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.
Note – PUA 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 Number | Paying Original 39 weeks (CARES)? | Paying 11-Week 2021 Extension? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Y | ||
| Alaska | Y | ||
| Arizona | Y | Y | |
| Arkansas | Y | ||
| California | 1-800-300-5616 | Y | Y |
| Colorado | Y | ||
| Connecticut | Y | ||
| Delaware | Y | Y | |
| District of Columbia | Y | Y | |
| Florida | Y | ||
| Georgia | Y | ||
| Hawaii | Y | ||
| Idaho | Y | ||
| Illinois | 1-800-244-5631 | Y | |
| Indiana | Y | Y | |
| Iowa | Y | ||
| Kansas | Y | ||
| Kentucky | Y | ||
| Louisiana | Y | ||
| Maine | Y | ||
| Maryland | Y | Y | |
| Massachusetts | Y | Y | |
| Michigan | Y | Y | |
| Minnesota | Y | ||
| Mississippi | Y | ||
| Missouri | Y | ||
| Montana | Y | ||
| Nebraska | Y | ||
| Nevada | Y | ||
| New Hampshire | Y | ||
| New Jersey | North Jersey: 201-601-4100 Central Jersey: 732-761-2020 Southern Jersey: 856-507-2340 | Y | |
| New Mexico | Y | Y | |
| New York | 1-833-491-0632 1-833-324-0366 (to certify) | Y | |
| North Carolina | Y | Y | |
| North Dakota | Y | ||
| Ohio | 1-877-644-6562 | Y | |
| Oklahoma | Y | ||
| Oregon | Y | ||
| Pennsylvania | 1-855-284-8545 | Y | |
| Puerto Rico | Y | ||
| Rhode Island | Y | Y | |
| South Carolina | Y | ||
| South Dakota | Y | ||
| Tennessee | Y | ||
| Texas | 1-800-939-6631 | Y | |
| Utah | Y | ||
| Vermont | Y | Y | |
| Virginia | 1-866-832-2363 | Y | Y |
| Washington | Y | ||
| West Virginia | Y | ||
| Wisconsin | Y | ||
| Wyoming | Y |
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.
I owe back child support can anyone tell me if I would be getting the 600 increase or are they going take it all or how does that work
I am in NJ. My child support is taken out of my regular unemployment. And I have been getting the full $600 a week for the stimulus. As long as you have a payment agreement you should be fine and get the entire $600
I have that same question. This process is so confusing and kind of unfair. I get we need to support our children, but we have to be able to live as well
From what I just read they will take child support out of it up to half of the $600
R E A D the article!!
Child support or it’s will not garnish this second stimulus payment.
I’m a restaurant employee in Minnesota and have been receiving my regular unemployment benefits for over a month now. The $1200 from the stimulus Was deposited in my account. Many people are telling my they have receiving the $600 a week from the cares act for a while now. I haven’t received any payments yet. They are suppose to be deposited directly into my account without me doing anything because I’ve already claimed the regular unemployment. What do I do to find out when I will get the $600 payments?
Hmm…that is strange. If you were getting UIC from MN you should be getting the $600 as well. I would check the MN UIC site to confirm you meet other eligible criteria and the try and get in contact with someone there. You should be able to get retroactive payments for the past weeks you were eligible for.
I got this from the Nebraska Labor who issues unemployment. But as far as unemployment from the state I have zero coming. I had no earned income for 4 quarters because I was taking care of my terminally ill brother while being self employed. Do I still get the $600?
*** We have completed a review and investigation of your claim for unemployment benefits referenced above. We have determined that you are eligible for benefits due to your employment being affected by the declared Pandemic Covid-19.The employer,***
My husband was not medically able to work for the last two years. He started a job 2/17/2020. The company terminated all the new management 4/6/2020 due to the Covid pandemic. He is not monetarily eligible for state UI benefits in Tennessee. Will he be eligible for the $600?
Thanks for the details. He may be eligible under the PUA program when Tenesse rolls it out (which allows UI benefits due to COVID). But you do need to qualify for $1 of UIC and he may need to reapply.
Unfortunately it states he is monetary in eligible.
Andy he’s not eligible because he doesn’t have the time on the job to have accrued up to a certain dollar amount
I have worked full time and our hours were reduced by 20%. When we took the 20% cut in pay I received the stimulus. I also collect SS.
Will I receive U/E and also the $365? Or am I disqualified because of SS.
