten any of my lwa payments and nothing in my portal . I certify again on the 28th.. will the lwa payment come with my normal ui payment then?
I’m wondering the same thing, I also certify on the 28th too
Oregon Employment Department
@ORemployment
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Sep 23
We are on track to distribute LWA benefits by the end of September and Waiting Week payments by the end of November. For more information on the agency’s timelines, watch this clip from yesterday’s hearing at the legislature.
In Oregon. Mine says paid/processed September 29, 6 different deposits totaling $1800. Takes 1 days to show up in account I think, so that means October 1. We shall see………
Wat did you do to get through the verification site. S C
do not auto fill.. type in ur infomatiom
UPDATE SOUTH CAROLINA: MY LWA HAS A PENDING DEPOSIT ON MY PORTAL FOR $1800.00 9/24/20
IT HAS NOT HIT MY CARD YET. I DID MY LWA N SCDEW IDENT. AROUND 5PM 9/24/20. REMEMBER DO NOT USE AUTO FILL TYPE IN ALL YOUR INFO!!!!! I HAD 3 SERCURITY QUESTIONS AND 8 CERT. DATES FROM 8/1/20 UNTIL CURRENT SOME PEOPLE HAD 6 CERT. DATES AS I READ ON SCDEW FB COMMETS EARILER, JUST WANT U ALL TO KNOW THT WEATHER U HAVE 6 OR 8 U STILL GET $1800. I ALSO SAW THAT SOME STATED U CANNOT USE YOUR PHONE, THAT ALSO ISNT TRUE, I HAVE A OLD ANDROID THATS HOW I FILED. I WAS ON REGULAR UI BUT THAT RAN OUT THE WEEK OF 9/13 , I APPLIED FOR PUA, WAS APPROVED SAME DAY, GOT MY PAYMENT THAT MON WHEN I FILED THT SUNDAY… IM ON PEUC. HOPES THIS HELP GOOD LUCK SC!!
IT ALSO STATES PAYMENT METHOD: CHECK? WHY NOT ON OUR CARDS???
I called and they told me they are sending paper checks. But I think some people got direct deposit
I can confirm that checks are what a lot of people are seeing, some DD but very few. Majority of payments will still roll out over the next few days.
SC Filed mine Thursday and it states (1800$)it also states may take up to 72hrs to be deposited says nothing about sending a check
I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING!! The state wasn’t worried about fraud until now??? I have been getting my weekly claims so that should show i am not fraud and send a CHECK IS INSANE!! God only knows when they actually arrive! SC screwed this up majorly!!
How long will it take for my 1800 to hit my debit card? I see it’s say they pay me $1800 but it not on my card yet. I did my LWA claim Friday afternoon. So how will I have to wait until it hit my card?
I would click the blue link for the date it says you received the $1800. For instance mine says $1800 beside 9/27/2020 and when I clicked it it says in the payment method section that I’m getting a check even though I usually get my benefits on a card .
What about the back pay
Has anything showed up in ur portal. Nothing in mines
How did you get in to certify I cannot and cannot do my weekly claim either
Ewwuse another browser. And use desktop site. Then it’ll work
Dont use chrome
So when you filed you got your 1800 that Monday or you had to wait 7-14 days and did you get. A check or did they use your information in the system?
Go through chrome browser to complete, safari doesn’t work.
It’s is So said
7- to
14 days. All this time other states as all ready paid . It’s really said when we have bills to pay
And no help soon like tomorrow it is already the end of Sept now.it is just really said and the on line is still saying in prossing what’s going on.
Need a computer not a phone
Go to unemployment site
I had to do my verification on a laptop! It would not let me do it on my iPhone. It kept telling me access denied. But had no problem at all on laptop
I had to use a desktop computer
Has anyone in sc received a LWA payment yet.?
No not yet. I still can’t log into the system. I keeps saying access denied
Go through chrome browser, safari doesn’t work. I was trying since Thur went into chrome this morning and it worked.
Try using a computer or tablet. It did the same thing to me on my iPhone
Does anyone know if when you certify does it show up like your weekly payments do or does it just appear in your account?
