If you’re unemployed, you may be getting a financial boost from the federal government through the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. While the LWA program will end on Dec. 27, president-elect Joe Biden will enter the White House in Jan. 2021, raising hopes that there will be another stimulus bill with additional federal unemployment support.
For now, only a couple dozen states are paying LWA benefits as many have already distributed their funds.
The LWA program allots $300 per week per qualifying applicant in federal aid, typically for 3 to 6 weeks; states can optionally add another $100. Each state was required to apply for the funding. Most applied and were approved for federal assistance, except South Dakota, who declined the funding without applying. Most states declined to add the $100-a-week state benefit on top of the federal allowance, with many stating.
Unfortunately, not all unemployed Americans will qualify for this enhanced benefit. Residents in approved states must have received at least $100 per week in unemployment benefits prior to the week ending in Aug. 1 to be eligible for LWA, and provide self-certification that the unemployment is due to disruption caused by the pandemic.
Click on your state below to learn more about the additional federal unemployment benefits, and whether you need to take additional steps to qualify.
Alabama
Does Alabama have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes, but funding has ended.
Alabama federal unemployment benefit details:
Alabama was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 21. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Alabama runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
According to the Alabama Department of Labor, the final payments were distributed the week of Sept. 14.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Alabama Department of Labor website.
Alaska
Does Alaska have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
No—you’ll simply see an increase in your weekly unemployment payment.
Alaska federal unemployment benefit details:
Alaska was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 23. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Alaska runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
Benefits will be distributed beginning Nov. 6.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Alaska Department of Labor website.
Arizona
Does Arizona have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes, but funding has ended.
Arizona federal unemployment benefit details:
Arizona was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 15.
When will benefits be paid?
Arizona stopped issuing LWA benefits as of the week of Sept. 14.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Arizona Department of Labor website.
Arkansas
Does Arkansas have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
No. The Arkansas Division of Workforce will send letters to anyone who likely qualifies with next steps to take.
Arkansas federal unemployment benefit details:
Arkansas was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 25. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Arkansas runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
The second payment for the final three weeks of the program started appearing in accounts the week of Oct. 26.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services website.
California
Does California have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has run out.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
No. According to the California Employment Development Department, if you were unemployed, or partially employed during the qualifying time period, you will automatically receive the bonus payments.
California federal unemployment benefit details:
California was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 21. The program provided $300 in benefits per week, and ended when California ran out of funding.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the California Employment Development Department website.
Colorado
Does Colorado have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
Yes, you must self-certify you’re unemployed due to the pandemic. If you do not self-certify by Oct. 26, you may not be eligible for LWA funds.
Colorado federal unemployment benefit details:
Colorado was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 16. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Colorado runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment began issuing benefits on Sept. 18.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment website.
Connecticut
Does Connecticut have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
If you claim unemployment through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program (PUA), no additional action is needed. Self-certification is required for new claimants, existing claimants and extended benefits (EB) program claimants. To self-certify, you must log in to your unemployment portal and select the menu option “certify for lost wages assistance”.
Connecticut federal unemployment benefit details:
Connecticut was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 24. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week and will end when Connecticut runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
According to a press release, Connecticut started issuing payments on Sept. 17. The program will end when funds are exhausted.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Connecticut Department of Labor website.
Delaware
Does Delaware have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
Yes, you must self-certify that you’re unemployed because of the pandemic.
Delaware federal unemployment benefit details:
Delaware was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Sept. 2. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Delaware runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
According to a Sept. 25 press release (the latest update when this story published), Delaware was issuing benefits through the week of Sept. 28.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Delaware Department of Labor website.
Florida
Does Florida have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
No additional application is necessary–if you’re receiving Reemployment Assistance, you’ll receive the additional benefits automatically. If you receive your payments through a state-issued debit card, the program will send you a paper check.
Florida federal unemployment benefit details:
Florida was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 29. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Florida runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
According to a Sept. 15 press release, eligible recipients should have started receiving benefits sometime that week.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity requires applicants to log in to their account and reaffirm that they’re eligible to receive benefits from either of the pandemic unemployment programs.
Further unemployment details:
If you have not received your benefits, it may be because you made a mistake on your application. A WINK News report uncovered information that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity withheld information from claimants if they had filled out information incorrectly. The state will only fix the problem if you call them and rectify the error in your application.
For further information, refer to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity website.
Georgia
Does Georgia have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
If you claim unemployment through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program (PUA), no additional action is needed. If you claim unemployment from a program that’s unrelated to a pandemic-related unemployment program, like Georgia Unemployment Insurance (UI), you’ll need to take additional steps to qualify.
Georgia federal unemployment benefit details:
Georgia was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 23. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Georgia runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
According to a press release, Georgia started issuing LWA payments beginning the week of Sept. 14.
