As I shared in the past, there are many components to the new federal legislation. Here is a quick progress report on the existing and/or new programs:
- PUA – benefits for those who typically do not qualify for unemployment
- Weeks expanded from 39 to 50 – DONE
- Eligibility extended to March 13th for new claims with an April 10th phaseout for those with benefits still available – DONE
- PUA Overpayment waivers deployed – IN DESIGN
- New wage verification requirements for minimum weekly benefits deployed – IN DESIGN
- FPUC – additional $300 per week benefit enhancement for all unemployment benefit recipients
- Additional funds rolled out – ON TRACK FOR JAN 15
- PEUC – extended weeks for UI recipients
- Weeks expanded from 13 to 24 weeks – IN DESIGN
- Eligibility extended to March 13th for new claims with an April 10th phaseout for those with benefits still available – DONE
- Interaction with PUA – IN DESIGN
- Interaction with EB – IN DESIGN
- MEUC – Additional funds for those who have non-covered additional income
- Additional funds rolled out – IN DESIGN
Fundamentally, the UIAC has been a core partner in our efforts and, as we rollout these new provisions, will continue to be a key sounding board and stakeholder.