I had to use my old android phone to verify identity iPhone wouldn’t let me
Upstate SC
No payment yet I did the identify verification it all went through fine. Then on 9/24/20 it shows payment paid Check. Today is Sunday 27 still no payment. Looks like they would have some kind of tracking for checks to let you see when checks was mail. So we can be on the lookout for exactly when they should arrive. So that you wouldn’t take the chance someone taking it out of the mail box. Ppl do steal mail it’s a shame but ppl do that. Looks like dewsc is taking every step to protect the state from fraud but what about protection for us from checks getting lost or stolen. God Bless and pray we all get our checks safe and very soon.
No I’m still waiting too this sucks
The number to sc dew said some payments have been sent out. My website to verify identity is till not letting me in. Access denied is showing up is anyone else experiencing this.???
I am getting the same message.
I just did mine.I had to answer three security questions and then I had to verify that I was unemployed due to the coronavirus from the week of August 1st to the current week and it took me back to my homepage and the message had disappeared so hopefully I get information on when the deposit is coming try again it’s working now
I am from PA. I filed for PUA back in April, 2020. I was approved and received 3 weeks. I stopped receive payment on May 23, 2020. I have been filing weekly certify. I have 24 weeks say in progress. I emailed PADOL. They say, they have to verify my identity. I have uploaded the requirements, but my account still say waiting for verify identity. They put a hold on my PUA account or something. Also, I was approved for LWA, they say it will take them 2-3 weeks for LWA to process. Please can anyone help me, i would appreciated. Thank you.
I would call them back and request to talk to a supervisor.
Hi everyone,
I live in Southern California and on Sunday the 20th I received 2 weeks of back pay and on the 22nd I received another week of back pay. Can anyone tell me roughly about how long does it take to receive the remaining 3 weeks? Any information that you may have would be greatly appreciated.
I live in sc also yes u r eligible for all 6 weeks because u were unemploy those weeks. You have to go on the web site and verify for the new identity that installed but for some reason it’s not working. They told me to try first thing in the morning. They are paying fema on 09/25 which is this Friday
Direct deposit or check
If anyone in SC can get through to certify your identity on the unemployment site here please share the information so everyone will know the site is now operating. Thanks a mill
It’s working now
Hey R L i was able to complete my LWA certification.. It did not work for me on microsoft edge so i downloaded google chrome. the next thing i did once in mybenifits home page was check my personal information and made sure i had everything exactly the same. Once past the initial verification page you will be prompted to a second page that will ask you three personal questions about your past in south carolina. the last page will ask you if covid is the reason for your unemployment. After that your home screen will go back to normal. Hope this helps!
Certified and payment issued 9/24 but it says check! Wonder how long it’ll be before i receive my check in the mail? Anyone have any idea
U have to use a computer no phones..
I live in SC would i still be able to collect this money if i just returned back to work this week? I certified every week and meet the 100 requirement.
I have been receiving my payments from the new program in Georgia, however, I thought I had to re-register and while attempting to do so, I got locked out of all of my unemployment benefits. I have emailed them on their website, but wanted to know if you have any phone numbers for Georgia. The error message said you had to call, however, I can’t find any phone numbers.
Oklahoma has officially started paying. I received my payment this morning, but my boyfriend is still waiting for his. The payment came in increments, back to back, for the full 6 week back pay. Please update for Oklahoma! :)
Thanks Nicole. I will review and update.
Does anyone in SC know what is going on with the DEW website. It says I need to confirm my identity and it just keeps saying access denied every time.
I’m truly thinking it will be with our weekly certification on Sunday.. between not being able to gain access and reading the email and the intro to the link message.. it makes more sense to me that this possibly could be the case.. and maybe we will see a payment next week.. according to SC DEW they are on track.. that being said 9/27.. next weeks payday for most could be the start of payments released.. read it.. your thought?
They’re still working on the website. It should be working im guessing tomorrow afternoon. If it is not i would call them before 5pm
I called yesterday and they said it’s a glitch they gotta fix. Everybody is having that issue.. I just tried again it says the same thing
SC. Clamaints have to varify identity now in order to certify weekly and apply for FEMA benefits but the page isn’t allowing access a this time. Spoke with the site and they said it should allow us later today. Keep trying
The site is still down. I can’t get onto anything. I have been trying all day
You can now verify your identity on the dew website.
