Iowa will no longer participate in the Pandemic Unemployment Emergency Compensation (PEUC) program. The last payable week for PEUC will be the week ending June 12, 2021.
Is there going to be a unemployment extension?
The federal government approved legislation to extend federal unemployment benefits. This legislation: Continues the federal increase for all unemployment benefits, which adds $300 to each week of benefits through September 4, 2021.
How do I check the status of my unemployment claim in Iowa?
To file a claim online or to check the status of your claim, please visit the Unemployment Insurance Services Division page.
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.
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?
Are there extended unemployment benefits for self employed?
Most state UI agencies are now providing extended weeks of coverage under federally funded programs like Pandemic Unemployment Assistance ( PUA) for self employed and independent contractors and extended state UI benefit coverage under the PEUC program.
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.
