How many weeks can you collect unemployment in Alaska?
26 weeks
Amount and Duration of Unemployment Benefits in Alaska You may receive benefits for a maximum of 26 weeks.
How do I file a Pua in Alaska?
Both applications can be filed online by going to my.alaska.gov and clicking on “Unemployment.” Individuals without Internet access may contact a claim center at one of the phone numbers listed for: Juneau (907) 465-5552; Fairbanks: (907) 451-2871; Anchorage: (907) 269-4700; and all other areas: (888) 252-2557.
Am I qualified for unemployment benefits in Alaska if I contracted COVID-19 on the job?
Am I eligible for UI benefits if I was hired for a job and it has been postponed due to COVID-19? You may be eligible to receive UI benefits if you have enough wage credits in your base period. Anyone who is not working full-time may be eligible to receive UI benefits and can file for an UI claim at any time.
Can I receive Alaska unemployment insurance if I’m working part time?
Working on-call or part-time does not automatically disqualify you from receiving unemployment insurance benefits. You will need to report any hours worked and earnings during each week you file for benefits if you worked that week.
What do I Wish I had known before moving to Alaska?
1. High cost of living. We are talking housing, groceries, gas, and everything inbetween. I come from the Midwest where things are cheap! Now it is normal to pay $5-6 for a gallon of milk, $3-4 for a dozen of eggs, $3 for a pound of apples, and $4 a gallon for gas. It is ridiculous!
Do you get paid to live in Alaska?
You get paid to live here. Yes, it is true the state government gives each person (who has lived here for one complete calendar year—January – December) receives a PFD—no, not a personal flotation device, but a permanent fund dividend. This last year it was about $900.
How long have I been living in Alaska?
Well, 5 1/2 years later, we are still here. It has been quite the adjustment for me, so I wanted to give a rundown of the things that I have learned while living in Alaska. There is a disclaimer: I do live in Anchorage, which some people claim is 5 minutes from Alaska.
Is it true that anchorage is 5 minutes from Alaska?
There is a disclaimer: I do live in Anchorage, which some people claim is 5 minutes from Alaska. So while Anchorage is a decent-sized city with all the amenities of other mid-sized cities, there are still things that make this state and city unique and one-of-a-kind.
How much does the state of Alaska pay per week?
In Alaska, you can receive a minimum weekly benefit amount of $56 up to a maximum of $370 per week. Your monetary determination will state your weekly benefit amount and how many weeks of benefits you are potentially eligible for.
Well, 5 1/2 years later, we are still here. It has been quite the adjustment for me, so I wanted to give a rundown of the things that I have learned while living in Alaska. There is a disclaimer: I do live in Anchorage, which some people claim is 5 minutes from Alaska.
Is there a waiting week for unemployment in Alaska?
All new claims are subject to a ‘waiting week’. The ‘waiting week’ is the first week in which you were eligible to receive benefits. You will not receive payment for this week, however you must claim for this week to receive your ‘waiting week’ credit.
Why did my husband want to move to Alaska?
When my husband (boyfriend at the time) suggested moving to Alaska. I was thinking, “okay, no big deal.” I was ready to get out of the Midwest anyway and we didn’t plan on staying beyond a year. Plus it wouldn’t be that different, right?