RELIEF FOR WORKERS AFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS ACT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND DO ABOUT THE CARES ACT
The federal CARES Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The Act provides enhanced Unemployment
Insurance (UI) benefits and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) for New Yorkers. Here’s what you
need to know.
IF YOU ARE ALREADY APPROVED FOR UI BENEFITS:
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
-Do Nothing. Your benefits will automatically be updated. Please do not call, it will only make it difficult
for others to reach an agent.
WHAT YOU MAY QUALIFY TO RECEIVE
-26 weeks of UI benefits.
-An additional $600/week until 7/31/2020. (Beginning 4/5/2020)
-An additional 13 weeks of UI benefits if you are still unemployed after 26 weeks.
IF YOU ARE FILING A NEW UI CLAIM:
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
-Apply online at labor.ny.gov/signin.
-You may also call 1-888-209-8124 if you do not have access to a computer.
WHAT YOU MAY QUALIFY TO RECEIVE
-26 weeks of UI benefits.
-An additional $600/week until 7/31/2020. (Beginning 4/5/2020)
-An additional 13 weeks of UI benefits if you are still unemployed after 26 weeks.
IF YOU ARE NOT TRADITIONALLY ELIGIBLE FOR UI BENEFITS:
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
-Check your eligibility for PUA labor.ny.gov/ui/pdfs/pandemic-unemployment-assistance.pdf
-If you believe you are eligible, apply online at labor.ny.gov/signin.
-You may also call 1-888-209-8124 if you do not have access to a computer.
WHAT YOU MAY QUALIFY TO RECEIVE
-26 weeks of PUA benefits.
-An additional $600/week until 7/31/2020. (Beginning 4/5/2020)
-An additional 13 weeks of benefits if you are still unemployed after 26 weeks.
IF YOU’VE EXHAUSTED 26 WEEKS OF BENEFITS AFTER 7/1/2019:
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
-Apply online at labor.ny.gov/signin.
-You may also call 1-888-209-8124 if you do not have access to a computer.
WHAT YOU MAY QUALIFY TO RECEIVE
-13 weeks of benefits.
-An additional $600/week until 7/31/2020. (Beginning 4/5/2020)
MORE INFORMATION:
See Frequently Asked Questions About UI During the Coronavirus Emergency:
labor.ny.gov/ui/coronavirus-faq.shtm
To apply for UI benefits file on these days: Filing for UI benefits is based on your last name.
A - F file on Monday | G - N file on Tuesday | O - Z file on Wednesday
Missed your day? File on Thurs-Fri-Sat
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