Further unemployment details:
The Georgia Department of Labor announced on Nov. 2 a pilot program for an online appointment scheduler. This will give residents a two-hour window where a representative will contact them to aid in any unemployment questions.
For further information, refer to the Georgia Department of Labor website.
Hawaii
Does Hawaii have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has run out.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
For those claiming unemployment through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program (PUA), no additional action is needed. For those claiming regular Unemployment Insurance (UI) or Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation, you should self-certify your unemployment is caused by the pandemic on the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial website.
Hawaii federal unemployment benefit details:
Hawaii was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 29. The program provided $300 in benefits per week, and ended when Hawaii ran out of funding.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations website.
Idaho
Does Idaho have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has run out.
Idaho federal unemployment benefit details:
Idaho was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 19.
When will benefits be paid?
The program provided $300 in benefits per week, and ended on Sept. 12.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Idaho Department of Labor website.
Illinois
Does Illinois have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
No. If you qualify for unemployment and meet some other requirements, the payment is automatic.
Illinois federal unemployment benefit details:
Illinois was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Sept. 1. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Illinois runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
Illinois Department of Employment Security stated benefits began distribution on Sept. 6.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Illinois Department of Employment Security website.
Indiana
Does Indiana have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
You must certify whether you are unemployed due to the pandemic. To certify, you will click on the “To-Do” at the top of your claimant homepage for Lost Wages Assistance.
Indiana federal unemployment benefit details:
Indiana was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 21. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Indiana runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
According to a press release from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, payments will be issued beginning Sept. 21.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development website.
Iowa
Does Iowa have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes, but funding has run out.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
No, other than continue to file your weekly unemployment claim. Iowa Workforce Development will notify you if you need to take action on receiving a payment.
Iowa federal unemployment benefit details:
Iowa was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 15. The program provided $300 in benefits per week.
When will benefits be paid?
Benefits ended the week of Sept. 5.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Iowa Workforce Development website.
Kansas
Does Kansas have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
Participants must self-certify their unemployment is due to the pandemic.
Kansas federal unemployment benefit details:
Kansas was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Sept. 7. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week for any eligible recipients, and will end when Kansas runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
The next round of benefits will be paid Nov. 10.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Kansas Department of Labor website.
Kentucky
Does Kentucky have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
Some people may need to self-certify. Those who need to will be notified by the Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance.
Kentucky federal unemployment benefit details:
Kentucky was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 21. The program will provide $400 in benefits per week ($100 in state funds, $300 in federal funds), and will end when Kentucky runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
According to a report from local Kentucky news station WDRB, benefits started being distributed throughout September.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Kentucky Department of Labor website.
Louisiana
Does Louisiana have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has run out.
Louisiana federal unemployment benefit details:
Louisiana was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 15. The program provided $300 in benefits per week.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Louisiana Workforce Commission website.
Maine
Does Maine have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
For most people, no. Some people may need to clarify they are unemployed due to Covid-19. If additional information is needed, they will receive a letter in the mail and through their ReEmployME account correspondence tab.
Maine federal unemployment benefit details:
Maine was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 25.
When will benefits be paid?
Maine started distributing benefits on Sept. 11 and will continue until the state runs out of funding.
Further unemployment details:
The Maine Department of Labor posted on its Facebook page on Oct. 24 that roughly 1,000 people have outstanding issues preventing LWA funds to be distributed. The Department stated in a post urging claimants to “check your correspondence tab and answer the questions if they have been sent to you.” For those eligible, payments are issued once a week.
For further information, refer to the Maine Department of Labor website.
Maryland
Does Maryland have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
You must self-certify that you are unemployed due to COVID-19.
Maryland federal unemployment benefit details:
Maryland was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 19. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Maryland runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
The Maryland Department of Labor started distributing benefits on Sept. 12 to anyone who completed their self-certification.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Maryland Department of Labor website.
Massachusetts
Does Massachusetts have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has run out.
Massachusetts federal unemployment benefit details:
Massachusetts was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 21. The program provided $300 in benefits per week.
When will benefits be paid?
According to the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance, the last benefits were paid on Sept. 15.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance website.
Michigan
Does Michigan have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
You must self-certify that you are unemployed due to Covid-19.
Michigan federal unemployment benefit details:
Michigan was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 21. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Michigan runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
Michigan residents received payment for the first three weeks of LWA the week of Sept. 6. Payment for the remaining three weeks were paid out the week of Sept. 13.
However, if you have outstanding claim issues that are preventing you from receiving the funds, you can clear those issues and still receive the funds.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity website.
Minnesota
Does Minnesota have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has run out.
