Update on the extension of federal programs 1.5.21: This week, MDOL began issuing the additional $300 FPUC payments to those receiving unemployment benefits. The first $300 payments were distributed with unemployment benefits for the week ending January 2.
Claimants who were receiving PUA or PEUC when the programs originally ended Dec. 26 and still had weeks left of eligibility did not see an interruption in payments, and have continued to be paid benefits in addition to the $300 FPUC as long as they were otherwise eligible.
Claimants who had exhausted their PUA benefits including or prior to Dec. 26 and are eligible for benefits will begin receiving payments the week of January 10. Claimants who had exhausted their original PEUC benefits including or prior to Dec. 26 and are still eligible for benefits will begin receiving payments the week of January 17th. Payments will be retroactive to week ending January 2 if eligible.
In order to be paid, you must have weekly certifications on file. We recommend that claimants who are still unemployed continue to file their weekly certifications, so that payments can be made to eligible claimants as soon as possible.
You can also view a chart with information about the Unemployment programs available after the federal government extension:
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For more information, please read the MDOL Press Release