If it’s been more than 30 days since you last certified for benefits, your Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim will become inactive. To continue receiving benefits, you must reopen your claim. You can reopen your claim if it was filed within the last 52 weeks and you have not used all of your benefits.
Can I get an extension on my unemployment benefits in Florida?
You may be eligible for the PEUC extension when you exhaust state Reemployment Assistance benefits. You may be eligible for PUA if you are ineligible for Reemployment Assistance. You may be eligible for the EB extension when you exhaust PEUC.
When will I get my Florida unemployment check?
If your claim is accepted, it will take two to four weeks to receive your first payment. The week you file your claim is a “waiting week” during which no benefits are paid. If you do not receive a confirmation notice, call the Claims Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-204-2418.
Can you still get unemployment after 13 weeks of peuc?
If you remain unemployed after receiving the additional 13 weeks of PEUC and you still meet your state’s eligibility requirements for receiving unemployment benefits, you may be eligible to receive additional unemployment benefits through the Extended Benefits (EB) program.
When do I have to reapply for unemployment?
Existing claimants will have until the week beginning April 5th, 2021 to exhaust any remaining balances. Will I Need to Reapply for these benefits or are they automatically applied?
When does the 53 week unemployment benefit expire?
There are two extension programs in effect for Regular Unemployment Insurance: The Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program (PEUC) provides 53 weeks of additional benefits. It went into effect April 5, 2020 and expires the benefit week ending September 5, 2021.
Can a person still get unemployment after exhausting their claim?
This will depend on state by state basis, but those who have an active claim or have exhausted their benefits will be eligible for the enhanced unemployment benefits discussed above. State UI agencies are responsible for reaching out but given the massive spike in claims this is likely to be a slow process.