Minnesota federal unemployment benefit details:
Minnesota was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 29. The program provided $300 in benefits per week, and ended Sept. 5.
When will benefits be paid?
According to the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance website, payments were made between Sept. 4 and Sept. 13.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance website.
Mississippi
Does Mississippi have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
No, you do not need to file an additional application to receive LWA. The bonus payments will be added to your existing unemployment payments.
Mississippi federal unemployment benefit details:
Mississippi was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 22. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Mississippi runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security website states that it will begin processing benefits “during the week ending September 12, 2020. Some claimants may begin seeing their first payment by September 19, 2020.”
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security website.
Missouri
Does Missouri have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes, but funding has ended.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
You must self-certify that you are unemployed due to Covid-19.
Missouri federal unemployment benefit details:
Missouri was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 16. The program provided $300 in benefits per week.
When will benefits be paid?
Payments ceased the week ending on Sept. 18.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations website.
Montana
Does Montana have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has run out.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
You must self-certify that you are unemployed due to Covid-19.
Montana federal unemployment benefit details:
Montana was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 19. The program provided $400 in benefits per week ($300 in federal benefits, $100 in state benefits).
When will benefits be paid?
Benefits ended the week of Sept. 5.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry website.
Nebraska
Does Nebraska have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes, but funding has ended.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
You must self-certify that you are unemployed due to COVID-19.
Nebraska federal unemployment benefit details:
Nebraska was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Sept. 9. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Nebraska runs out of funding.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Nebraska Department of Labor website.
Nevada
Does Nevada have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
You must self-certify that you are unemployed due to Covid-19.
Nevada federal unemployment benefit details:
Nevada was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Sept. 11. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Nevada runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
Nevada started distributing benefits on Oct. 16.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation website.
New Hampshire
Does New Hampshire have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has run out.
New Hampshire federal unemployment benefit details:
New Hampshire was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 24. The program provided $300 in benefits per week.
When will benefits be paid?
The program has no remaining funds.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the New Hampshire Employment Security website.
New Jersey
Does New Jersey have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
Details of enrolling in LWA benefits remain unclear, however, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development gives guidance on enrolling in Covid-19 related unemployment benefits on their website here.
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development didn’t respond to our request for clarification.
New Jersey federal unemployment benefit details:
New Jersey was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Sept. 4. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when New Jersey runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced they started distributing payments on Oct. 22.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development website.
New Mexico
Does New Mexico have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes, but funding has ended.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
You must self-certify on your claimant portal that you have lost work due to Covid-19.
New Mexico federal unemployment benefit details:
New Mexico was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 15. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when New Mexico runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions said final payments were distributed the week of Sept. 14.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions website.
New York
Does New York have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes, but funding has ended.
New York federal unemployment benefit details:
New York was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 23. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when New York runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
The New York Department of Labor announced payments were made in full by Sept. 25.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the New York Department of Labor website.
North Carolina
Does North Carolina have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
Some claimants may need to self-certify they have lost work due to Covid-19.
North Carolina federal unemployment benefit details:
North Carolina was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 21. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when North Carolina runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
The North Carolina Division of Employment Security announced on Sept. 3 that they’d started issuing the $300 payments to qualifying recipients.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
North Dakota
Does North Dakota have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
Some claimants may need to self-certify they have lost work due to Covid-19.
North Dakota federal unemployment benefit details:
North Dakota was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 31. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when North Dakota runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
Job Service North Dakota says they started to deposit benefits to eligible recipients on Sept. 15.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the North Dakota Job Service website.
Ohio
Does Ohio have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has run out.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
You needed to self-certify that you lost work due to Covid.
Ohio federal unemployment benefit details:
Ohio was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 26. The program provided $300 in benefits per week, and ended when Ohio ran out of funding.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services website.
Oklahoma
Does Oklahoma have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has run out.
Oklahoma federal unemployment benefit details:
Oklahoma was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 18. The program provided $300 in benefits per week.
When will benefits be paid?
Benefits ceased the week ending on Sept. 5.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission website.
Oregon
Does Oregon have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
Some claimants may be asked to self-certify they lost work due to Covid.
Oregon federal unemployment benefit details:
Oregon was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 28. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Oregon runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
According to the Oregon Employment Department, they started to distribute payments on Sept. 30.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Oregon Unemployment Insurance website.
Pennsylvania
Does Pennsylvania have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has ended.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
Claimants had to self-certify online that they lost work due to Covid.
Pennsylvania federal unemployment benefit details:
Pennsylvania was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 24. The program provided $300 in benefits per week, and ended when Pennsylvania ran out of funding.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry website.
Rhode Island
Does Rhode Island have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
No. The Department of Labor and Training spokesperson stated in a press conference those “who claimed unemployment those weeks will automatically receive the enhanced payments”.
