If you are unemployed in one of these 32 states, expect extra $ 300 soon
These states were given to FEMA funds or give their own stimulus checks.
If you are part of the large part of the American population that is now unemployed-57.3 million workers havefiled for unemployment In the last six months, you are probably looking for some money every time you can. And if you hopeGovernment supportWell, you can wait for additional unemployment benefits to your site.
Thirty-one states have already been approved for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) subsidies as part of COVID-19 (MRV) salary loss assistance program, and a state given its own recovery control and more than States will probably offer additional benefits time passes. If you are curious to know if you can expect an additional $ 300, $ 400 or even $ 500 from the government soon, read the following to see the states that give additional unemployment allowances dated August 27 and the For more on future funds, checkIf you do more than that, you can not get a Second Check stimulus.
1 Alabama
August 21, Alabama was approved for approved for a FEMA grantthrough the lost salary assistance program. The next day, Alabama Gov.Kay Ivey Thanked FEMA and President Trump to include the state in the program, which will provide unemployed residents an additional $ 300 per week. "This funding will provide indispensable help to Alabamiansstruggling with the financial effects of the pandemicShe tweeted. Benefits will be paid retroactively to the week ending on August 1st.
2 Alaska
FEMA announced on August 23 that Alaska had been approved for the salary loss aid program, which makes an additional amount$ 300 per week at the disposal of the inhabitants of the eligible unemployed Alaska.
"Alaska residents had to move very difficult times as part of COVID-19," said the governorMike Dunleavy in a report. "This money will helpprovide financial assistance for those who need the most. Payments should come into effect in eight weeks and will be paid retroactively on the date on which the unemployment payments before $ 600 per week completed.
3 Arizona
August 8 PresidentDonald Trump composed of $ 44 billion from the FEMA Disaster Respusions Fund available to provide a small boost tothose who have lost their jobs Due to COVID-19. Arizona has been one of the first states to be part of the program, be approved by FEMA on August 15th to August 19 the State, which hashas suffered a huge amount of loss In the hands of the pandemic,started to give an additional $ 300 on regular unemployment benefits, MarketWatch reports. And to learn more about how Arizona started controlling Covid, seeAccording to Dr. Fauci that's why coronavirus cases in Arizona are down.
4 Arkansas
Arkansas will provide an additional $ 300 per week in unemployment benefits to residents,FEMA announced on August 25; However, there is information currently limited on the timing of the deployment of these benefits. GOV.Asa hutchinson Has not always been so enthusiastic about his state of participating in the program to start. "I want more information first.I want additional guidelines From the federal government about how it works, "Hutchinson said in early August.
5 California
Californian unemployed can wait an additional $ 300 in weekly unemployment benefits, according to aDeclaration FEMA on August 22nd. Governor of CaliforniaGavin Newsom has not yet announced a final timetable for the moment these benefits will be paid, however.
6 Colorado
Colorado was in the second batch of states that FEMA announced would beParticipant in the Salary Loss Assistance Program On August 16 the state has not yet revealed when the extra money will be distributed to those who receive unemployment benefits, but "considers thatApplicants will start receiving MRV benefits At mid-September, "according to a statement.
7 Connecticut
residents of Connecticut unemployed because of the pandemic will beWins an additional $ 300 in weekly unemployment benefits After the state received approval for the MRV FEMA program on August 24.
"It will beadd $ 300 to the existing weekly benefit of the applicant as long as federal funds are available and help fill the hole left when the unemployment compensation program if federal pandemic expired on July 26, "Connecticut Gov.Ned Lamont said in a statement. Payments will be made retroactive to the expiration date of July 26 of the previous unemployment benefit.
8 Georgia
Georgia was approved forAdditional $ 300 weekly unemployment benefits Covid August 23, FEMA announced.
Although no timetable for the distribution of these benefits has been announced yet, the Ministry of Labor Georgia will "provide a systemweekly treat these supplements as soon as possible"Said the labor commissioner GeorgiaMark Butler August 14th
9 Idaho
August 19, FEMA announcedIdaho was also approved for the program MRV, Which allows the state to provide its residents who are unemployed because of Covid-19 an additional $ 300 per week in addition to their regular unemployment benefits. GOV.Brad Little intends to giveIdahoans unemployed five weeks of aid and again to assess the situation after that time, according to a statement from his office. And to understand how the epidemic takes shape in Iowa and other states, seeThese states could be the next to see a surge Covid.
10 Indiana
Indiana has been approved for lost wages FEMA grant on August 21 with eligible residents because of Covid unemployed set to receive aadditional $ 300 per week in benefits. The exact date of the benefits become available has not yet been announced; However, the same day as the announcement of FEMA, Indiana Gov.Eric Holcomb signed a decree allowing greater availability of government supplemented care for residents of the state, as well.