It says edd will pay retro from july 26th which is 8 weeks before california began paying the $300 a week so how come they are only saying they are only paying 6 weeks instead of 8 that is owed? And when will we see the rest of our retro money??
does anybody know anything about indiana. Was supposed to start paying on 21st. Still nothing and I know im eligible.
Same with oklahoma, was supposed to be the 20th, still nothing, and screwed if it doesn’t show by tomorrow.
Nicole from Oklahoma back again to say that I received my lwa payment this morning. My boyfriend is still waiting on his to hit though, which sucks because that means others are also still waiting. BUT I got the full 6 week payment, so Oklahoma IS paying full amount at once. I’m so thankful, I absolutely needed it!!
Thanks again Nicole. Oklahoma (OK) has confirmed that LWA payments are now being paid for all 6 weeks. Several readers have confirmed $1800 of payments received on Sep 23. It could take one to two days after this date due to bank processing delays. However per OESC If you have not received LWA benefits, and believe you are eligible please verify eligibility (via official OESC website)
Update SC:
Recieved this email from DEW THIS MORNING @ 3:45
Dear SC DEW Claimant,
We are working with our vendors to ensure your security, and we anticipate initiating payments for Lost Wages Assistance by the end of this week. Thank you for your patience as we finalize the integration of the LWA program into the MyBenefits portal. DEW will be providing resources and tutorials as we launch this program.
Thank you,
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
A Hilton Head newspaper had published SCDEW is going to start implementing payments as early as Tues which is today. If you are not projected to start payments till the end of the week why is the local news saying this & saying it’s from your office? This really is misleading to people who desperately need this money. I do hope it’s in one lump sum after all this
INDIANA::
Has anyone gotten their LWA payments from IND. Website updated payments but still have not gotten anything. When are we actually getting paid!!??
Likely in one to two days due to bank processing. Should be later today or by tomorrow from what I am hearing
10-29
Hello Andy I’m from Indiana. I got my claim to certify my eligibility at the beginning of Sept as payment were scheduled to be sent the week of sept 21st. However I actually misread the one question we had to answer and answered it wrong. I called indiana like the following day to tell them my mistake and was informed that thousands of people did the same thing. After calling a few more times and not having any good news I have just been waiting to hear something. Finally today I just happened to login to my account and seen to my surprise that I had another LWA claim to fill out. Just wondering what updates about this you or anyone can give would be awesome. Thank you
Look I just want to say I’m so glad we ohioian through regular got a l s of 1800but what happened to is in pua we only received 1200we need that extra 600please Ohio help us give us something to hope for
I don’t know how true it is my daughter gets PUA and she received $270 a day(300 minus taxes). She has received that 4 times so far and has it showing to deposit again tomorrow. At 10 it will update and she will know if she gets another $270 which will make the full $1800 minus taxes. Hers worked out for her getting it daily but I know some people would have benefited from the lump sum.
She sent me an update and said she will have received the full $1800 with her deposit tomorrow these are the dates she received payments 16,17,18,19,22,23. The one on the 19th was weird she said because it was a Saturday but that’s when she received it.
Has anybody talked to Ohio pua today I tried calling them but it was on the phone for over 3 hours about receiving the rest of our payments through pua we didn’t like regular Ohio unemployment get one lump sum of 1800 we’ve only received so far 1200 and I’m just wondering where the other 600 is because it is very needed in our family and I know your family too so if anybody has talked to them can you please comment to tell us what is going on are We receiving the rest of the money tomorrow with you know the money we receive every Tuesday from unemployment anything or any information would be helpful thank you very much I’m just really trying not to lose my house please help me
I live in New Jersey and it says will start in October ?? Is this true ? I’m gonna be living in the streets with my children. Computer glitches etc. it’s redick ! Also I know people in Pennsylvania who have received it all and some nothing. Like how does that work. And is that gonna happen to us. Not happy
I live in New Jersey and it says will start in October ?? Is this true ? I’m gonna be living in the streets with my children. Computer glitches etc. it’s redick ! Also I know people in Pennsylvania who have received it all and some nothing. Like how does that work. And is that gonna happen to us. Not happy
Andy and Ohioan”s
I’m on Ohio”s traditional unemployment, just wanted to update . I had a $1800 lump sum payment deposited with my weekly deposit into my bank account today.
