Among many things, the agency took aim at the implementation of PUA.
DOL officials told us that most states took this approach.
According to the GAOs analysis, its likely that about 27 states used this method.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
What Happened With Pandemic Unemployment Assistance?
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance was created with the passage of the CARES Act in March.
To expedite the payment process, the majority of states approved recipients for the minimum allowable benefit.
The CARES Act defines the minimum PUA benefit as half a states average unemployment payment.
The lowest average state payment is $181 in Louisiana; the highest is $449 in Maryland.
Minimum weekly PUA payments, half of the average, should range from about $90 to $224.
The GAOs analysis suggests that most states did not do that.
If you dont take action before that deadline, you wont receive any back pay.
It may be difficult to determine if your state miscalculated your benefit.
The first place to start is contacting the agency that approved your initial PUA claim.
Individuals should check with theirstate unemployment insurance officeabout potential PUA back payments, Costa said.
The exact procedures or where to submit this documentation may vary somewhat by state.
Adam Hardy is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
He covers the gig economy, remote work and other unique ways to make money.
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(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