11 Iowa
Like Arizona, Iowa was an early adopter of the salary of Lost FEMA assistance program for Covid-19. In a statement, the governor's officeKim Reynoldsannounced that "unemployment which Iowans is the result of the pandemic, and who are eligible for at least $ 100 in benefits per week, will be eligible for$ 300 weekly benefit retroactive to the week ending August 1. "
12 Kentucky
Kentucky was approved to provide residentsAdditional unemployment benefits via MRV program August 21 He one of only two states giving those due unemployed 19-Covid $ 400 per week ($ in public funds and $ 300,100 in federal funds). "Benefit recipients should notexpected payments until sometime in early September, "Gov.Andy Beshaer said in a statement.The Courier-Journalreports that the benefits are set to cover a period of three weeks, but notes thatadditional funding could be extended. And to learn more about the struggles of Covid Kentucky, see10 states about to become Covid Hotspots, according to experts.
13 Louisiana
With Arizona and Iowa, Louisiana, which washardest hit by the pandemic, Was one of the first states to get approved for MRV FEMA program August 15 and will soon offer its residents unemployed an additional $ 300 per week, but a specific timetable has not been set. "As soon as theyfunds are available for usWe will move quickly to pay, "Gov.John Bel Edwards said in a statement on August 13
14 Maine
One of the states before being approved for the program MRV, Maine joined the ranks of those who receive the$ 300 weekly unemployment benefits FEMA in August 25 "Initial funding wouldcover the week ending August 1, 2020 August 15, 2020, "The Department of Maine Labor announced in a statement on August 26
15 Maryland
Maryland wasapproved by FEMA program for the MRV August 19 State plans to begin distributingextra $ 300 in unemployment benefits at the end of September, the governor's officeLarry Hogan revealed on August 20 and for more updated information,Sign up for our daily newsletter.
16 Massachusetts
On 21 August, FEMA announced that Massachusetts residents due to the pandemic unemployment wouldeligible for an additional $ 300 per weekunemployment benefits.
The timing of deployment of benefits has not yet been announced, but governor of MassachusettsCharlie Baker had already announced his hesitation to participate in the program. " I do not think soThat's the right way to do, "Baker said in a press conference on August 18" I fear a lot that we take the money for federal repayments for emergency services provided associated with the first four months of COVID under FEMA to finance this program ".
17 Michigan
On August 21, Michigan joined Kentucky to become one of the two new states to be approved for the FEMA MRV program, the granting of the State the possibility ofgive the unemployed because of COVID-19 an additional $ 300 per week. "These are good news for the thousands of Michiganders who arealways without work as a result of the Covid-19 pandemicBut he is still a short-term band assistance that falls below what is needed, "Gov.Gretchen Whitmersaid in a statement. There is no word yet when this additional benefit will hit the bank accounts of Michiganders. And for information on how this state beats the virus, checkMichigan has just published a new surprising order to curb cases of covidation.
18 Mississippi
Residents of Mississippi have become eligible for an additional $ 300 per week inBenefits of Thenament of FEMA from August 22nd. While the date on which these benefits will become in effect have not yet been announced, Mississippi Gov.Tate Reeves stressed the importance for residents of the state to return to work as soon as possible. "We do not know when it runs out, but there is a defined amount of money ... and it'smost probably the money will work soon, "Reeves said at a press conference on August 20th.
19 Missouri
Another early state to be approved for the new FEMA Program on August 16, the Missouri will soon give these unemployed because of an additional $ 300 per week, although an exact date is at the TBD. "We are waiting [on]Additional FEMA Guidelines and the US Ministry of Labor while continuing to work as quickly as possible "Rose DeloreA spokesperson for the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations recently stated in Marketwatch. She stated that the state's Ministry of Labor website will be updated with more information when available: "including additional eligibility requirements and payment deadlines."
20 Montana
On August 18, Montana became the first state to obtain FEMA approval atGrant his unemployed residents The $ 400 comprehensive (another $ 100 of state funds and $ 300 of federal funds) beyond their regular unemployment benefits. We do not know when the unemployed will start atReceive their additional benefitsBut the program will end at the latest on December 27, according to the website of the Ministry of Montana du Labor & Industry (DLI).
"DLI will operate as quickly as possible once our application is approved to distribute additional payments to Montanans", Acting DLI CommissionerBrenda Nordlund said in a statement. "The federal government requires states to schedule a new system and DLI will already implement the necessary changes to get that money at the door."