Hey I only got my unemployment money from my work no lwa yet and I filed the claim Saturday morning right when they first updated the system
Sure you sure you answered the LWA questions correctly, I received both payment today my weekly and one lump sum payment of $1800
Thanks for sharing.
Hey Andy. Did your unemployment show that it was going to be deposited, or was it just random
I’m in Michigan, I’m to the point I am not expecting anything, got my regular unemployment last week, nothing o portal and nothing in my account, a little frustrated at this point
I’m from Michigan as well, and not received anything accept my regular unemployment. I’m definitely getting frustrated.
Yes this is so crazy! Especially when some have gotten theirs and others are still waiting
MI also. I should qualify for the extra $300.00 for weeks ending 08/01 and 08/08. I started a new temp job which I reported. I keep waiving every week due to my current income. No changes on the MIWAM account and no pending $600.00 payment on my bank site. I sent UIA an inquiry email today… Now my job is ending 09/30. It gets frustrating.
I was able to successfully certify for my normal unemployment today. I will receive that tomorrow, but not sure if any additional funds will be deposited. I sent Michigan unemployment an email Sunday afternoon, regarding the additional FEMA funds. Still no word.
Does anyone know when Oklahoma will start to pay? The tracker above says September 20th but there still isn’t anything except my regular unemployment of $194.
I didn’t receive anything have u found anything out
I haven’t got anything extra still but I talked to someone that worked where I did and they got extra 300 deposited when he got his regular unemployment so idk what’s going on
Just checked my key2benefit card and IND has paid the 300$*6 weeks. $$ is finally there.
Hoping for good news sometime today Oklahoma has updated their system!
Hey Tiff. I’m in Michigan and the only thing I received was my regular unemployment today. Unfortunately this will not cover my rent that’s due in 8 days. I’m hoping the LWA will just appear in my account this week. You can’t call these people either. I’m beyond frustrated. I hope you receive your funds soon.
I seen that does that meant we get it today
okla went pass their date to payout, saying it could be another month, which last week they said this week , and then on last Friday Sept 18 , that okla would receive 6 weeks pay in a couple of days. I’m fixen to be homeless because of this. I’m 52 and never in my life have ask for a single cent.
I still haven’t received any LWA, still just my traditional. Have you, or do you know anyone who has received their LWA in Oklahoma?
Does anyone know what’s going on with Ohio pua it’s Monday and since Saturday we haven’t gotten our last two payments are they coming.
I’m on Ohio as well Curious still about same stuff for me as well…
I can’t believe I’ve waited up Saturday and Sunday expecting our 6 payments in that order and it goes as far as to show I was paid but my card still in Zeros kinda got me worked up….. really could use hope change happens I haven’t had any payment issues up till now!
Good news Ohio traditional unemployment is finally paying the LWA payments. I certified on Saturday for the LWA and I do my weekly certification on Sundays. I just checked my weeky claim and I have my regular payment and one lump sum additional payment of $1800 to be paid today Monday 09-21-2020. Good luck to all and don’t forget to certify for your LWA payment.
NJ IS A JOKE!!! It said Sept 20th for weeks, and now all the sudden it is early October. What does that mean?!?! We can’t even get a date? Every other state is either paying now or already done payments! It’s absolutely rediculous. We will all be evicted and starving by the time they pay us. I see people complaining about their second payment…be grateful because we haven’t even got our first.
So true !! I feel your pain Rob. I cannot borrow anymore money from family. Etc. so angry
They need to be grateful were not getting anything I dont understand how states got approved after us and getting there payment before us how’s that even possible wtf
is oklahoma gonna pay lwa payments september 20th
I do not appreciate you people getting on this site giving people false hope. You said SC would be paying out on the 20th & when I pulled my payout up for the week it’s just my regular UI payment. Why would you do this to people? I am on the verge of my vehicle being repossessed & I told them I would possibly have the money Monday. You are wrong for putting dates like this on here
If you’re in Georgia please check your ui portal. Second batch $900 has been disbursed with a deposit date of 9/21. This is solid information!
