Are unemployment benefits extended in Kentucky?

Are unemployment benefits extended in Kentucky?

Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) provides an extension of benefits once regular benefits have been exhausted. The last payable week is 9/04/21. Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) The CARES Act provided an additional $600 weekly benefit payment from 04/04/2020 – 07/25/2020.

Will I still get regular unemployment after September 2021?

On September 5, 2021 several federal unemployment benefit programs will expire across the country, per federal law. The federal benefit programs that will expire are: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)

Is the extra 300 unemployment over?

More than two dozen states have ended or plan to end the extra $300 in federal unemployment assistance that many out-of-work Americans received to help them weather the the COVID-19 pandemic. But 26 states have decided to stop the federal benefit before the official cut-off date of Sept. 6.

Did Kentucky end the extra 300 for unemployment?

— Federal funding for extended unemployment benefits will end Sept. 6 in Kentucky and affect 56,000 people. Those benefits include $300 in weekly bonus checks and coverage for people who are self-employed. More than 20 states already ended these benefits in June.

How do I apply for extended unemployment benefits in Kentucky?

You can apply by calling 502-875-0442. Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., EST. Website: Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., EST. Sunday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. EST.

Is the pandemic unemployment extended?

Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) provided up to 53 additional weeks of payments if you’ve used all of your available unemployment benefits. The first 13 weeks were available from March 29, 2020 to September 4, 2021. Your claim type displays as Extension Tier 2 (Augmentation) in UI Online.

What do you do if your claim balance runs out?

Once you run out of weeks to collect benefits through your state’s regular unemployment insurance program, you become eligible for federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), a program that stimulus legislation created this year.

Will PEUC be extended?

About the PEUC Extension After collecting the first 13 weeks, an additional 11 weeks were available beginning on or after December 27, 2020 to September 4, 2021. After collecting the first 24 weeks, an additional 29 weeks were available beginning on or after March 14, 2021 to September 4, 2021.

Is EUC and PEUC the same?

United States. As of December 2020, the U.S. has three programs for extending unemployment benefits: Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC), Extended Benefits (EB), and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC). The unemployment insurance program is a benefit for workers who have lost their jobs.

What’s the difference between Pua and PEUC?

Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC)—An additional $600 per week, on top of regular state UI benefits and PUA benefits. Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)—An additional 13 weeks of UI benefits, beyond the regular 26 weeks that most states provide, for a total of 39 weeks of coverage.

Do I need to apply for Pua extension?

If you are currently filing a claim under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program, your coverage has now been extended from 39 weeks to 50 weeks. No action is needed in this scenario to receive additional extended benefit weeks. Claimants should continue to file your claim and certify each week.