My paycheck is 20% lower now.
I’m on ss and got my UI because of drastically reduced hours and the additional $600. In California
Do I still get the $600.00 if I am furloughed in the state of Arizona and have applied for unemployment.
You may qualify if furloughed for Covid 19 reasons. Once you apply and if you even qualify for $1 in UIC then you will get the extra $600 as well.
I live in RI and have been on UI for 4 weeks and started receiving stimulus money last week. Now I am returning to work for 32 hours rather than my usual 40. Do I still qualify for the Cares Act stimulus money?
Now that you will have reduced hours ,you still fall under loss of wages. Report upon returning to work. Continue to do your payment request. They will recalculate your new UI benefits. As long as you receive $1 in UI benefits you will continue to receive the PUC of $600 weekly until July31st 2020.
If you Exhausted your benefits aren’t you suppose to receive extended benefits and $600 stimulus.
I know 2 ppl exhausted on the 6th of April and they got no money none. It told them to certify on the 20th and the payment detail today showed no money and said that they wouldn’t received anymore. Im very concern cause mines end next week.
None of this what were reading is happening
I have a overpayment of unemployment from 2005 that is being intercepted for regular unemployment benefits but will I get the 600 separately ???
I live in PA I have been collecting UI for 4 weeks due to the states shutdown now my employer has received PPP grant. Can i refuse to take the money Not to work from my employer and continue collecting UI which with the added $600 is more than my employer is going to pay me
if Your employer calls you back to work you have to get off unemployment if you don’t do it and refuse to go back the employer will have no choice but to let unemployment know they have brought back your position and UE will cancel you and possibly penalize you for over payment. Not a good idea to play that game. They gave out those loans to keep people working not so you can collect more on UE.
I have the same issue and they took every cent. Not sure what to do next it’s not fair.
Great question because I paid mines back but I’m in penalty weeks i wanna know will.i get the $600 my claim states UI allowed but my weekly claim isn’t being spent its just being withheld until.my penalty weeks are served.
I am in the same boat in Oregon. I paid back every cent and am now serving penalty weeks. Will I get the $600 per week?
I live in MN and my hours have been reduced from 40 to 30 which equates to a 25% pay reduction. I applied for unemployment benefits to which I was given a weekly benefit amount that I was eligible for. When reporting my wages at the 30 hour amount, I still made too much and my unemployment for the past two weeks has been $0. Since I have applied for unemployment due to decreased wages and have been given a benefit amount that I could potentially be eligible for, will I still receive the $600.00/wk stimulus?
I live in Colorado and my regular benefits exausted two weeks ago the site says keep calling and requesting payment. I did this and called to check if my payments where extended or the 600 was issued and is says no payment was issued because I have a zero balance. No sites or even the Colorado web is clear on what steps to take or if I just keep calling in for payment. There’s no way to file a new claim. But my claim is open untill October 31sr even though my funds are exausted. What do I do?
Hi
I am self employed and got this email from my state of NE. My income was zero last year due to taking care of my brother who recently passed, so as far as unemployment I do not qualify. It is showing monetarily ineligible for the state UI. But, again got this.
“We have completed a review and investigation of your claim for unemployment benefits referenced above. We have determined that you are eligible for benefits due to your employment being affected by the declared Pandemic Covid-19”
Question is, it looks as though I still get the $600 Covid-19 payment weekly. Can you confirm? Also, where would I see it prior to them sending it? I don’t see it on their web page. They started processing a week ago yesterday. They are so overwhelmed they are not taking calls or chat now. Nowhere can I find anything specific to this on their page specific to me and my information.
Thanks.
My husband had no income last year due to his own medical situation. He lost his job because of the pandemic but the state said he is monetarily not eligible for benefits. I don’t know if he will see the $600.00 or not. But I can’t find an answer or reach anyone and no reply to the emails we sent.
You need to qualify for at least $1 of UIC to get the $600 stimulus payment. So he is in a tough situation as you do need to have some income in the relevant base year. But you should try and apply when the 13 week PUA is in effect as many states have not rolled out this provision. Otherwise you may be better of applying under your states disability program.
I have been receiving UI for almost a month and still have not received the additional 600. I live in NJ and of course haven’t been able to get a hold of anyone regarding this. Has anyone else ran into this problem?
