Pension information (if you are receiving any pension or 401k). Claimants should expect to see payments in their account, including retroactive payments to the week ending January 2, 2021, if eligible, by February 9th, 2021. they required and waited til Dec 30, 2020, to recieve notice that I didn’t meet the requirements to prove my identity and was determined I was indefinitely ineligible until I could submit proper documents. Now payments are on hold . Claimants who exhaust EB need just continue certifying for benefits and will automatically transition on to PEUC 1.1. My wife got the LWA assistance and I am still only receiving my regular unemployment benefits and we are both eligible? 13 week extension ended Aug 16 and I was wondering if I would be getting 3 weeks retro. I just received 3 of the $300 retroactive payments for PUA. Payments were coming and then just stopped at “pending.” I’ve called but got no reason why. Thank you very much. ... 2021. If it is determined that you are eligible or if you win your appeal, you will be paid these benefits at a later date. Good luck & God bless. I Filed a hardship as instructed by Rick, am unemployment representative another 5 weeks ago. Provides an additional 11 weeks of benefits, to a maximum of 57 weeks. Mike I need your help. 2021 — this may change if New York’s unemployment rate declines) Available as of April 5, 2020 Available as of the benefit week ending July 5, 2020 Expires benefit week ending March 14, 2021. We sent unemployment everything they asked for and then some. Anyway I pray next week we receive this token assistance . Do not include sensitive information, such as Social Security or bank account numbers. The following week i received my weekly check on tues an then 600$ following day on wed . It will kick in automatically. Its saying I qualify for 57 weeks. I know there are thousands and thousands of people just like you and the employees are human too and can only do so much but who is making sure each claim is getting processed thoroughly and swiftly as in a simple photo id verification holding up payment ??? Pending while issue is resolved . See more detail on the MA LWA page. Was wondering if I’m getting the puec right now am I still able to get the LWA retro of 900$ and if so anyone know when we should be expecting? I was denied PUA benefits for Massachusetts in September of 2020 and I got a monetary redetermination letter on January 10th saying I am now eligible and how much I could get? It will come ….Thank you Mr Donald J Trump he’s for the working people, and if anyone votes Biden good luck! Recall date (if you expect to be recalled to your job). All so I have not seen the LWA money either I like you do not understand this unacceptable delay. My benefits expire 12/1/2020 is there an extension? No retroactive payments will be made as funding for program has run out. so couple questions, 1 I am supposed to be able to get that retroactive pay in the first place right? I did that and I filed an appeal and sent all the the same info along with my voters registration card and letter AND proof of health insurance letter. I was able to work during the month of August because I had childcare. I wasnt able to file for last week. Still no word from DUA MA. Michigan: PUA/PEUC who did NOT exhaust claims starts paying on 01/20/2021. The additional 11 weeks are not retroactive. Coverage Dates for the Extended PUA, PEUC and $300 FPUC, Will Unemployment Benefits be Extended Again, Getting UI if I Have Exhausted Balance or Zero Weeks, Why Is It Taking So Long To Get My Tax Refund, Claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit (missing Stimulus Check Payment), Contacting IRS for Missing Stimulus Check, Veterans, Retirees and Disability Stimulus Checks. I was totally confused when I sent my state I.d., SSI, and state certified birth certificate. The last 11 weeks can only be claimed on or after 12/27/2020. As a reminder, among the changes contained in the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020 are: Open 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Its Sept.23 and still no LWA payment. See further details below on the newly enhanced benefits available now and how to file a claim. [December 30th update] The Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is rolling out changes to the extended enhanced UI programs. There were 4.1 million reported continued claims for PEUC on December 26 when the program expired. .anyone else having this issue? I did all of my weekly certificates…now what happens?? I am desperately tired and in need of my belief it’s I’ve paid taxes to receive!! Only 3 weeks – Aug 1st, 8th and 15th have currently been approved by FEMA for all states. Everyone say “thanks Pat” for letting us know “ good looking out bro.” God bless everyone and good luck. This includes the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) and