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The federal CARES Act created new unemployment programs & expanded regular state unemployment insurance. Which program is for you? How can you apply for benefits? Here is what you need to know.
Outline Of Unemployment Programs
Regular UI – Regular State Unemployment Insurance
16 weeks
Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA) ranges from $81 min - $451 max
Those eligible will also receive the FPUC $600
PEUC – Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation
For those who have exhausted regular UI benefits
Extends benefits 13 weeks
Those eligible will also receive the FPUC $600 for
Weeks claimed during weeks ending april 4 - july 25
Claimants who have exhausted PEUC benefits may apply for PUA if unemployed for a reason related to Covid-19. To apply, submit a separate application through the PUA online portal At pua.arkansas.gov
PUA – Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Available for up to 39 weeks
For those who are not eligible for regular UI/Unemployed for a reason related to COVID-19
Includes self-employed workers, gig workers, 1099, farmers, etc.
If an eligible PUA claimant provides earnings/wage information, The WBA ranges from $132 min - $451 max
If an eligible PUA claimant does not provide sufficient earnings/wage information, The WBA is $132
Those eligible will also receive the FPUC $600 for weeks claimed during weeks ending april 4 - july 25
FPUC – Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation
$600 additional payment will accompany any benefits paid to eligible claimants
paid to anyone eligible for state Or federal unemployment benefits