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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

Learn about Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

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PUA provided up to 79 weeks of benefits to individuals who were unable to work because of a COVID-19 related reason but were not eligible for regular unemployment or extended benefits. Federal UI benefits, including PUA, ended the week ending September 4, 2021.

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Call Center Call Department of Unemployment Assistance, Call Center at (877) 626-6800

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

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To access PUA application online: Log in as a claimant

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