a reinstatement, but halving of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) Program which provides a $300 supplemental weekly unemployment payment. It has been 3 months plus now. There is a phase-out period for claimants who are receiving PEUC benefits during the week ending 3/13/2021, and who have weeks remaining. I’m on peuc and still haven’t received the lwa and its Sept.17!!!!!!! The extended PEUC program (PEUC 1.1) is still being implemented by the DUA. Which was verified they received. Especially if you sent your documentation by mail. Very frustrating, I’m Approved but just waiting. For many PEUC claimants, the PEUC program will conclude the week ending March 13, 2021. Did you have to answer any questions , on last week of unemployment, where did you find it on your website? I was recently placed on peuc1.1 and claimed for weeks 1/02 to recent. It seems like there is another agenda here. If you have not been able to file or claim extended weeks you need to call a DUA claims agent as you may have issues to address related to fraud, identity or missing documentation. Good luck. This program is extended to March 14, 2021 and allows individuals receiving benefits as of March 14, 2021 to continue through April 5, 2021, as long as the individual has not reached the maximum number of weeks. We gotta stick together! Don’t know what the hold up is—I just checked online and it is still NOT coming with this weeks payment…? We need the money and should be told. My question is is that issue cuz I requested direct deposit . I was told 3 weeks ago that they expedited my claim and that it was on a supervisors desk waiting to be signed off on. I have a predate that is approved as far back as 6/21/2020 it is now 12/4/2020 I have had my payments on hold for over 6 months now. Do you know why this is happening again ? Thanks and good luck to everyone who is still waiting!! It’s now Sep 23rd. I, just like all of you, are left standing empty handed and stressed out beyond any reasonable level. They're waiting to update their systems. Mine have been on hold for 7 weeks but my hubby is on hold for 2nd week and they are saying that they held his payments and many other peoples payments because of fraud and they want people to identify themselves its ridiculous & they dont give you any option to identify yourself so its ridiculous. Where’s the people hearing these claims day in and out trying to see someone’s claim all the way through until they are paid ? Top-requested sites to log in to services provided by the state. So I can’t file for those weeks. There is now a new $300 PUC payment for 11 weeks, starting with the week ending 1/2/2021 through the week ending 3/13/2021 for anyone receiving PEUC, PUA, EB, or regular unemployment benefits. It still hasn’t been updated so I am still waiting…. I even went to fedex and spend over 40$ faxing them paperwork. Your email address will not be published. Everything was the same except our address, now unemployment says because the adjusters are working from home it could take 6 months for them to review?? Please advise we all need to know. Email your state rep. Or state senator and Governor Baker.And keep sending emails to them until they fix it.Worked for me!! I haven’t received no payment she said they was alot of scams that there was people doing identity theft and that had lose 2.5 million dollars in payments because of the short staffing of the virus the computer was given out money to who had any information of any identity theft that had stolen from other people and pre paid card to deposit the money it was a easy theft because there was nobody there to monitor the system. These payments will be backdated for eligible individuals. BUT I just checked and for this past week it dropped to just my regular benefit….any ideas why? Does this mean Im approved ….If so …When can i expect my retropayments? My email is humiston52@gmail.com. I did not miss a week of payments. Hello Mike . The notice is not in the “inbox” you need to click on Monetary Issue Summary. If a claimant has been receiving regular UI benefits and those benefits are exhausted, PEUC will automatically begin, and the claimant does not have to take any further action. All we can do is wait, like they told me todo. Husband was flagged for identity fraud because we moved 7 minutes away. All my payments are on hold and all I keep hearing is that an adjuster needs to look at my claim. At least the system is catching up but I wasn’t notified of this via the mass PUA website it doesn’t show anything at all under my paenta history I just happened to check my account and half the money was there in 3 separate payments. I am self employed business owner with 3 children and now I am losing my home I just bought in 2019 because of not being able to verify who I am but I can win my appeal for my self employed income. It’s a good time to think about a sobering reality: your personal information has been stolen. Ughhh. Today I reached out to State Rep, waiting to see what happens. Here is the latest state payment status – https://www.savingtoinvest.com/when-will-300-lwa-unemployment-start-being-paid-in-my-state/. The call center is open from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, and 8 a.m–12. Here it is sept 16th and I have not received anything! I been waiting for my Aprovel for almost 10 weeks noone to help get it approved how can I get help this is ridiculous!! Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)—Allows individuals receiving benefits as of March 14, 2021 to continue through April 5, 2021, as long as the individual has not reached the maximum number of weeks. It has been over 12 weeks and still waiting on my appeal hearing for identity verification. This was MA, Hello I’m in ny state I’m just worried lien everyone else and struggling I see the lwa has stated to pay out the 3 weeks but it says it is the week of September 14th I claim on a Sunday does that mean I’m going to get mine today at the same time as the regular unemployment I get every week. I worked until 1/17/21 then went back on pua. Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) is a program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 which provides unemployment insurance benefits to those individuals who have exhausted their state unemployment insurance entitlement. I have been claiming non stop since and now have 5 months plus of claims on hold on an ACTIVE and ELIGIBLE CASE. Claimants who are receiving PEUC for the benefit week ending March 13, 2021 and who still have benefits available may continue to receive PEUC through week ending April 10, 2021, or until their benefits are exhausted, whichever comes first. I no longer have childcare. I have sent in all necessary paperwork, everything they asked. !I guess they think i dont have bills to pay.Sad!!!! I am collecting regular UI unemployment. Does anyone know how long an adjuster can take to make a decision and do they have a timeline once they start to review a claim? Extends PEUC plus federal financing of STC and the first week of UI benefits through January 2021 (i.e. Unbelievable! FPUC will be available for weeks of unemployment between the week ending January 2, 2021 and the week ending March 13, 2021. Up to 57 weeks of benefits. This situation has caused a great deal of stress as it has do many others. State Unemployment and Labor Departments Should Start Planning NOW For Further 2021 Extensions of PUA, PEUC and FPUC Programs Under Biden COVID Relief Plan, New Tool For Claiming Missing or Under Paid Stimulus Checks Including For Dependent Payments, Claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit (Stimulus Check Payment) in Your 2020 Tax Return in 2021. I’ve been waiting 17 weeks on this appeal and I feel like I’m being played with. Any help would be so appreciated! He should never be relected back to the Senate or any other office!!!! I would appreciate so much if you could lend a hand. Hi, can someone from the previous post confirm if they finally got their deposits from PUA in MA? We just bought this house and will have only one income for possibly 6 months? it will kick in, you do nothing. I really wish the state schools were going back at the same time and not left up to the districts.. my daughter is 5, kindergarten to start whenever that is.. so I have literally zero option to work! You are quite welcome! I’m getting sick of calling every day, multiple times a day, and waiting on the phone for hours for nothing. I have sent back all requested information they asked for. [massachusetts] in regards to peuc 2.0? Hi Morena I am in Massachusetts and I am in the same boat. FPUC is not retroactive. I filed for the week ending January 2nd 2021, and, it says “No Benefit.” I got intouch with a live person from PUA ,and, he assured me that the same thing is also happening to everyone on PUA, and, as soon as they implement the new system we will get our benefits retro. Finally got my $1800 from the LWA!!!!! before being transferred the woman told me that I can apply for PUA for the rest of the weeks. Claimants who exhausted PEUC 1.0 and Extended Benefits (EB), or were not eligible for EB, should check their claim by Monday, February 8, 2021. Income verification and identity verification and appealed both. Are my payments on hold cuz I chose direct deposit and it has to clear or is it cuz I need to send id documents . PEUC was extended to provide 11 additional weeks to eligible claimants. This is crazy and it’s beyond messed up to do people. Also here’s some info that might help if there is anything you can tell me to do. (MASS) Same situation waiting on 13 weeks of unemployment. Would you like to provide additional feedback to help improve Mass.gov?