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Due to labor shortages, 23 states have confirmed they will withdraw from the federal unemployment assistance program, which includes an additional $300 per week on top of state unemployment benefits. Below is a breakdown of the states terminating these payments, along with the dates when they will cease.
Which states are discontinuing federal unemployment benefits?
Here is a list of the states opting out of the federal unemployment program, along with the expiration dates of their benefits. These states will no longer participate in the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) $300 weekly supplement; expanded Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits for gig and part-time workers; Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) 13-week benefit extension; and the weekly $100 Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation (MEUC) benefit, for individuals earning both W-2 and unemployment income.
Alabama: June 19
Alaska: June 12
Arizona: July 10. Governor Doug Ducey of Arizona has also introduced a “$2,000 Back To Work bonus” initiative, offering $2,000 to unemployed residents on a first-come, first-serve basis if they secure employment by Labor Day, September 6, for positions paying less than $25 per hour. Part-time returnees are eligible for a $1,000 bonus as well. More details available here.
Arkansas: June 26
Florida: June 26
Georgia: June 26
Idaho: June 19
Indiana: July 19
Iowa: June 12
Mississippi: June 12
Missouri: June 12
Montana: June 27. Montana is also launching a return-to-work initiative, backed by the American Rescue Plan, which will offer a $1,200 bonus to those who have been unemployed and remain employed for at least one month.
New Hampshire: June 19
North Dakota: June 19
Ohio: June 26
Oklahoma: June 26
South Carolina: June 30
South Dakota: June 26
Tennessee: July 3
Texas: June 26
Utah: June 26
West Virginia: June 19
Wyoming: June 19
Your state might still have other COVID-related unemployment benefits
Though these states have chosen to opt out of federal unemployment programs, they may still offer other COVID relief benefits. You can explore your state's available benefits here. For rental assistance, refer to the state-by-state list of programs here.
