Enhanced federal unemployment benefits for the pandemic end.
South Kensington Community Partners
Rob Tornoe, Philadelphia Inquirer
Enhanced federal unemployment insurance put in place during the pandemic and extended by the most recent COVID-19 relief bill expired over the weekend.
The three federal unemployment programs that expired over the weekend are:
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance: Provided up to 79 weeks of unemployment benefits to freelancers and gig workers normally not eligible for traditional unemployment.
Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation: Provided up to 53 weeks of additional unemployment benefits.
Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation: Provided an additional $300 a week to unemployment payments.
Several state and federal programs will continue to provide aid, but most have specific requirements. Pennsylvania officials have compiled a list of resources for residents facing unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are the assistance programs that can still help.