Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) is a temporary program that provides additional weeks of benefits for claimants who exhaust all 26 weeks of their original regular UI benefits. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) extended PEUC through September 4, 2021.
What happens when my regular unemployment runs out in Illinois?
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.
Has Illinois Unemployment been extended?
The additional weekly payment of $300 under the FPUC program will be extended through September 4, 2021 as well. Claimants on extended state benefits (EB) as of March 11, 2021 will remain on EB. When they exhaust EB, or EB triggers off, they will transition back to PEUC, which was extended through September 4, 2021.
What happens when unemployment runs out in Illinois?
When to file for Unemployment extension in Illinois?
In Illinois, claimants who exhaust their 26 weeks of regular benefits can file a claim for extended benefits during periods of high unemployment, as defined by the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act. If a claimant qualifies for extended benefits, he will receive the same amount of benefits as he received under…
How many weeks of Extended Benefits do I get in Illinois?
If you qualify for the EB Extended Benefits unemployment extension you will receive additional benefits equal to 20 weeks or 80% of the maximum benefit amount on the original unemployment claim, whichever amount is less. Still Have Questions? To go back to the Illinois Unemployment FAQ Page, click here: Illinois Unemployment FAQ
How many weeks of unemployment do you get in Illinois?
Illinois remains triggered onto the standard 13 weeks of EB, and is available to claimants who have exhausted the allotted 26 weeks of regular state unemployment benefits, the 13 weeks of Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) benefits, and (in some cases) the additional 11 weeks of PEUC benefits established under the CAA.
How many weeks of extended unemployment do you get?
There are additional weeks of federally funded Extended Benefits (EB) in states with high unemployment. Unemployed workers are eligible for up to 13 or 20 weeks of additional unemployment benefits, depending on state laws, and the unemployment rate.