I have same problem, Iam getting every week my basic amount but not extra 600 and I don’t know why , I opened my claim on March 15th is already 4 weeks.. there is no way to reach them and found out what’s going on
I am a small business employer with 8 employees. All have applied for UI here in Arizona. With the added $600 bonus, where is the incentive to return to work? If they don’t come back for 39 weeks, I can’t reopen and I will eventually lose my business. Will the $600 bonus continue once the ban to close restaurants is lifted by our governor or will they continue? How is this sustainable? This will destroy small business more than the virus! I can’t find any one who knows this answer.
The $600 is only good until 7/31/2020. Just 4 months.
Not sure of the legality but if they don’t come back I would hire some temps and deal with the employees later
This is not a forever 600 if you accepted the small business loan you have to use 75% of it for payroll if your employees refuse to come back you have to let UE know and they will be cut off and penalized for over payment. You need to make sure everyone is accounted for that refuses to return in order for that loan to be forgivable. You may lose these employees but will be able to hire others that don’t have the sit on your butt and collect a check mentality. They will have a difficult time finding a new job when push comes to shove. Right now save yourself.
If I go hack to work full time will I still get the 600.00 for the weeks I was unemployed?
I’m in WI and they start retro 4-4 but first payment not till 4-26
In Kentucky we file bi-weekly. Recieved the 2 weeks ui, and a week later got 600, but nothing since. KY payment lookup indicates the next 2 weeks ui is being processed, but there is no way to find out what happened to the missing 600 or what should be 2 weeks pending 6 plus 6. Did KY drop the ball or is the 600 coming from a federal purse?
My ex husband and I both have had the same issue here in KY. We relieved one $600 deposit but it’s been over a week and haven’t received another. Our regular UI $ has been coming separately, bi-weekly, though.
Question if you claim biweekly, is your 600 gonna be deposit biweekly???
It is weekly and some states are paying it weekly as a seperate payment. But your state could be adding to your normal UI and you should then get $1200 bi-weekly
I live in NY and ave been receiving UK benefits plus the $600.00 additional. This week I noticed that the Net amount I will be receiving will be $585.00 instead of $600.00. Are there taxes now taken out of the $600.00?
Yes withholding taxes can be taken out of the $600 like normal UI
CA-I have Been receiving UIB as of 3/14 but an overpayment came up and I was denied benefits Effective 4/12 For 6 weeks will I get the $600.00 If not would I be able to apply for PUA ?
You have really helped with these replies
my son works as an emergency tech at a hospital, he makes less than 15.00 per hour how is it fair that he will work for less than the additional unemployment amount while working in a high risk essential job?
So, am I understanding correctly? I am a nurse and have to cut to 24 hours per week. My income is over my states limit for WBA (barely a bit over 400/week). So, according to the states UI, I do not get any amount. With that said, does that also make me ineligible for the $600/week. If so, that is really messed up. That does nothing to benefit many of us in my situation. I am taking home about 30% of what I am used to making, still have to make bills and support my family…….
I had a overpayment from pa UC they took the full amount with fees from my 2019 taxes. I owe nothing but I have penalty weeks. I opened my claim on 3/15 and I’m eligible for $169 a week. I’ve been filing my biweekly claims and they have been processed but I haven’t got any money. I guess these are my penalty weeks. Will I get the $600 since I am eligible and owe nothing?
No you will not, Im in the same boat as you and since Unemployment deems you as not eligible for your compensation for your weekly claims it also denies you your $600
I called unemployment you might still get the 600.00 because it’s federal that were not 100% sure on how this would work keep your fingers crossed this is EMERGENCY FUNDING
Exactly
I am self employed and didn’t have a good year in 2019. I had gross wages only over 20,000 but with work write offs and unforeseen Deductible bills my net went to 0. Am I still eligible for pua emergency cares act unemployment ?
Yes under the new laws you would which cover self employed people. I suggest you lodge a claim with your state UI office ASAP.
Thank you Andy,
You are the first to be able to answer my question.
My state has not started taking cares act pua claims yet. Claim to be ready tomorrow or so.
What about the people who ARE working every week? I’m a nurse and get NOTHING extra while all those people are staying home safe and sound (or should be, but probably aren’t) and making MORE money than they would if they were working??? I agree that people need full unemployment, but what about essential employees are not getting anything extra and we’re on the front line!
Kimberly I completely agree. You all should be receiving hazard pay and or the additional $600 per week. I know it’s not fair and I am so sorry so many are in this position. I hope you know you are appreciated though. To me, you are a hero and I really hope something will be done to compensate you all for your efforts during this time. God bless you.
its called unemployment insurance… not full time work extra money for doing my job insurance. talk to your employer about a bonus.