I can’t check my claim status because I made a mistake last week and started a new ultimate benefits. need to have it canceled because I’m already on pua. now my pin has been suspended again. got first payment of lwa so hopefully I’ll get the second
Please note for SC all dates are estimated in table based on available guidance. The state UI agency has not provided much in terms of concrete payment dates (unlike other states) so estimated and FEMA guidance on implementation is what we have. Since no one has reported payments as of today, moving out date a week.
New updates have surfaced for Georgia. Please check your ui portal in Georgia check for updates on the second batch $900 please respond with results
I have an update showing a 9/21 payment date for the remaining payments. UI Portal
I can’t access my ui portal in Georgia what does the update say?!
The update in Georgia as of today they released the second batch $900. Check your ui portal this is official
Thanks but I cant access my ui portal for some reason
Dear Prettyforsure, good morning! Hi! Sadly I don’t have the money on my to go card yet , it’s 9:40, Monday morning, alls been going well till now ! I’ve tried to call , of course it says recording of we having system troubles, you think it may be later in the day ? This is so stressful ! Thank you in advance for your help ! Our company filed for us we were told ! HELP!thank you !
Hi if you usually get your ui early then you should expect the LWA payment early by later today. They released the funds today 9/21. Check your ui portal for second batch update!
still no date for the second round of 900
Well I live South Carolina When will the lwa benefits be distributed for South Carolina
Right.. haven’t updated nothing since Sept 1st.. it’s sad we waitin and we Kno nothing… We got approved same day as Florida I think n they paying but SC not.
They said on this site the 20th but I just pulled my pay up & it’s just my regular payment. SC had yet to say when they are starting so I don’t know where these people got their info from
Has anyone heard anything about ga second batch of $300 unemployment payment
Claimants who qualify for the LWA program will be issued their final round of supplemental payments this week for the three final eligible weeks. LWA is a program that receives funding from the Federal Emergency Management Administration’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund. LWA allows distribution of an additional $300 weekly supplement to eligible individuals receiving UI benefits from state and federal unemployment insurance programs. The first three weeks’ worth of LWA benefit payments were issued to 564,613 claimants and totaled over $463 million. This week’s LWA benefits will be issued for eligible weeks ending August 22, August 29, and September 5.
Thanks
Do anyone else have any new information about Georgia and why we didn’t get the final $900 by 9/19 like their website says? Do anyone know of any one person in Georgia that can at least see the second batch disbursed on their ui portal?
Hi, I just texted you a question just now! I hope you can help! Thank you , !
I received 2 payments on 9/12
3 payments on 9/21
Just waiting on 1 more which I’m assuming will be next week 9/30
Ve, from Columbus Ohio an I hit YES, that I was unemployed for the LWA and hit certify was that the right answer? So I received regular unemployment, too. So when can I expect my extra money
I certified friday night and it says my 1800 is to be deposited tomorrow. So if you certified this weekend you should get yours tomorrow.
Okay; so this is my second comment on this same matter. I live in Kentucky. I have been receiving regular UI benefits due to covid since March. I’ve read on here that Kentucky has started to pay out the $400 extra unemployment benefits on September 15th. As usual I claim my benefits every 2 weeks; with this coming Sunday (09/20/2020) being my date to claim. I’ve confused as to when our state has actually started paying out this extra benefit because I just read an article from one of our local news stations quoting our governor saying there are 3 phases that these benefits are being paid out with the first Week being sent out on September 11th. The second Week being processed on the 17th and the third being processed on the 18th. This article is pretty confusing since they say that the first week of payment was sent out on September 11th, but clearly says that the other two weeks were or are going to be processed on the 17th and 18th. I am definitely qualified to receive this extra unemployment benefit. So would someone please explain this (date confusion)to me? And would someone please assure me that I’m not the only qualified person that has not received this extra benefit? And to my understating those who are already receiving unemployment due to covid; do not have to take any extra steps to receive this extra unemployment benefit. Much appreciated: Answers please?????