21 New Hampshire
On August 24, New Hampshire joined the ranks of these states providing a$ 300 additional per week in Covid unemployment benefits Eligible residents through the FEMA LWA program. New Hampshire Gov.Chris Sununu announced that the state would probably be "being able toStart issuing payments in early September. "
22 New Mexico
Join the Arizona, Iowa and Louisiana, New Mexico was also one of the first states to be approved for the LWA Program of FEMA on August 15. The Secretary of Solutions on State Workforce,Bill McCamleysaid in a statement of August 13 that it was "unclear for the momentWhen funding will be available, or how much funding is available "before adding that" the Department will work hard to distribute funds to new Mexicans as quickly as possible. "
However, McCamley also lengthened toThe New York TimesRecently that this may be a moment. "Even in our system, which is very modernIn the world of unemploymentHe will always take us time to do it properly, "he said.
23 new York
New York unemployed due to Covidhas become eligible for additional $ 300 per week By going unemployment benefits on August 23rd. "We work diligently to update our systems so that we can administer the lost salary support program and provide additional benefits to New Yorkers as soon as possible," said Deanna Cohen, spokesperson for the department of New York. work.
24 North Carolina
North Carolina has been approved forProvide $ 300 more per week in LWA unemployment benefits to his residents on August 21st.
Approved residents for the program will receive three weeks of benefits; "Here are theWeeks ending August 1, August 8 and August 15th", Explained the Security of the Employment of CN Trade (DES), noting that" OS Affairs endeavors to reprogram its system of benefits to make payments to the eligible North Carolins as soon as possible. "
25 Oklahoma
On August 18, FEMA announced that Oklahoma was also approved for the LWA program, joining the many others on this list that will be able togive unemployed residents A supplement of $ 300 a week. The state provides forObtain these benefits From mid-September.
"While many other states believe that implementation will take up to 10 weeks, we anticipate the implementation in our system in four to five weeks", "Shelley Zumwalt, Executive Director of Oklahoma's Employment Security Commission, said in a declaration. The additional benefits will be retroactive on 1 August and will end no later than December 27th.
26 Oregon
Oregon is undecided about the acceptance of the FEMA program, but the state has found a way to givehis residents receiving unemployment An additional boost. From mid-August, Oregon startedDistribute its own stimulus checks of $ 500 to those with incomes below $ 48,000 that have been applied. However, from August 21, state funds are exhausted. Its site indicates: "TheThe emergency relief program is completed Because all funds are kept and we no longer accept new applications through appointments or New "appointments".
27 Pennsylvania
On 24 August, residents of Pennsylvania due to Covid-19 became eligible for a$ 300 additional per week via the LWA program.
Pennsylvania Gov.Tom Wolf stated that payments would be retroactive to 1 August, but noted that "thepayment could end in a few weeks If FEMA funding is exhausted or the federal government adopts a new law or prolongs [the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Program] to replace the payment of lost wages. "
28 Rhode Island
The request of the Rhode Island LWA program was approved by FEMA on August 22nd; Eligible residents will have aAdditional $ 300 added to their weekly unemployment benefits.
The Department of Labor and Training RI announced on August 24. That the benefit is retroactive on 1 August and would probably beDistributed as a lump sum payment of $ 900 of $ 900 This will probably be available "in a few weeks".
29 Tennessee
With Rhode Island, Tennessee was approved for the FEMA LWA program on August 22, granting a$ 300 additional per week to eligible unemployed. Although an exact date for deployment of the service has not yet been announced, GOV. TennesseeBill Lee expressed his gratitude for the approval of August 24, writing, "we areRecognizing for this additional benefit For Tennessean in a period of economic crisis. "
30 Texas
August 21, FEMA announced that Texas had beenApproved for a lost salary assistance program grant providing additional $ 300 per week in unemployment benefits.
Although no date has yet been announced regarding when these changes come into effect, Texas Gov.Greg Abbott said: "I thank the Trump administration to quickly grant these funds ... These funds will help Texans in need to support their families as we are working onRevitalize the economy and recover Texans at work"Said Abbott in a statement.
31 Utah
Utah was also among the first adopters of the FEMA LWA program, approved on August 16th. Those who receive unemployment can expect a$ 300 additional for three weeksbut that can take up to four weeks for them retroactively,Lake Salt Tribunereports.
"We want to emphasize that this advantage is currently limited in time for a period of three weeks and not to all those who have filedan unemployment claim will be eligible, "Kevin Burt, Director of Unemployment Insurance Division of the UTAH Workforce Department, stated in a statement. "We will continue to work with FEMA and the US Department of Labor to continue the additional funds for UTHAHS who can stay after the distribution of the initial three-week benefits period."
32 Vermont
Eligible vermons can receive a $ 300 $ 300 surcharge compared to weekly unemployment as part of the LWA program,FEMA announced on August 22. Although there is no official effect date for the program, GOV.Phil Scott's Office announced in a statement that initial payments are made "in the coming weeks".
Scott also announced that it had requested an additional $ 20 million of Vermont's legislature funds, allowing the state ofProvide extra $ 100 per week For three weeks to residents of the eligible Vermont. And for a glimpse of where the coronavirus is on the rise,These are the 4 states with the biggest covid tips.