Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 made it possible to receive PUA for up to 79 weeks through September 4, 2021. ... In addition, new PUA applications will continue to be accepted through Wednesday, October 6, 2021, but only for weeks of unemployment prior to September 4, 2021.
Pandemic Unemployment Program Updates
Who qualifies for pandemic unemployment?
To qualify for PUA benefits, you must not be eligible for regular unemployment benefits and be unemployed, partially unemployed, or unable or unavailable to work because of certain health or economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unemployment Insurance Relief During COVID-19 Outbreak