Rhode Island federal unemployment benefit details:
Rhode Island was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 22. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Rhode Island runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
According to the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, the most recent payments were distributed around Sept. 23.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training website.
South Carolina
Does South Carolina have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
You will be asked to self-certify you lost work due to Covid-19.
South Carolina federal unemployment benefit details:
South Carolina was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Sept. 1. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when South Carolina runs out of funding. The maximum you will receive is $1,800.
When will benefits be paid?
Benefits are currently being sent to eligible claimants.
Further unemployment details:
Be sure to fill out the security questions on your unemployment profile, as thousands of applicants still have not filled out the necessary information to receive their benefits. For further information, refer to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.
South Dakota
Does South Dakota have additional federal funding for unemployment?
No.
South Dakota federal unemployment benefit details:
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem declined the federal aid shortly after the presidential memorandum, stating that the state had mostly recovered its job losses from the pandemic. It was the only state to reject these federal funds.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation website.
Tennessee
Does Tennessee have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has run out.
Tennessee federal unemployment benefit details:
Tennessee was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 22. The program provided $300 in benefits per week.
When will benefits be paid?
Benefits ended the week of Sept. 5.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Tennessee Department of Workforce and Labor Services website.
Texas
Does Texas have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has run out.
Texas federal unemployment benefit details:
Texas was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 21. The program provided $300 in benefits per week.
When will benefits be paid?
Benefits ended the week of Sept. 5.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Texas Workforce Commission website.
Utah
Does Utah have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has run out.
Utah federal unemployment benefit details:
Utah was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 16. The program provided $300 in benefits per week.
When will benefits be paid?
Benefits ended the week of Sept. 5.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Utah Workforce Services website.
Vermont
Does Vermont have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
If you receive benefits from Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), no action is needed. If you receive benefits from regular Unemployment Insurance (UI), you need to take additional steps.
Vermont federal unemployment benefit details:
Vermont was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 22. The program will provide $400 ($300 in federal benefits, $100 in state benefits) in benefits per week, and will end when Vermont runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
The Vermont Department of Labor posted on their Facebook page on Oct. 21 that payments were being mailed out for the latter half of the six weeks covered in the LWA program.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Vermont Department of Labor website.
Virginia
Does Virginia have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
You will be asked to self-certify you lost work due to Covid-19.
Virginia federal unemployment benefit details:
Virginia was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 26. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Virginia runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
The Virginia Employment Commission started distributing benefits mid-October.
Further unemployment details:
The Virginia Employment Commission stated over 90% of applicants have been paid. The remaining people have errors in their application that are preventing them from receiving funds, so if you haven’t received your bonus unemployment money, check to see that your application information is incorrect.
For further information, refer to the Virginia Employment Commission website.
Washington
Does Washington have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
If you receive Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), no additional action is needed. If you receive regular Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, you need to complete a few additional steps.
Washington federal unemployment benefit details:
Washington was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 24. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Washington runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
The Washington Employment Security Department started processing payments on Sept. 21 and they’ll issue payments to eligible claimants by direct deposit or debit card.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Washington Employment Security Department.
West Virginia
Does West Virginia have additional federal funding for unemployment?
It did, but funding has run out.
West Virginia federal unemployment benefit details:
West Virginia was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 27. The program provided $300 per week, and ended Sept. 11.
When will benefits be paid?
Workforce West Virginia announced that all funding has been dispersed as of the week ending on Sept. 5.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the West Virginia Workforce website.
Wisconsin
Does Wisconsin have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes.
Is any action needed to enroll in Lost Wages Assistance benefits?
No. You do not need to file a separate application to receive LWA. LWA benefits will be added onto any other unemployment program benefits payments.
Wisconsin federal unemployment benefit details:
Wisconsin was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Sept. 1. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Wisconsin runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development posted on their Facebook page on Oct. 21 that the LWA program has launched, and payments were delivered in the first days after.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development website.
Wyoming
Does Wyoming have additional federal funding for unemployment?
Yes, but funding has ended.
Wyoming federal unemployment benefit details:
Wyoming was approved for additional federal unemployment funding on Aug. 28. The program will provide $300 in benefits per week, and will end when Wyoming runs out of funding.
When will benefits be paid?
The last benefits were issued the week of Oct. 5.
Further unemployment details:
For further information, refer to the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services website.
What’s Next For Unemployment Benefits?
As unemployment benefits are distributed in some states, and running out in others, distressed Americans and state budgets are exhausting their options.
And as the 2020 presidential election comes to an end, congressional lawmakers are resuming conversations to pass a second stimulus package, with extended unemployment benefits as pandemic related unemployment programs are set to expire at year’s end.
