Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) is a new, temporary federal program that provides up to 53 additional weeks of benefits to people who have exhausted all rights to any traditional Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. The PEUC program will conclude the week ending September 4, 2021.

What day of the week is unemployment paid in MA?

If, based on your answers to the certification questions, you are eligible for benefits that week, typically you should receive your benefits on the Tuesday or Wednesday of that week.

How do I know if my unemployment claim was approved in Massachusetts?

Phone

1. Call Center Call Department of Unemployment Assistance, Call Center at (877) 626-6800.
2. TeleCert Line (Automated system is operational*) Call Department of Unemployment Assistance, TeleCert Line (Automated system is operational*) at (617) 626-6338.

How to file for unemployment in the state of Massachusetts?

In the state of Massachusetts, you can file for unemployment online through the UI Online portal, in person at 19 Staniford St. Boston, MA 02114, or by calling 877-626-6800. To apply for unemployment benefits check your eligibility, prepare your documents, submit your claim, and understand your allotted benefits.

When do extended unemployment benefits end in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts enacted legislation allowing for up to an additional 7 weeks of EB benefits during a High Employment Periods (HUP EB). The unemployment rate has dropped below the percentage specified, so the additional weeks end as of 2/20/2021.

How can I request weekly unemployment benefits online?

How to request Request weekly unemployment benefits. When requesting weekly unemployment benefits online, we strongly recommend using a laptop or desktop computer. Log in to your UI Online account. Select Request benefit payment on your account home page. Follow the prompts to request a benefit payment.

How often do you need to apply for unemployment benefits?

You must request weekly benefits every week that you are unemployed. No payment will be issued for any week that you fail to certify your eligibility. Once you have applied for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, you must request benefits for each week during which you are in partial or total unemployment.