Residing in SC: recertified for unemployment and ever since I filled my claim for there regular ui I’ve been seeing : you have received 2 benefit payments anyone else seeing this message after they file there claim? I figured the second payment was South Carolina’s way of keeping track of lwa payments in the system cuz I never received the second payment only the regular UI benefit which equaled 270.00
Question for Michigan, I got my regular payment for unemployment last Wednesday, been checking uia portal don’t see anything about payment yet, have anyone received theirs or gotten a update yet? TIA
Michigan here. I’ve gotten nothing yet. However, I certify tomorrow, so I’m hoping it will come with my regular unemployment
Hi there. I found out it’s 7-10 days after we’ve certified for the LWA that we’ll receive it!!!
Oh cool! Thank you
Hi Twanda. I got the full direct deposit of 1,800 around noon today. I’m so thankful for it!
Hi I’m from Ohio in the pua program have been receiving payment for four day I heard we are getting 6consequitive ones it’s Sunday and no payment is it because it’s Sunday should I see the payment back tomorrow
Yes they dont deposit on weekends
I was wondering the same as it happened to me all up till Sunday currently.
Did u reviece anything today Monday because I haven’t
This message is for Georgia and anyone with solid information regarding Georgia. Can anyone see the second batch of $900 in your ui portal?
I don’t see anything.
On the Georgia ui website it says the second batch would reflect on our ui portal by 9/19 that date was yesterday but I don’t see anything on my ui portal that makes that statement true.
I certified friday night and my 1800 will be deposited monday. So if you certified you should have yours monday.
are you in ohio!? i do mine sundays..i worked nights before loosing job to covid…so i can get my kid on and off the bus ect…so im already awake when it hits midnight for sunday…i usually file around 2 am and still stay up sometimes because im so use to nights…always get it monday about 5 pm… so it will be their with mine regular on monday ? im on reg ui as well..
If you certified you should have it tomorrow. If you are on regular unemployment you should get the 1800.
For what state?
Yes I’m In ohio
Andy,
Is the Nevada date just an estimate (if so, is it bad on 4 or 6 weeks post application approval), or is there a point of reference for the stated date?
Thank you.
I just posted an update based on some new information. I had originally estimated the date based on FEMA guidelines. But DETR (Nevada state UI agency) estimates it will now take four to six weeks to complete system updates before the agency can begin issuing payments to eligible claimants. Given Sep 11 was the FEMA approval date, then assuming the mid-point of 5 weeks of approval I have revised estimated payment date to start after October 16th. Will continue to monitor and update if the date changes. It’s an estimate until official and people start seeing payments. Link to reference in table now. It is however very disappointing to see Nevada so far behind other states in making this payment.
thank you for the info, it’s very disappointing to see Nevada so behind, By any chance do you know if they will give it in one slump? We’ll pretty much be getting it almost when everyone has already got their benefits… TIA
I’m in Nevada as well and I noticed it says on October 16th Deter said there gonna start rolling out the payments, just wondering if you think it’s going to be this weekend? I’m just so stressed out I have no money, have no food, Nothing. Im losing everything I own to pawn shops just to get by.. I really don’t know what to do and really expected this money and it’s taking forever in Nevada. So im just wondering what you think on this and if we really gonna get it real soon. Also a friend of mine said she knows people got it Already and I read on the website that they did a test run and sent out some payments, thats not fair to send a few people the cash. We all need it bad. I don’t know what self certify is. I go on the portal and there’s nothing about it when I did my initial claim the reason for me being unemployed is because of covid 19, I answered yes do I have to do anything else you think there’s nothing on there and you cannot get through on the phone at all.
I did not know this had been approved. How can I find out how much was actually paid to me extra over and above my regular unemployment. And for what dates it covers.
This was very helpful. Thank you!
I received a message from Ohio UI website saying I needed to answer the yes no questions to certify for the LWA payment. I’m on traditional unemployment. I also looked on the OJFS website and its been updated as of today’s date saying there system is now updated so they can begin paying the people on Ohio’s traditional unemployment. It says there will be a lump sum payment up to $1800 bit you must go to the page you certify each week to get you regular UI and click on the LWA and answer the yes no questions to certify your claim is Covid-19 related. This is much needed money for all good luck.
