I am self-employed and exhausted my PUA benefits on December 13. Why won't my PUA extension be backdated to the end of December? The system says it will only go back to January 31. On February 7, click on the “Reopen Claim” link and answer all questions presented to you. You will be asked if you would like to backdate your claim, and you may request a backdate to December 27, 2020.
I’m on PUA and still have a balance and haven’t exhausted 39 weeks. Why won’t it let me certify? Be sure to complete your quarterly application for benefits to determine if you are eligible for standard benefits. Check to see if you have a “Reopen Claim” link and answer all questions presented to you.
I was on PUA in another state before and was sent to New Mexico unemployment due to my funds running out. New Mexico has me on standard UI. Why is that and how will this affect my benefits? Under the rules provided by the federal government, a claimant must exhaust all standard benefits first if eligible. Then you will follow the program progression of PEUC and FDEB1.
I’m on PUA and my account has a $0 balance and says “exhausted_inactive”. Is there anything I need to do for the 11-week Continued Assistance Act extension or can I certify on February 7? If you have exhausted your PUA benefits and your claim is inactive, you will receive a “Reopen Claim” link on your claimant homepage.