Many have cited large numbers of unfilled jobs in their states, along with widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccines.
Is Your State Cutting Unemployment Benefits Early?
More states are expected to follow.
Unemployed workers can still qualify for state benefits, but in some states, theyll face stricter requirements.
As states withdraw from federal unemployment programs, they wont just be cutting the extra $300 a week.
Depending on the state, the following benefits may also be ending:
1.
Alabama
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 19.
The maximum state benefit is $275 per week.
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2.
Alaska
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 12.
The maximum state benefit is $370 per week.
Arizona
Extra federal unemployment benefits end July 10.
The maximum state benefit is $240 per week.
Arkansas
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 26.
The maximum state benefit is $451 per week.
Florida
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 26.
The maximum state benefit is $275 a week.
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6.
Georgia
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 26.
The maximum state benefit is $365 a week.
Idaho
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 19.
The maximum state benefit is $463 per week.
Indiana
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 19.
The maximum state benefit is $390 a week.
Iowa
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 12.
The maximum state benefit is $481 per week.
Mississippi
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 12.
The maximum state benefit is $235 per week.
Missouri
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 12.
The maximum state benefit is $320 per week.
Montana
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 26.
The state will substitute expanded benefits with a one-time $1,200 return to work bonus.
The maximum state benefit is $552 per week.
New Hampshire
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 19.
The maximum state benefit is $427 a week.
North Dakota
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 19.
The maximum state benefit is $618 per week.
Ohio
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 26.
Oklahoma
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 26.
The maximum state benefit is $539 a week.
South Carolina
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 30.
The maximum state benefit is $326 per week.
South Dakota
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 26.
The maximum state benefit is $414 a week.
Tennessee
Extra federal unemployment benefits end July 30.
The maximum state benefit is $275 per week.
Texas
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 26.
The maximum state benefit is $535 per week.
Utah
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 26.
The maximum state benefit is $580 per week.
West Virginia
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 19.
The maximum state benefit is $424 per week.
Wyoming
Extra federal unemployment benefits end June 19.
The maximum state benefit is $508 per week.
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Both companies are reportedly offering bonuses to get more drivers on the road.
Robin Hartill is a certified financial planner and a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
She writes the Dear Penny personal finance advice column.
Send your tricky money questions to[email protected].
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