I understand where you’re coming from, and appreciate the fact that you are risking your life while others are staying at home, but you are still making money. Millions of Americans did not choose to lose their job and source of income. On top of that landlords are still expecting rent and mortgage payments due, there is still food that needs to be bought, kids that need to be taken care of, etc. 26 million people applied for unemployment and less than half of that are even receiving the unemployment benefits. Without the extra 600.00 everyone is only making a portion of what they used to make and even unemployment runs out. People NEED to stop worrying about what others are getting and be GRATEFUL about what you already have. The world would run a lot smoother.
KY said it best!!!
I live in WI. My employer just received a PPP (Paycheck Protection Payment) loan. We are back at work and will be paid our usual wages. Would we still qualify for the $600 stimulus UI payment?
Also, how many hours a week can you work and still collect UI benefits? Thanks!
No – if you are working full time and no cut in wages you would not qualify for UI. Every state is different so number of hours you can work is as important as your pay changes. You can always apply to your state unemployment office in any event and see if you qualify for anything under the PUA.
hi I filed for UI in NJ . I am ready to certify for my 3rd week but I only received one 600.00 payment. Is anyone else in the same boat? Can anyone give me some feed back concerning my situation. I thought we were going to receive this every week . help!
I received my first and only $600 payment last Wednesday, so I am confused as well. But according to the NJ DOL website. This payment will continue weekly through July 25th. I guess we’ll see.
Make sure you certify weekly to continue payment
You are lucky that you have received one. I am also ready for claiming my 3rd week but have not gotten anything yet from the pandemic fund. My UE was approved from 3/29.
My understanding is that the federal government as of last week 4/15 had not released the funds for the extra 600 and many states were paying out of their own funds with the anticipation of federal reimbursement. The funds for self-employed and 1099 workers have not been dispersed by the federal government yet so most states are waiting to approve those but they will be retroactive – the states just dont have the cash yet. Several state also do not have computer systems designed to handle all of this or their systems cant be easily modified to handle the extra payments.
That makes the most sense, thank you! I couldn’t understand the start then stop. Kentucky is most likely waiting for the fed funds to resume payments.
I’m just going to put this out there. Republicans wanted to pay companies directly to disperse the 600 funds to their employees. Democrats wanted it put out by the States. Explains soooooo much
I had the same thing happen here in VA. I didn’t even get my regular unemployment for any of the last 3 weeks, just one $600 payment for last week
you should be getting it every week….are you still certifying and active for your state UI? It seems strange to have suddenly stopped unless NJ systems are having payment issues – which is highly likely given the rushed/challenged roll-out.
My husband is behind on child support but the arrears are taken out of his check every week, i know the weekly child support obligation will be taken out of unemployment. But I hear people saying that the whole 600,00 care act check was taken. And then i read that child support will take half of both checks.Can someone help me to understand?
The $600 should be untouched. Mine was untouched I am in arrears also, but arrears are included in my regular unemployment. As long as there is an arrangement and arrears are included in that, he should be fine
I have this same question. Does it matter how much in the arrears you are for them not to take the whole $600, or will it not be messed with as long as the arrears are being paid out of my weekly unemployment?
Quick question. My unemployment check came in and did not include my dependent allowance. I put all the info in and even kids social number. It said my estimated payment at the end would be $684. When I actually got my payment is was standard $484. It said 0 in the dependent allowance. I have called, emailed, and do not know what to do. I have a wife, who has been a stay at home mom. She has been for years, and two children to support. Has this happened to anyone and does anyone have any advice? I’m just waiting and wondering. Yes, I claim both kids and wife on W-2. Not sure what happend… Thanks in advance!
Hello I was already on UI in IL with taxes being taken out. Therefore, will the taxes on the weekly 600.00 be automatically taken out or do I need to set it up myself somehow? Thank you!
Should be taken out automatically but you may need to adjust your withholding
Hello from kentucky ..finally got my first two weeks of unemployment but NOT the added 600… when will ky be paying this out ? thanks
Hmm…KY should be paying out by now. Please check your claim with the state UI.
I live in NJ and have been receiving reg unemployment why haven’t I received the extra 600 yet??
I am in the same boat-no $600. yet just the reg UE and I am on my 3rd week.
NJ paying from 4/14 so you should see it by the week of 4/20 based on your payment schedule.
