How do I apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance?

To apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), you must apply for unemployment through your state’s labor department. Even though this is a federal program, the qualifications and benefit amount are still based on individual state laws.

If you have access to the Internet, visit the department’s website first to see if you can apply online. Department phone lines across the nations are likely extremely busy during these times, so if you have to call, expect very long wait times.

For more information on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance:

• What is Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)?
• Who qualifies for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance?
• How much money will I get from Pandemic Unemployment Assistance?
• What is Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC)?
• What is Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)?