Differentiating Extended Benefits and CARES Act program extensions
DEO has begun implementing additional unemployment benefits, which has brought some confusion for claimants to know what they can apply for. Author: Josslyn Howard Updated: 7:55 PM EST January 6, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Department of Economic Opportunity began implementing additional unemployment benefits, which has brought some confusion for claimants to know for what benefits they can apply.
Much of the confusion is between the program “Extended Benefits” (EB), and the extension federal CARES Act programs PUA and PEUC.
Extended Benefits
Extended Benefits is a state program that is triggered when the state unemployment rate exceeds 5% and allows up to six weeks in additional benefits.