I have received 3 weekly benefits, bot not the $600. From what I gather on the net, the states are behind rolling this money out. I’m figuring it’ll take another week or 2 to get it lined out. I haven’t received my stimulus yet either. I’m self employed and don’t have a bank account on file so who knows when I’ll get it
Please help me! I have been receiving unemployment benefits in South Carolina but they recently exhausted on march 30th, 2020 and was issued my last unemployment check on March 30th 2020. My benefits are now exhausted yet Im still unemployed. I want to be able to at least get the $600 a week due to the Cares act/ extension of benefits yet it does not give me an option to file a new claim or an option to file for an extension of benefits. It still lets me claim every week but says non pay due to monetary exhausted since my benefits are exhausted. I dont know what to do and obviously cant call anyone. Meanwhile my family needs help. If you have any information about this and what to do I would really appreciate it.
You need to get a job since clearly you had months before covid19 to take care of this situation therefore you do not qualify nor will you again until you are fully employed and “laid off” again.
Hey Brandon thanks for your RUDE comment. Let me enlighten you as to why I was on unemployment since you assume you know me but don’t. I had an Emergency Surgery you jerk, that preventing me from working! I have Ben recovering from the major surgery! I’m not lazy nor do I take advantage of unemployment. I’m in a situation where I need actual help, not a jerks response on a situation he clearly doesn’t understand. Anyone who can actually help me and not judge me would be appreciated.
I agree, his comments were not only rude but meaningless. File another claim I’m sure it will be approved considering the unique circumstances with the Covid 19.
You should be on disability, not unemployment
You’re absolutely wrong! She can reapply for unemployment benefits since the Cares Act makes it possible for extension if still unemployed once original benefit year ends. The reason why the stimulus package was passed by the government is to stimulate a collapsed economy since millions of jobs have been lost during this unprecedented health crisis. We have all been negatively impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic causing countless fatalities and financial ruin world wide. Don’t give people false info. There is probably young children involved who depend on their mother to provide them with food, housing and other essentials and UI at this time is the only feasible option since there are no jobs! social distancing rules and govt enforced stay at home orders.
It seems that few people have answers for all these questions. We are also at a loss…..
I got my unemployment Wednesday, 4/15/20 but as of today Friday no additional $600. Last week I got unemployment and another deposit of $600, maybe it’s a one time thing? I don’t know who to reach out to, you can’t get unemployment.
Which state are you in?
I live in Mississippi and just filed for my unemployment online. At the end it did not say denied, but the weekly and maximum benefit amount was $0. I work 32 to 35 hours a week but have only been doing this for about 2 months. I was an independently contracted insurance agent from January 2019 to June 2019 so no unemployment insurance was paid on me because I was 1099. From July 2019 to January 2020 I was unemployed. Does this mean that I want be able to get unemployment because if you go back to the base period nothing was paid in?
That is likely the reason. But you should contact your State UI as under new rules (which they are likely still getting in place) the 1099 income can count towards your base period. This will qualify you for UI and the extra $600.
so you get to collect 600 a week on top of your regular ui benefits and you got a stimulus check i’m sure. i still get to work but i don’t make 600 a week. what’s wrong with that. it can’t be true that you can collect more in ui benefits than your regular wages, albeit for only three months, while i always struggle with bills for an honest day’s work. omg.
I have a question. I have penalty weeks for unemployment from an overpayment over 4 years ago. I paid turnover payments back but now lose 5 weeks of payments from them. I did recieve one week tho. Am I still able to recieve the $600 they are sending out?
This is the closest i have found to my situation. I have overpayment from 2012. I know that needs paid back before i receive the $275 state maximum. But on the website it says the $275 went towards the overpayment and also the $600 amount was paid out. Meaning what? Do i still get the $600 relief money because it wasnt applied to the overpayment
I have not received any 600 dollar payments yet either. I don’t understand this whole 600 dollar thing. I filed for unemployment March 27th got it the last 2 weeks. Never got my payment for this week today nor the 600 that I was told was coming today?? Why did I not even get my weekly benefit. I am still laid off and have filed every week.
