Before the American Rescue Plan, the federal government had extended pandemic relief benefits to the unemployed an additional 24 weeks. Under the current package, federal unemployment insurance will be extended through Labor Day, offering a total of 53 weeks of additional benefits — except for states opting out.
Who qualifies for federal extended benefits?
Extended Benefits are available to workers who have exhausted regular unemployment insurance benefits during periods of high unemployment. The basic Extended Benefits program provides up to 13 additional weeks of benefits when a State is experiencing high unemployment.
What are the benefits of extended unemployment benefits?
Those benefits include a combination of unemployment insurance programs including additional weeks of benefits, extended benefits, and a supplemental weekly payment.
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.
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?
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.
