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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

If you're out of work because of COVID-19 and not eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI), Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) may be right for you.

Pandemic Unemployment Insurance (PUA) is designed to help workers who don't usually qualify for unemployment get the help they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. PUA provides up to 79 weeks of unemployment benefits if you are unable to work because of a COVID-19-related reason but are not eligible for regular or extended unemployment benefits. To report fraud, please use the Featured link "Report unemployment benefits fraud" below. To get help with your claim, call unemployment customer assistance at (877) 626-6800.

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Log in to PUA online  Guide to Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits  Report unemployment benefits fraud 

Learn about PUA and other unemployment benefit programs

Start here to find information about PUA and other programs the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) offers.

Apply for PUA

Helpful information about applying for PUA benefits.

Request weekly benefits

After you apply for PUA, remember to request benefits every week, even if your application or appeal is pending.

Manage your claim

Information to help you after you apply for PUA.

Getting help

Learn how to get answers to your questions.

Translated PUA information

(DUA) offers information in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese and more to help non-English speakers apply for benefits.

Contact Information

Phone

Call Center (877) 626-6800

Open 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Multilingual call agents are available.

Online

To access PUA application online: Log in as a claimant 

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