Hello, I’ve heard different interpretations about the “retroactive” $600 and wanted clarification please. Some are thinking retroactive means they will get $600 x the number of weeks they have been on unemployment (say starting 3/25 up to today 4/16) IN A LUMP SUM, on their next unemployment check (so $2400 on top of their regular weekly benefit amount), then just $600 each check until it cuts off in July. Is the lump sum part correct regarding the “retroactive” $600? If not, could you explain in detail the retroactive piece please? Thanks!
when will PA start giving the 600. i have already received 4 uc checks and have yet to see the 600.00
I’m so confused and stressed here in RI..my work was closed due to virus..I applied and was accepted for a weekly benefit of 166..got 2 weeks of that amount then a letter from state of RI and a weekly deposit of only 91.00 because my 166 was garnished for what is my court ordered amount of 75.00..ok that’s cool and just got my first extra 600 this week on my keybank card with my 91.00 ..so my court ordered child support payment IS being paid in full from just the RI benefit..and though I do have arrears I was never given a payment plan for those arrears..what they do is intercept my federal and state refunds every year for that..of course they intercepted my 1200.00 stimulus check as well but SWEAR TO GOD..I’m gonna be beside myself if they just latch on to this 600.00 TOO!! I have a 10 year old son from my 2nd marriage who I’m solely responsible for here as well..when is enough enough?? Seem to be no really concrete yes or no answers either..any HELP from anyone is appreciated on this ..thanks so much.
Heather Sposato, did you ever get an answer to your question?
I live in Maryland and was supposed to get my extra 600.00 in my check but I have not received it yet. When should I expect it.
Thank you
I’m deemed an essential employee and, despite my department being out of work, have been forced to work in another for the last two weeks and haven’t made a full week’s pay yet (barely over 30 hours the first week.) That’s just throwing insult to injury.
You may be able to file for unemployment due to your reduced hours. Then, according to this article, if you’re eligible for any payment in a given week, you should also receive the $600 on top of it. That seems to be how it works in most states. It’s certainly true in California where I am.
Of course, I’m just an Internet Person, and not any kind of expert on this stuff. You might want to look into it some more at your state’s unemployment office website. Good luck.
My understanding is for PARTIAL unemployment you cannot work more than 3 days a week and a max of a certain gross depending on where you live. In New York it is a max of $504/ week. In California, it is something else. So, you have to see what your state requires to see if 30 hours a week and whatever salary you are making qualifies you for partial unemployment. THEN you can get the extra $600/week -if it actually comes!!
What if I file an unemployment disability claim for coronavirus unable to work, can I receive the $600.00 too?
I filed my UI benefits on March 21, saturday, 2020. But I have not received the additional $600 for the week of April 5. I only got $600 for the week ending April 12. Any idea why I’m not receiving that $600 for the April 5 ending week? Please any comments would be appreciated. Thank you.
Why do some get 600 extra & others only 504 extra?
That could be a deduction for taxes, if you already opted to have taxes taken out of your regular ui, they might have taken it out of ther 600 as well.
If you (or your employer on your behalf) elected to have taxes taken out, Federal taxes are deducted at 10% and state taxes at 6%.
I was told I was monetarily ineligible for unemployment. Will I be able to receive the PUA or the 600 dollar relief ? you can’t get any answers anywhere for this.
You need to get $1 of UI to get the $600 stimulus per DOL guidelines outlined in that article
I just started mines from Missouri on the 29th and I still have not received my $600
If I’m only getting $18 back from the unemployment do I qualified for the federal $600 ?
What about people on social security or disability? we generally make much less than the average working person. ( I know I do ) How fair is it for some to get 600 a week help but we get nothing? Just because we are disabled doesn’t mean we don’t need help. The 600 a week alone is over double what my ssi disability is.
why am i not receiving the extra $600? i filed my claim on march 25th, 2020. is it because the claims filed after or on march 29 are only eligible? please answer.
I live in North Carolina. I was recently approved for unemployment of 174 a week for 12 weeks. what happens after 12 weeks if I cant get back to work because of Covid-19? Do I qualify for the 600, too? how do you get the 600? How do I know if I get it? I cant survive with 174 a week for only 12 weeks if I am still out of work. I hear so many different stories. Anyone know?
I live in PA . I have a part time job at Dollar Express as a cashier. I also have Severe COPD, my Dr advised me to Stay At Home she gave me a excuse to Stay out of Work until the COVID Guidelines are lifted. I have applied for Unemployment,when you put in your initial claim it allows you to make comments which I did,told them about my situation,I went to file my bi-weekly claim and answered the questions . The one question says are you able and available for work. In my case that’s a 2 part question. at the end it says more info needed to call a # but if of course they are busy so can’t get through. Have you heard anything about people with disabilities getting UE