I did mine last night I saw that once you certify the funds are automatically released the next day but i dont think it counts on weekends so monday should be the day you finally get the money. Thank you all for the information on this site. Good luck to all and to all the other people in other states i know we all needed this money.
Where did u see it automatically releases the next day ? It didn’t say that on my portal
I am praying the Sept 28 date is false. And hopefully it will be on our next claim..
Colorado starting paying out thursday 17th first round of payments went out , then friday 18th another round of payments went out of 900$ lump sum. Other lump sum for 900$ to complete 1800$, goes out 25th website says. I was one who recieved friday in co 700 something after taxes guys, hope this helps goood luck to all…
Hi, I’m
Drawing The PUA and I have yet
To Receive any Money. last Check Of Reg Unemployment Exhausted, July 26 and Then Was approved
For the PUA and No Check paid out, Until 09/23/20
I called and finally, got hold of someone From PUA ,They said if I’m Eligible? I’m getting 184. Per week every 2 weeks, I could really use the LWA Money.. But I don’t understand why, I Haven’t Got anything yet?
Any Advise? If it’s aalteDy into The Second Round for Colorado, I didn’t get the First round ♀️
Thanks
Any idea when the second round of payments for Georgia will be released? They reported the “end of next week” last week on the GDOL website.
Did you get the update for second batch today on the ga ui portal
Nothing, did they send out new information?
On the ga website it says second batch sent out by 9/19 we should see it in the portal but I don’t see that it has been disbursed. Can you see the second batch in your ui portal and the date or just the first three weeks
Where are you seeing the 19th? I don’t see any updates since the 14th
When will I receive my payments?
Claimants who qualify for the LWA program are issued their first round of supplemental payments when deemed eligible for weeks ending 8/1, 8/8, and 8/15.
The GDOL plans to begin issuing the final three weeks’ worth of payments for weeks ending 8/22, 8/29, and 9/5 by Saturday 9/19. Payments should be available in the Debit Card or Direct Deposit account 48-72 hours from the payment date shown on My UI portal.
FAQ for LWA is where I found this information it was updated on 9/18
Got it, I see it there. I don’t see the disbursements on my UI portal either so that’s most likely what the 9:00-1:00 “system outage” is for. Hopefully we’ll at least see that it was disbursed by tomorrow.
Can you check around with your friends or family who may get unemployment see if they can see the second $900 in their ui portal? The reason I ask is because Georgia is usually right on point with dates timelines and anything regarding money or government. The portal should have updated like they said by 9/19
I still have not goeeten mine and nothing in my portle either.
Thank you Georgians for a response.
This isn’t making any sense the portal should have updated by 9/19 to reflect the second $900 batch
Same here I still don’t see anything on mine . I’ve only recieved the first 3 week batch which said that the date was paid on 9/11 and I receive direct deposit but it didn’t hit my account until the following Monday 9/14
I hope we see some movement in Georgia by first thing in the morning
If we didn’t get our lwa payment today will it be 5th erected tomorrow or do I have to wait till Monday
Illinois has begun paying out LWA for the weeks ending 8/01, 8/08 and 8/15. Have the funds for LWA for the remaining weeks ending 8/22, 8/29 and 9/05, been approved?
I just got this email. So yes!
Dear Claimant –
You are receiving this email because our records indicate that you have received supplemental funding to your unemployment benefit payment through the new federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. LWA provides eligible claimants an additional $300 to their weekly benefit amount (WBA).
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has received $1.3 billion in funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the six weeks LWA is available to each state. Payments began disbursement on September 6 for the weeks of July 26 – August 15 and will continue to be paid out for the weeks between August 16 – September 5. LWA payments are available to claimants earning a minimum $100 WBA and are in current pay status.
LWA is a completely separate federal program from that of the previous unemployment supplemental Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program, which provided an additional $600 each week in 100 percent federally funded benefits to any claimant receiving unemployment benefits.
It’s your bank, they will hold the funds for 1 to 3 days
I live in Ky and I am on regular unemployment and I haven’t see the first payment.idk what is taking so long?
Ga, my sister received her 300$ funds but I haven’t and I’m on regular unemployment
Bradley here in Michigan. Sept 18 and no extra 300. Any ideas? I certify this coming Monday. Will it be on that check?