Can I get an extension on my unemployment benefits in Illinois?
Yes. Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) is a temporary program that provides additional weeks of benefits for claimants who exhaust all 26 weeks of their original regular UI benefits. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) extended PEUC through September 4, 2021.
When is the extension of unemployment benefits going to end?
The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) stimulus bill was signed into law on March 27, 2020. It extended unemployment benefits for workers who were impacted by the pandemic through December 31, 2020. 1 These benefits have been continued in 2021.
Why are so many unemployment applications being denied?
Other reasons PUA claims are being denied are due to ongoing “ glitches” in unemployment filing systems/websites that have required a lot more updates to support the new PUA provisions. Fraud checks or additional document verification where many UI applications are being flagged has also been cited as a big reason for PUA delays/rejections.
Where can I find out if I am eligible for extended unemployment?
Check with your state unemployment office for details on eligibility for extended benefits. You can find a directory of offices on the Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop Unemployment Benefits Finder. Who Is Eligible for Extended Unemployment Benefits? What benefits will unemployed workers be eligible for?
What happens if you run out of unemployment benefits?
If you have exhausted unemployment benefits or are worried about running out of them, there are extended benefits funded by the federal government that will provide unemployment compensation beyond the maximum number of weeks provided by your state.
The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) stimulus bill was signed into law on March 27, 2020. It extended unemployment benefits for workers who were impacted by the pandemic through December 31, 2020. 1 These benefits have been continued in 2021.
Other reasons PUA claims are being denied are due to ongoing “ glitches” in unemployment filing systems/websites that have required a lot more updates to support the new PUA provisions. Fraud checks or additional document verification where many UI applications are being flagged has also been cited as a big reason for PUA delays/rejections.
How to apply for extended unemployment benefits in Colorado?
Extended Benefits Programs. 1 Claimants who exhaust their regular state unemployment benefits will be able to apply for PEUC. 2 The additional $300 FPUC will be automatically added to each week of benefits you are paid through September 6, 2021.
Check with your state unemployment office for details on eligibility for extended benefits. You can find a directory of offices on the Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop Unemployment Benefits Finder. Who Is Eligible for Extended Unemployment Benefits? What benefits will unemployed workers be eligible for?